National
The Pre Panel for 3 November 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
62% of special votes disallowed in knife-edge election
Snow Tane, who placed second in the tight mayoral race, says a process that disenfranchises so many isn't fit for purpose.
'Every-day operation': What it takes to get trees ready for Christmas
Trimming, fertilising, recruiting and ready - Christmas tree farms reckon real trees are more popular than ever.
Ghosted by a friend? Four expert tips on how to handle the hurt
Social support, self-compassion and writing a letter that's never sent can help you move on from the pain.
Indie-pop quartet There's a Tuesday are flush with success
The two-time Silver Scroll nominees and Christchurch locals join Kara in-studio for a chat about a big year which featured the release of their debut album Blush. Audio
Backstage at the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
Kara Rickard and Tony Stamp report back from a big night in Otautahi Christchurch, speaking backstage at the Isaac Theatre with Musical Director Delaney Davidson, and nominees There's a Tuesday… Audio
The Pre-Panel for Friday 31 October 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show. Audio
Weekend Stuff - DIY Projects
Mitre 10's Stan Smith joins Jesse to answer all your DIY questions. Audio
1200 visitors in a day: The Kiwis who freak out for Halloween
Thousands of guests and cauldrons of candy - these locals go all out for the spooky holiday.
'Noise' protest against weapons companies at Parliament
Peace Action Wellington has organised a 'noise protest' to disrupt representatives from major weapons companies attending an aviation symposium in Parliament.
79-year-old set to smash his 200th half-marathon
Just nine years after he took up jogging, Hamilton runner Rod Gill will compete in his 200th half-marathon in Auckland this Sunday.
Does 'brain food' really work? Can you cram?
Expert weigh in on what really helps as study leave kicks.
'I applied for everything': The new supermarket bringing jobs to a struggling region
When Woolworths held an open day in Nelson looking for new staff, 400 people turned up.
'Frodo at your wedding': Shock as Hollywood star gatecrashes Hobbiton ceremony
"I mean, if you're going to have a wedding crasher at a Hobbiton wedding, who better than Elijah Wood?"
Defence Force deploys liaison officer to Israel
The liaison officer will work from a United States-led Civil Military Coordination Centre.
Three Mt Eden prison staff injured
It happened after nine inmates refused to exit a day room on Wednesday morning.
Critically ill child airlifted from school
A rescue helicopter was called in when the child became "acutely unwell".
'Incompetent but good intentions': Tradie cleared of most fraud charges
Jason Lambert was accused of taking on concreting and landscaping jobs but not finishing them.