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NZ needs trade training equivalent to university entrance: Report
A report out on Wednesday from the New Zealand Initiative think tank says schools need a trade training equivalent to university entrance. The report's author Dr Michael Johnston spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Drought turns lush Waikato farms brown
Lush Waikato farms are turning into deserts as drought conditions worsen and farmers struggle to grow grass. Reporter Alexa Cook is on the road talking to those most affected. Audio
PM Luxon winds back timeline for India trade deal
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had to wind back expectations over the timeline for a trade deal with India after a burst of overenthusiasm overnight. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Secondary Principals' Association on Libelle liquidation
School lunch provider Libelle Group owes more than $14 million to nearly 250 creditors, many of those creditors are schools. Secondary Principals' Association president Vaughan Couillault spoke to… Audio
Libelle Group owes more than $14 million
A new report from liquidator Deloitte shows that school lunch provider Libelle Group owes more than $14 million to nearly 250 creditors. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
TAB offered govt $150 million for online casino licence
The TAB offered a $150 million deal to the government in a bid to secure an online casino licence. Guyon Espiner has been investigating the new online casino regime and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hydro lake levels plummet in last month
Water storage levels in the country's hydro lakes have taken a nose-dive over the past few weeks. Meridian Energy's general manager of wholesale Chris Ewers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Does locally produced television drama have a future?
Even Shortland Street is not immune to the vagaries of advertising, viewership and plain old economics, with news that the show was consulting on its contracts after production had slowed from five… Audio
Shower Thoughts: What is cash?
Graeme Denny the Senior Manager of Cash Services at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand explains why cash is different from other forms of money. Audio
Music feature: 90s Shihad
After 37 years, ten studio albums, countless awards and an induction into New Zealand's rock hall of fame rock legends Shihad have played their final show. Audio
Hutton's shearwater/tītī battle bright lights for survival
Hutton's shearwater birds/tītī fledglings often crash land around Kaikōura after they leave the nest and head towards the sea in mid-March. Hutton's Shearwater Charitable Trust chairperson Ted Howard… Audio
ACT to run candidates in local elections
The ACT Party wants to clear out local councils and replace them with their own candidates in the elections later this year. ACT party leader David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What it takes to get big Bluff oysters on the plate
When you think about a New Zealand delicacy, it's hard to go past a plump Bluff oyster.
Lake Taupō farmer on region's drought
The drought in the Central North Island is really starting to bite for farmers. Lake Taupō sheep farmer Ruby Mulinder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland landlords look to entice tenants with vouchers
Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them - but are being told to hold off for more. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
Indian PM Modi alleges 'anti-India activity' in NZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won significant facetime with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Sports with Richard Irvine
Writer and sports fan Richard Irvine joins Emile Donovan to speak about what's been happening in the world of sport. Audio
Information Center Cold Call: New Plymouth
The plan: choose an iSite completely at random. Jesse calls them and tries to engage as normally as possible with whoever picks up on the other end, ideally learning a bit about their town and them… Audio
Labour sets out investment non-negotiables
Much was made in the build-up about the bipartisan spirit of the summit, with both government and opposition aware of the need to see through projects beyond election cycles. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 14 March 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis join Jesse in the studio to preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. [picture id="4KNIHIS_the_panel_banner_hero_July_2024_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Audio
