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NZ among few UN states yet to back Palestine
New Zealand is among a dwindling number of UN member states that have not taken steps to formally recognise a Palestinian state. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Significant slump fixed after train forced to turn back
The Northern Explorer train service was forced to turn back on Monday after heavy rain caused a slump beneath the track.
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 23 September 2025
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 23 September 2025 Audio
Winston Peters to unveil New Zealand's position on Palestinian statehood
As Winston Peters prepares to unveil New Zealand's position on Palestinian statehood, we hit the streets to find out what regular folk reckon Audio
Are you getting lumped with 'invisible' tasks at work?
Things like unloading the dishwasher, fixing the printer or taking meeting notes...
'Forgive me': SPCA urges people to ask for help after puppies abandoned
Four dogs were left in a cage with an apology note written on a jumper tied to the outside.
Teen charged with murder over Ōtara street fight death
A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a man injured in an Ōtara street fight last month.
PM says NZ won't be rushed on Palestine stance
The Prime Minister says the government won't be rushed into revealing its decision on recognising Palestinian statehood. The Foreign Affairs minister Winston Peters is in New York and is expected to… Audio
Black Power member accused of killing former gang president has charges withdrawn
Enoka was shot and killed after a confrontation in Naenae.
Portugal joins UK, Canada, Australia in backing Palestine
Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state. University of Waikato professor Alexander Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What can and can't go in the dishwasher
You need to consider what can withstand hot temperatures, spraying water and detergents.
What it's like to be a man who can't have kids
Male infertility is on the rise globally, yet many couples faced with infertility assume that its cause is female.
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 22 September 2025
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 22 September 2025 Audio
Auckland community fights new bottle shop
A South Auckland community has pleaded with a licensing board not to approve the opening of a new bottle shop in their neighbourhood.
The Pre-Panel for 19 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday19th September 2025
In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Audio
Review: Swedish pop maestro Jens Lekman's latest a 'love song to love songs'
This Jens Lekman collection is full of frothy, literate indie pop, as sweet as anything he's done without getting too sickly.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
The club of boxers fighting off Parkinson's
On a bitterly cold winter's afternoon, five hardy characters gather in a gym.
