National
The Pre-Panel for 23 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Mary Argue talks about chimps, and their very human-like, communication. Audio
How's life in NZ's chillest band? 'Hectic'
Laid-back six-piece Leisure began life at a bach. Now, they're playing Lollapalooza. Video
The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Sparks and Liam Hehir look at the global IT outage with renowned cybersecurity expert David Tuffley. Audio
The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Sparks and Liam Hehir discuss the breaking news in the US presidential race -incumbent Joe Biden has stepped aside after mounting pressure.
…The Pre-Panel for 22 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Mary Argue is thrilled that her Olympic dream is still alive. Audio
Acting PM David Seymour: outage's effect on government systems
The acting Prime Minister, David Seymour, has been briefed by officials throughout the evening on the outage, with initial concerns over government systems in particular. Audio
New Zealand's inaugural in-person National Speed Puzzling championships
A competitive speed puzzling event is happening this Saturday in Auckland with hundreds already registered to attend. Audio
New Zealand's oldest female boxer riding high after winning in Australia
Reefton's own Lisa Ryan is officially New Zealand's oldest female boxer, at the ripe age of 55. The catch is that she can't actually box competitively here in New Zealand, due to the cut-off age… Audio
Watch: How to make the best custard square in New Zealand
From the firm, smooth custard, hand-piped icing to the passion-fruit filling, it's verging on perfection. Audio
Jack Black cans Tenacious D's NZ tour after bandmate's Trump comment
The rockers were due to land in NZ, but Black was "blindsided" by an off-colour comment Kyle Gass made about the Trump shooting.
Migration down, more NZers depart, fertility declines
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley discusses where New Zealand's population is heading, as migration numbers track down, more and more Kiwis leave our shores, and fertility rates continue… Audio
Who are the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer?
Leaders of a Catholic group in Christchurch, the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, have been asked to leave the Christchurch Diocese after an investigation into allegations of abuse made by former… Audio
Politics by Night with Luke Malpass
Stuff political editor Luke Malpass joins Emile Donovan after his tour of the United States covering prime minister Christopher Luxon's recent diplomatic visit. Audio
Remembering the glory days of Auckland icon SPQR
Oversized Gucci sunglasses, a glass of white, and a plate of salt and pepper squid was always how it began on a summer's day at SPQR.
Music feature: NZ Country music with Brendan Dugan
New Zealand has a country music scene that stretches all the way back to the 1930s, with some of the earliest country recordings made outside America pressed in Wellington. Audio
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Emile Donovan speaks to New Zealand sports broadcasting veteran Bryan Waddle about the big stories in sports, including England falling at the final footballing glory hurdle again, Scott Robertson's… Audio
The people who take photos of babies who didn't make it
Emma Macdonald has photographed nearly 650 babies and children who have died in New Zealand. "I've had tears rolling down my face behind my camera in some sessions."
Are you ready for a Lord of the Rings musical?
The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale will open at the Civic Theatre in Auckland in November.
New literacy standards are coming, but what about conversational literacy?
Soon children aged three to six in the Nelson region will be given the chance to take part in a pilot programme which covers the skills involved in talking, using words and conversing with others. Audio
Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to cover the latest on the Darleen Tana saga and the government's plans to flood the housing market. Audio
