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The unhinged mobile game ads flooding social media
Seen the ads of a stinky girl covered in mud? Chances are you've heard of Project Makeover.
This Weekend: Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Libraries and museums all across New Zealand are welcoming crafters of all stripes this Saturday. Nights touches base with Sue Cooper, of the Picton Knitters and Spinners. Audio
Discovering the best play grounds in Tamaki Makaurau
Renata Wiles spent hundreds of hours exploring Auckland with her daughter looking for the coolest playgrounds and kid-friendly activities available. Renata speaks to Jesse. Audio
Massive $50 million Lotto draw must be won this weekend
Once the jackpot reaches the $50m mark, under the rules it cannot be rolled again. Audio
NZ's largest board game convention in Wellington
New Zealand's largest boardgaming convention took place in Wellington over the weekend, where you can play, trade and buy games. Wellycon chair Ceedee Doyle spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Our souls travel at 3kph: Nick Hunt on travel writing and epiphanies
Travel writer Nick Hunt talks about his journey on foot between London and Istanbul, and the revelations it brought on his return. Audio
DIY tips and hints
This week builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to help with any handy hints for projects people might be undertaking at home. If you have a question or need a hand with something you're up to please text… Audio
Concern Great Walks booking system will crash again
Trampers desperate to book a spot on one of the country's Great Walks this summer fear the Department of Conservation's booking system will again crash due to demand. Georgie Hanafin has more. Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about The Tattooist of Auschwitz on Neon and Clarkson's Farm on Prime Video. Audio
Scrabble competition heating up
This coming weekend the New Zealand Association of Scrabble Players (NZASP) is hosting the 44th National Scrabble Championship in Wellington. Audio
Event organiser's 'natural disaster' cancellation claim questioned
A parent says organisers of a children's extreme cross country event have left them high and dry with claims of a natural disaster.
Television Critic: Pratik Navani
Today Pratik talks to Jesse about The 3 Body Problem, ExMen '97 and Malcolm in the Middle. Audio
Vincent Deary: Why rest is vital to beat burnout
When recovering from burnout it's essential to prioritise rest. says clinical fatigue specialist Vincent Deary. Audio
Speedpuzzling competition set to start in Aotearoa
If you're a fan of jigsaw puzzles and you fancy yourself as a bit of a whizz at getting them done in a jiffy - there's now a competition for you to show off your skills. Competitive speedpuzzling is… Audio
Paekākāriki fundraiser goes full steam ahead
Two Paekākāriki locals want to bring a sauna to the local holiday park as a new community hub. Audio
What we're watching: Patrick Melrose
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the wealthy, dissipated Patrick Melrose in this adaptation of the acclaimed semi-autobiographical Edward St Aubyn novels. Graham Smith explains why it's worth a watch.
Nazeem Hussain: the totally normal comedian
Following a two-year hiatus, comedian Nazeem Hussain is back on the tour circuit with his new stand-up show Totally Normal. Having cut his teeth in the Melbourne scene in the 1990s, Hussain is one of… Audio
Drama as the knife hovers over kiwi soap
Fans fear Shortland Street's 32 years of soapy drama could be coming to a close if TVNZ's cost-cutting knife hovers over it for too long
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Drama as the knife hovers over kiwi soap
Fans fear Shortland Street's 32 years of soapy drama could be coming to a close if TVNZ's cost-cutting knife hovers over it for too long
The Pre-Panel for 2 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss a scientific study that has found the perfect temperature for beer. Audio
