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Swimming the length of New Zealand's longest river
Brian Gray spent thirty hours swimming 150 kilometres of the Waikato River to raise money for Starship Hospital. Audio
Drake cancels his New Zealand shows
The Canadian rapper shuffled the NZ shows around earlier this year, and has now put a pin in them for good, joining a growing list of cancelled rap gigs.
Bookmarks with Christopher Luxon
The Prime Minister Chrisopher Luxon joins Jesse in this pre-recorded chat to discuss his cultural passions. Audio
Heading Off: A nudist guide to New Zealand
If you've been thinking about communing with nature in your natural state before it gets too nippy ... then we've got the guide for you. Audio
The climate change school for young people
Growing up isn't easy at the best of times but today's youth face an additional challenge: eco-anxiety. Audio
What happened to NZ birds the last time the climate changed
When humans arrived in New Zealand they set about dramatic changes to the landscape, which in turn impacted birdlife. Audio
The art of online word games
With the huge popularity of web based word games like Wordle, Connections and thousands of versions of crossword, have you ever thought about trying to design one yourself? Where would you even start… Audio
Maritime NZ investigating after four people injured during Queenstown jet boating trip
A Queenstown jet-boat company is investigating how four people were injured in an accident on a commercial jet-boat trip.
Experts sceptical over plans to change citizen's arrest legislation
Experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens. Former police negotiator Lance Burdett spoke to… Audio
Hamilton grapples with people showering in town square fountain
And the showers are just the beginning of the area's struggles. Audio
Thousands flock to Masterton for 63rd Golden Shears
Thousands are flocking to Wairarapa this week as Masterton gears up for the 63rd Golden Shears. Golden Shears President Trish Stevens spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Safety patrols in Auckland CBD making a difference: Council
It's been six months since Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, and those on the front line say it's making a difference. Auckland Council's Compliance… Audio
Retail NZ on potential changes to citizen's arrest powers
The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to announce increased citizen's arrest powers on Wednesday afternoon. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour leader on Winston Peters trip to China
Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Six months of Auckland Council's increased street patrols
It's been six months since Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, and those on the front line say it's making a difference. Finn Blackwell went on patrol with… Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on potential changes to citizen's arrest powers
The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers. Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland Primary Principals' Association on govt plans for more teachers
The head of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association says the government is moving in the right direction by making it easier for teachers to get residency here. Kyle Brewerton spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Woman battles to have sculpture removed from Dunedin Hospital
A woman who says she was sexually abused as a child by a prominent artist has battled for years to have one of his sculptures removed from Dunedin Hospital. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
Te Atatū MP has rubbish thrown at office
Te Atatū MP Phil Twyford says the exterior of his Henderson electorate office was deliberately strewn with rubbish after he called for Destiny church to be struck off the charities register. Twyford… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 25 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Audio
