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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
Who are New Zealand's hottest contenders for a Michelin star?
News that the renowned French food guide is coming to Aotearoa has the hospitality industry fizzing. Will any restaurants win the coveted stars?
More than 18,000 Kiwis prescribed Wegovy in first 3 months
Just over 18,000 New Zealanders have been prescribed the weight-loss drug Wegovy in the past three months, according to provisional data from Health New Zealand. Weight loss specialist, Doctor Gerard… Audio
Emotional plea to see big cats one last time
Former staff of a Whangārei wildlife park have made a plea to see the remaining animals before they are euthanised. Audio
Should MPs be attending Taiwan celebrations?
Former MP Peter Dunne — who visited Taiwan several times as an MP — says New Zealand's Chinese ambassador has “lost the plot” in warning MPs about celebrating Taiwan's national day. Audio
RNZ Concert’s soothing Guy Fawkes pet sounds
Pets and their owners can tune in and chill out to RNZ's annual Concert for Animals tonight.
Man once offered to guard Jacinda Ardern. Now he's guilty of sending lewd emails
John Doherty previously offered to join Jacinda Ardern's team before losing his security licence.
Woman missing for 10 weeks: Police 'committed to finding answers'
Police say they have not been able to identify any positive leads in the search for Te Anihana Pomana.
Santana Minerals secures key permit for gold mine in Central Otago
The Australian mining company says the 30-year mining permit is one of two key approvals needed to start work on the mine.
Why are New Zealand kids glued to YouTube?
YouTube is increasingly becoming the media of choice - while local content becomes buried under international output, according to new research.
Huge petrol station planned for some of NZ's most fertile land
The build would include a truck stop, retail service area, cafe and fruit shop facilities.
'Dangerous and unacceptable': Uni condemns fireworks being shot at police, firefighters
The University of Otago is investigating student behaviour following the incident which saw two people arrested.
Kiwi fashion designers want more recognition from govt
New Zealand fashion designers want politicians to recognise the importance of the industry. Mindful Fashion Board Chair and designer Juliette Hogan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closure
The Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, Whakamātūtū, is on the brink of closing down after ACC pulled its funding. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high
Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high, with people still struggling to find work, or enough work. Student Job Search CEO Louise Savike spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Tom Phillips recordings: Why the police say they won't prosecute Stuff
Duelling opinion pieces have been published this morning, after the news site posted police audio from the night fugitive dad died.
Police swarm Auckland suburb, one seriously injured
Police say it is believed all parties involved are known to each other.
Is it time to ban horse racing? This animal advocate thinks so
An animal advocate wants a ban on horse racing saying it causes death and injury to innocent animals. Audio
