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Officer recovers in hospital after being shot during Tom Phillips confrontation
The Police Commissioner and the Minister for Police are both in Hamilton, as the constable injured on Monday recovers in hospital. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Joy Cowley: 'We're all spiritual beings on human journeys'
From struggling to learn to read at school during the war, Joy Cowley went on to become one of New Zealand's most beloved and prolific authors.
Inside Tom Phillips' final moments
How 1358 days in the bush came to an end for the fugitive father and his children. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 September 2025
In today's episode, the police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon; A new political… Audio
Children still missing after Tom Phillips shot dead
Confronting and devastating - that is the reaction to a shootout early this morning which has left a police officer critically injured and missing man, Tom Phillips, dead. Phillips has been on the run… Audio
Police searching for missing children after Tom Phillips killed
Police are still searching for the remaining children of fugitive Tom Phillips, who died this morning after a shootout with police. Phillips was killed and a constable was left with critical head… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, after evading police for nearly 4 years, Marakopa fugitive Tom Phillips is dead - one child is in custody and two others are missing. Phillips and his three children Jayda… Audio
Search for Tom Phillips' children
This morning the news broke that fugitive Tom Phillips has been shot and killed by police. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition; The Black Ferns now… Audio
Black Ferns dominate Ireland to finish top of pool at World Cup
The Black Ferns now who have sent an emphatic message as they seek to defend their Rugby World Cup title, as they beat Ireland 40-nil. Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Should I break up with my GP? How do I do it?
There are a bunch of reasons why a patient might look for a new GP, including a need for specialised care, disagreement over treatment or feeling unheard.
How to get your deck ready for summer
Outdoor decks can be damp, maybe even mouldy, from a winter exposed to the elements. Now is the time to prep it for fun in the sun.
'We're almost ruthless in our urge to survive'
Set in a post-climate change future where survivors are haunted by the richness of a lost world, Ian McEwan's latest novel is a quest, literary thriller and love story.
The baby food making health claims that don't match their ingredients
Food manufacturers try to convince busy parents that their products are a healthy choice for babies and toddlers, but new research reveals many are not.
All Blacks vs Springboks at Eden Park: Will the fortress hold?
The All Blacks square off against the Springboks at Eden Park tonight - can they retain their 50 game winning streak? Audio
Getting to know our penguins
New Zealand is home to a third of the world's penguin species but unlike penguins elsewhere, ours haven't been studied a lot. Audio
Final day of the Koroneihana
It's the final day of the Koroneihana at Turangawaewae marae. Audio
New Zealand First Conference: promise and compromise
The New Zealand First Conference is being held this weekend in Palmerston North. Audio
Review: Caught Stealing low on romance and high on violence
Romantic action movie, Caught Stealing, features stars of the moment Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz.
What to watch: Love It or List It NZ has chemistry that works
Alex Walls and Paul Glover have an easy-going, on screen chemistry reminiscent of Kirsty and Phil in the UK original of this real estate reality show.
