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The Panel with Simon Wilson & Denise L'Estrange-Corbet (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson & Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. The trio discuss an Auckland coalition's call for consultation on neighbourhood speed limit… Audio
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Denise L'Estrange-Corbet (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson & Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Tessa Guest. They discuss the art of the Irish Goodbye and whether a Central Wellington suburb should have a name change. Audio
Critter of the Week: Takapo ground weta
This week's critter is an endangered weta that only lives in the silty river margins of the Mackenzie Basin. The small, cute and elusive Takapo ground weta, Hemiandrus 'furoviarius', digs itself a… Audio
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
Reb Fountain has just released her 6th album and to celebrate she's heading out on tour. Audio
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei offers free universal health insurance
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is trying to reframe how health can be managed by offering free universal health insurance to its members. Audio
Fatal boat capsizing highlights failings of outdated emergency call system
A watchdog has found the 111 system caused 'unnecessary delays' while people were trapped under the hull. Audio
Live: Fears of flooding as downpour hits South Island
About 90mm has already fallen overnight and the bulk is still to come.
Staff crying in office over 'horrendous' restructure
Kāinga Ora is proposing to axe hundreds of jobs during its second round of restructuring.
Review: Marlon Williams' first entirely te reo Māori album is deep and personal
Marlon Williams - Te Whare Tīwekaweka. This is a beautiful record, and an important one.
From Shakespeare to Adolescence: what English texts should students study?
This week, the Ministry of Education released a proposed list of suggested texts for New Zealand school students.
Ex Top Gear presenter explores the age of discovery in new live show
James May is tackling the "biggest subject on the planet" but promises you won't be bored.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump has announced tariffs on goods imported into the US, and New Zealand goods have not been spared, the top of the South Island is bracing for heavy rain as an… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio
Review: Racy, lacy Dua Lipa serves Auckland a piping hot dance party
Sparkly miniskirts shimmied, knee high boots jumped and popstar Dua Lipa transformed Spark Arena into a spicy, sweaty nightclub where under-18s were allowed.
Review: A Minecraft Movie: Kiwi-shot film is low-stakes fun for kids
A room full of kids were totally immersed in the fantasy world of A Minecraft Movie at the NZ premiere, and that's got to tell you something.
Four children still in hospital after South Taranaki crash
Eleven children and two adults were on their way to a sports practice. Audio
Live: Upper South Island braces for incoming storm
A deep low is crossing the Tasman Sea, bringing a bout of heavy rain. Follow RNZ's blog for the latest updates
Watchdog to release final report into boat capsizing
The report will reveal more details about the accident which killed five bird watchers near Kaikōura in 2022.
The Sex Pistols at Auckland Town Hall prove punk is not dead
Review: Punk is dead, people have been saying since 1978 or so. Of course, that's a lie. It's still there, just constantly changing.
