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The Panel with Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. They discuss the difficulty in finding work after 50, driving etiquette through roundabouts, and iconic… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. They discuss the intense rise in fires related to litium batteries and what regulations should be set and… Audio
Review: Barbie Ferreira shines in tearjerker Bob Trevino Likes It
From when Barbie Ferreira first appears on screen, she grabs it with both hands and never lets go.
The Pre-Panel for 29 May 2025
Perlina Lau is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme. Producer Sam Hollis joins them to chat about the success of 'Lilo and Stitch' and the emergence of Gen Z… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture, comments the… Audio
DARTZ up for multiple awards at Aotearoa Music Awards
Kiwi band DARTZ are up for multiple awards at Thursday night's Aotearoa Music Awards. Lead singer Daniel Vernon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Immigration Minister under fire over India comments
Comments the immigration minister made likening unsolicited emails from Indians to spam has prompted criticism from the Indian community - labelling it illmannered and inapropriate. President of the… Audio
Govt proposes big changes to RMA
The government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Do women really need to be able to do 11 push-ups?
A trend is telling women they should be able to complete proper push-ups, but it might not be a good measure of fitness.
Reserve Bank cuts OCR 25 basis points
The Reserve Bank is likely to cut the official cash rate at least once more this year possibly twice but it was giving nothing away at Wednesday's monetary statement. Reserve Bank Governor Christian… Audio
No money in Budget for 'key' drone
Last week's Budget had nothing in it for a key type of drone the government says is crucial to transforming the navy. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Zealandia eco-sanctuary seeks new fence
Wellington's most famous fence is nearing the end of its life, with a design for its replacement underway 25 years after it was first installed around Zealandia. Kate Green paid them a visit. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal told health system 'failing' Māori
The Waitangi Tribunal has been told the health system is failing Māori with one woman detailing how her son has been let down multiple times. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira is covering… Audio
Victims reporting sexual assaults increases
A victims' advocate is crediting the Me Too movement for a big increase in the number of people reporting sexual assaults. Support agency HELP Auckland's Kathryn McPhillips spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Health policy expert questions govt's health spending
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says one in five taxpayer dollars is now going into the health system, with record investment in frontline services. But a leading health policy expert says based on… Audio
PM Luxon on public servants who leak to the media
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it. Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
CHAII and Stan Walker lead nominations for Aotearoa Music Awards
The breadth and depth of the New Zealand music industry will be on show on Thursday night at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ Head of Legal & Business Affairs Christy Whelan spoke to Corin… Audio
Health NZ on theatre nurses industrial action
For the next month nurses at Auckland City, Starship and Greenlane hospitals will refuse to take 'on-call' shifts. They say Health New Zealand's latest pay offer doesn't keep pace with inflation or… Audio
PSA criticises members who leak info to media
The Public Service Association has come out criticising members who leak information to the media, while also criticising Ministers who seek cherry picked advice on key policies. PSA national… Audio
Former Kiwi league player on dangers of Run It Straight
A former Kiwis rugby league player who has had his fair share of head knocks says Run It Straight is dangerously "stupid". Former boxing promoter and league player Dean Lonergan spoke to Ingrid… Audio