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The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Leonie Freeman and Chris Wikaira discuss the struggle for survival for Citizens Advice Bureaux, and talk trivia as they find out what makes a good… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Leonie Freeman and Chris Wikaira discuss how some Aucklanders are sweltering in over-glazed, under-ventilated units with too many toilets and not… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 18th September 2024
Today on the pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Sam Hollis talks about movies which just didn't live up to the hype and a list of the world's most… Audio
Jack Whitehall and his father will visit New Zealand
The father and son have been exploring the world for years as part of the Netflix series, Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father.
Rainbow's End hoists its sail
It holds the dubious distinction of being the most thrown-up on ride at Rainbow's End. Audio
Did you catch the supermoon in New Zealand last night?
Those in the Northern Hemisphere are set to witness a combination of a 'Harvest Moon', supermoon and a partial eclipse. Sadly it won't be visible in Aotearoa because it will be daytime for us.
Thousands petition govt over health staffing on West Coast
More than 3-thousand people are petitioning the government to urgently fix staffing shortages on the West Coast. Patient Voice Aotearoa says Buller Hospital's Acute Stabilisation Unit, which opened… Audio
Polkinghorne trial wrapping up
The crown has called a former Auckland eye surgeon a master manipulator who had the time and knowledge to stage his wife's death. The public gallery at the Auckland High Court is full for the final… Audio
New World South Island booze selling suspension a warning- advocate
An alcohol watchdog says most New World supermarkets in the South Island being suspended from selling booze is a huge warning to other retailers. 35 New Worlds will have their off-licences suspended… Audio
At 50,000 and counting, this might be NZ's biggest record collection
He started collecting vinyl at the age of eight. Now, there are too many records to count.
Experts warn against speed limit increases
The government has been warned its plan to raise speed limits will injure and kill more motorists on New Zealand roads. A group of nearly 100 academics, road safety experts and health professionals… Audio
Social service organisation sounds alarm over funding cuts
A social service organisation says funding cut from Oranga Tamariki could see 8-hundred vulnerable people losing vital support. The Presbyterian Support Northern's chief executive Pam Elgar spoke to… Audio
Prosecutors summarise case against Philip Polkinghorne
The Crown says Philip Polkinghorne's obsession with sex worker Madison Ashton drove him to murder his wife. The former eye surgeon is accused of killing Pauline Hanna in 2021, though he claims her… Audio
Industrial action to disrupt Wellington trains
Rail and Maritime Transport Union members have voted to take all breaks and not work overtime or accept alterations to their shifts. Spokesperson Todd Valster says since taking over the commuter rail… Audio
East Coast forestry industry facing the axe
Forestry is big business on the East Coast, but new rules about slash are threatening its survival.
East Coast forestry industry facing the axe
Forestry is big business on the East Coast, and new rules about slash are threatening its survival. Audio
One last ride: Reuniting a dying man with his bike
The beloved bike on which Rob Appleton rode the length of the country for charity has been stolen. Now, he has six months to live and is hoping to give Big Jeff one last ride.
Breaches found within Marine and Coastal Act amendment
A Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the Maori-Crown relationship… Audio
Political Panel for 13 Spetember 2024
Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ Political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald Political editor Claire Trevett Audio
How are NZ businesses faring as 2025 nears
Survive til '25 became a mantra for businesses in New Zealand. It reflects the feeling that 2024 will be a tough year for the economy, but better times are just around the corner. We're now less than… Audio
