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Animal welfare group 'quietly confident' it can save lions at Whangārei big cat park
HUHA says it has contacted the owners of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary, offering to find a home for the five lions. Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Anna Dean, Part 2
In part two, a Wellington swimming pool used by several schools and groups is facing potential closure thanks to rising gas costs. Then, Christmas is back on in Onehunga, after a large group of… Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Anna Dean, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Anna Dean. First up, the scorecard is in on the government's controversial boot camp trial. The Champions Initiative is a… Audio
Heavily criticised supplier not included in 2026 primary school lunches contract
Ten suppliers have been contracted to deliver primary school lunches next year.
Public art stolen less than 24 hours after being installed
The sculpture called Doctrines by artist George Watson was due to be part of SCAPE Public Art Trust's summer season exhibition.
Winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year
Canterbury nursery manager Jake Linklater has won the prestigious Young Horticulturist of the Year trophy. He won the title last night after an intensive two-day competition. Jake also took out the… Audio
Lights, camera, ACTION! Reaction to the screen rebate changes
Big news for the film industry today, with the Government announcing a major boost to the screen production rebate scheme. The rebate allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from… Audio
The song inspired by a rescued pet starling called Matisse
"When she sits on my shoulder and sings her full song in my ear, I just feel like the most privileged person in the world."
The low-key local eateries we'd like to see get Michelin stars
They might be tiny, hole-in-the-wall spots but hungry diners are happy to queue to get a seat.
Aftershock strikes Wellington after 4.9 magnitude quake
A magnitude 3.5 aftershock struck at 10:28pm, about an hour and a half after the initial shake.
Is the Michelin guide as good as it sounds for New Zealand?
There's no denying it's nice to be invited to the Michelin guide party, but chef Al Brown says it has a dark side.
'Loud boom': Power back on for 23,000 without electricity in Far North
However, customers are being asked to conserve power use overnight, until repairs at the affected substation can be completed on Friday.
This high-country station could be yours, if you have $50 million
Offers of $50 million or more are being sought for Mt Algidus Station, a 22,120-hectare property in the Southern Alps.
Invasive millipede plaguing Wellington found in Nelson
It's the first known report of the species in the South Island.
Jack Tame the new host of 6pm weekend news
The broadcaster will replace Melissa Stokes who will host 1News at Six during the week when Simon Dallow steps down at the end of the month.
Lion park's remaining cats might not be euthanised after all
An embattled Whangārei lion park says "a glimmer of hope" has emerged that its five remaining big cats may yet be saved.
Grave of Kiwi motorsport legend Bruce McLaren vandalised
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this," McLarens' family say.
Executive admits hiring underage girl for 'sexual services'
The man, whose name is suppressed, pleaded guilty to receiving "commercial sexual services" from a person aged under 18.
The Pre-Panel for Thursday 6 November 2025
Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show. Audio
