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Hipkins on Papua New Guinea and Indian trade relations
The Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, returned from his trip to Papua New Guinea this morning where he met with leaders from the Indo-Pacific region, the United States Secretary of State and the Indian… Audio
Shortage of foodbank donations puts agencies under pressure
A shortage of donations is putting pressure on foodbanks across the North Island.
Foodbanks in Auckland, Tauranga and Kaitāia are having to turn people away empty-handed.
They say as the cost of… Audio
Preparing for the winter illness wave
Winter illness season is upon us. Can the health system cope with the inevitable increase in demand that comes with it? Audio
Preparing for the winter illness wave
Winter illness season is upon us. Can the health system cope with the inevitable increase in demand that comes with it?
AudioTop Stories for Monday 22 May 2023
Top stories for 22 May 2023 It's the largest ever initiative to reduce carbon emissions, - a clean electric furnace at the Glenbrook Steel Mill in South Auckland . We'll speak to the company, Contact… Audio
National tweaks pledge to bring back $5 prescription fees
The government is defending its decision to provide only specific groups with cost of living support in this year's Budget.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he had to weigh up providing support… Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Chris Wikaira and Catherine Robertson discuss budget cuts that almost put key Auckland programmes at risk and the high cost of traffic management… Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Chris Wikaira and Catherine Robertson reflect on yesterday's Budget announcement, namely the $618.6 million allocated to scrap $5 co-payments for… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Chris Wikaira and Catherine Robertson
Wallace and panellists Chris Wikaira and Catherine Robertson open up the Friday Mailbag and respond to your messages from the past week. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this… Audio
Politcal Panel: Budget 2023 wrap up
The Budget is the the major talking point of a week that started with a new political poll which showed Te Pati Maori in the position of kingmaker. Stuff political editor Luke Malpass, and RNZ's… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 19 May 2023
Top stories for 19 May 2023 A man has been arrested and charged with arson in relation to the fatal Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington Labour's delivered its election year budget young families are the… Audio
The Panel with Mark Knoff-Thomas and Ruth Money (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Mark Knoff-Thomas and Ruth Money discuss what Budget 2023 means for our most vulnerable citizens and the fight against family and sexual violence. Audio
The Panel with Mark Knoff-Thomas and Ruth Money (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Mark Knoff-Thomas and Ruth Money talk to economist Cameron Bagrie to gauge his reaction to Budget 2023. They also discuss its impact on businesses and public… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Mark Knoff-Thomas and Ruth Money
Wallace and panellists Mark Knoff-Thomas and Ruth Money discuss today's Budget 2023 announcement, first addressing what it could mean for child poverty. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on… Audio
The stand-off between a philanthropist and Victoria University
A dispute over how a $10 million research grant gets used has exposed the tension between academic freedom and university funding. Audio
The stand-off between a philanthropist and Victoria University
A dispute over how a $10 million research grant gets used has exposed the tension between academic freedom and university funding.
AudioThe Panel with Nick Leggett and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Nick Leggett and Niki Bezzant discuss Christchurch City Council's failed application to be exempt from adding chlorine to the city's water supply and the impact of staff… Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nick Leggett and Niki Bezzant discuss whether our building codes are up to snuff in light of the recent tragedy in Wellington and Waka Kotahi's failure to… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Nick Leggett and Niki Bezzant
Wallace and panellists Nick Leggett and Niki Bezzant continue yesterday's discussion about Road Safety Week, this time with a focus on concerning statistics for young drivers. Plus, our panellists… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 17 May 2023
Top Stories for Wednesday 17 May 2023. 11 people remain unaccounted for after yesterday's fire at the Loafers Lodge hostel in Wellington. Police are hoping to get inside the burnt out building today… Audio