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Book ruled out of awards contention due to AI cover
Stephanie Johnson's collection of short fiction stories "Obligate Carnivore" have been ruled out of contention for next year's Ockham Book Awards. She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hayden Wilde explains what happened during Dubai event mishap
Kiwi Triathlete Hayden Wilde is leading the T100 World Tour, but he placed eighth at last weekend's Dubai race, after unknowingly cycling an extra 8 kilometre lap. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Charity boxing match cancelled due to local gang tensions
A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to ongoing gang tensions in the Hawke's Bay town. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Winner of Sargeson Prize: Aotearoa's largest short story competition
Author Becky Manawatu has won The Sargeson Prize, the country's biggest short story competition, taking home $15,000 for her work, The Vase. Audio
Fat Bear week winner announced
It's Fat Bear week in Alaska - competition organiser Mike Fitz announced the winner on First Up. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
Poodles and pups: Rangiora goes barking mad
Precious pups and poodles have descended on Rangiora for the National Dog Show. Show director Martin Hewitt spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
A race to change laws sees a sprint to the courts
A spate of legal cases have put the Government up against industries and unions who say fast-tracked laws have been undemocratic. Audio
Young orator explains the art of writing a good speech
Last week marked the 60th anniversary of the Nga Manu Korero secondary schools' speech competition. It's Aotearoa's most prestigious Maori speech competition designed to celebrate diverse young voices… Audio
The 2025 WOW Supreme Winner
The 2025 WOW Supreme Award Winner is American design duo Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould for their latex creation 'Tsukomogami'. Audio
How to hold your breath for half an hour
New Zealand world-leading freediver Kathryn Nevatt joins Emile Donovan to share some top tips for holding one's breath Audio
Banking competition under spotlight in new Parliament report
Banking competition is under the spotlight in a recent report from Parliament's finance and expenditure committee. Monopoly Watch research director Tex Edwards spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Brain Drain Backstory
Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig into New Zealand’s decades-long “brain drain” to Australia – why it happens, how politicians have tried (and failed) to stop it, and whether it’s really as bad as it… Audio
The razzmatazz of professional darts
It's gone from a boozy pub game to a mega millions sport - darts' world tour is on in Auckland this weekend.
The razzmatazz of a bullseye sport
It's gone from a boozy pub game to a mega millions sport - darts' world tour is on in Auckland this weekend. Audio
Kiwi drivers taking part in Speedweek in US
Three Kiwis have been among hundreds battling it out in Utah at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats 'Speedweek' - a race made famous by the film The World's Fastest Indian. The Spirit of NZ Lakester's… Audio
Commerce Commission files civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island
The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island and the wholesaler Gilmours - alleging cartel conduct. Matthews Law competition and commercial lawyer Andy Matthews… Audio
'Quite unique': Kiwi adventurers take on gruelling Yukon 1000 paddle race
Northlanders Ryan Baxter and Calvin Ball must paddle 18 hours a day to beat the nine-day deadline. Audio
E-Sports world cup underway in Saudi Arabia
The second ever E-sports world cup is underway in Saudi Arabia. Auckland University's Dr Kenny Ching spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How to take an award-winning photo
Two Dunedin teenagers have wowed the judges of Tūhura Otago Museum's Wildlife Photography Awards. They also happen to be brothers. Audio
