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The Pre-Panel for Wed 11 March
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel. Audio
Home intruder hit with golf club following serious assault
Police were searching for a man who entered a home and seriously assaulted a person in Mahia.
Teacher struck off after porn videos show her urinating on school property
Her pornographic side hustle left her classroom smelling of urine which the school originally put down to rats and mice.
Bookmarks with Author Josie Sharpiro
This week author Josie Shapiro joins Jesse. Her bestselling and much-loved debut novel 'Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts' won the inaugural Allen & Unwin Commercial Fiction Prize, she… Audio
Why is there debate about making English an official language?
There's been plenty of commentary around a Bill that's before Parliament which seeks to make English an official language of New Zealand. It's part of a coalition deal with National and New Zealand… Audio
What can you do about Millipedes?
You might recall that this time last year we spoke to someone from Wellington's South Coast whose house had been inundated by 100s of Portuguese millipedes; in the bathtub, climbing the walls, even in… Audio
Petrol Pain: Is now the time to go electric?
How much petrol, diesel and jet fuel we have in the country depends on who you talk to it seems and whether it includes so called "stock on the water" which are supplies that have been shipped but… Audio
Jacinda Ardern joins star-studded Auckland Writers Festival line-up
The former PM is among big literary names, from Helen Garner and Mick Herron to Captain Underpants' author Dav Pilkey.
What is a sabbatical and how do I get one?
Extended time off is rare for New Zealand workers, but some have secured the elusive perk.
'A little short of a disaster': Little penguins mauled by dogs
Conservationists say irresponsible dog owners are to blame. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do you get your cat out of a tree?
To tell us how is director of Urban Tree Services in Wellington, Josh Micallef. Audio
The next generation of arts critics
Jessica Brunt and Sebastian Taylor from Auckland Arts Festival's Young Critics Programme join Emile Donovan. Audio
Petrol hits $4.50 in Chatham Islands
The diesel-reliant Chatham Islands are bracing for an energy shock. Audio
MetService to keep public informed during times of tsunami risk
Warning banners will now be shown on its website.
Councillor accused staff of 'apparent political bias' to journalists, boss
The Dunedin City councillor was found in breach of the council's code of conduct for the public criticism.
National MPs resolute in support of Luxon
Meanwhile, Shane Reti is retiring, and Erica Stanford says last week was 'a bad week' for National. Audio
Move-on orders 'not welcome' in region, Wellington leaders say
An open letter decrying the introduction of powers to enable police to relocate people from certain areas has been sent to the Prime Minister.
Citrus-scented hot cross buns named country's best
Judges were unanimous that these buns, studded with mixed peel and perfumed with orange liqueur, score the top prize.
Do you wear your shoes on or off inside?
When you see a pile of shoes at the door, do you slip yours off too or hesitate, half-balanced, wondering if you can get away with keeping them on?
Torso in boot murder trial: Closing arguments heard
The defence says prosecutors have been "underhanded and dishonest", but the Crown claims the case against the accused is "overwhelming".
