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11-year-old national Beyblade champion heading to world champs
Charlie Ross-Matenga has been mad about the spinning tops since the age of 8. He will now head to Japan to compete.
Body found off walkway near Auckland motorway
An item at first believed to be an improvised explosive device was also found.
Hamilton brawl: 20-year-old victim named by police
Police have named the 20-year-old who died in a brawl between two groups in Hamilton early on Sunday.
Mediawatch: Another $1 deal changes the media landscape
Analysis - For the second time in five years, a major media company has been offloaded by overseas owners for a dollar.
King Kapisi on the Pasifika artists who helped shape NZ music
Many of you will already be familiar with AudioCulture - it's an ever-evolving online archive of New Zealand's music history. Well last month they dropped 'The Pacific Music Collection', which… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe; A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
Police think Wellington homicide was a robbery gone wrong
The head of the homicide investigation into death of Wellington man Abdulhassan Nabizadah says police believe he was set up to be robbed but the incident took a violent and ultimately tragic turn… Audio
Police target shoplifters in Auckland suburbs
Auckland police are zeroing in on recidivist shoplifters in a renewed effort to get a lid on the growing crime problem in the city. Area Prevention Manager Inspector Wayne Kitcher spoke to Ingrid… Audio
More people are strength training and injuries are spiking
With an exercise trend towards weight training, especially for women, shoulders and lower backs are proving vulnerable.
The Panel with Andie McCombs and Kirsty Cameron Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Kirsty Cameron. They begin by discussing the latest inflation rate, which is at it's highest in a year. Then, the… Audio
'Some dogs just aren't cut out for that type of work': Beagles need new homes
A pair of Auckland sniffer dogs who could not pass their training have had dozens of offers for new homes.
The Waikato food-tech company putting science into breakfast
A New Zealand-made product which has been fuelling elite athletes, is now available as a breakfast cereal.
Information Centre Cold Calls: It's a wrap!
Calling iSite centres at random to chat to staff has been a Monday delight. Today we share some of the most memorable moments. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 21st July 2025
In today's episode, more expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high; Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in… Audio
Tinā star Anapela Polata'ivao is hitting notes
Anapela Polata'ivao, star of the recent hit film Tinā has announced her new project and it's a departure from her role as an actor. Audio
Celebrating Aotearoa's book industry
The 2025 Book Industry awards took place over the weekend and Louise and Gareth Ward won a prize for their Bookstore Detective novels. Audio
The Stolen Children of Aotearoa: a chilling history uncovered
A new documentary looks into the systematic dehumanisation of children by the state.
What to know before throwing away old phones and computers
Our devices store so much personal information about us. So when it's time to throw them away, how can we make sure they're wiped clean?
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira Part 2
What is it like to live in a campervan fulltime as an older person? Malcolm Keoghan joins the panel to explain the experience. Finally, they head to Greytown where the sixth annual Festival of… Audio
