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The Panel with Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener. They discuss a rise in tiny homes on wheels, and a big win for MOTAT. Cindy Mitchener is a recruitment… Audio
The Panel with Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener. They discuss and unruly week in politics, and an increase to the Screen production grant. Plus we get… Audio
What makes Hamilton's $98 'glorified pie’ so special?
It costs about the same price as 14 local bakery pies.
Lorde talks about eating disorder in Rolling Stone interview
"I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man.' I know that's not a very satisfying answer," the 28-year-old singer says.
The ugly plush toy having its moment, even in NZ
Seen swinging from the luxury handbags of trendy A-listers, the collectible Labubu plush is everywhere.
The Panel with Zoe George & David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & David Farrar. They discuss a workforce crisis facing the hospitality industry, and the huge decline in tourists visiting the… Audio
Kiwi brothers beat Aussies at barbecue competition
Cook Cartel beat barbecue bosses from around the world to become the first international team to win the title at Meatstock Sydney.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 15 May 2025
In today's episode, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden has refused to have regular meetings with the Council of Trade Unions and has ruled out undoing the Pay Equity… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 May 2025
In today's episode, the co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori face a three-week suspension from Parliament after the Privileges Committee deemed a haka performed in the house could have been intimidating to… Audio
Wellington author Damien Wilkins wins Ockham Award
Wellingtonian Damien Wilkins took out the main fiction prize at Wednesday night's Ockham Book Awards. Wilkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We need more writers who can just remember': Ockham-winning wahine professor
A landmark Māori art history book has won Aotearoa's top prize for illustrated non-fiction.
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. The trio discuss why Cantabrians still love the car. After all the Guinea Pig chat on yesterday's Guinea Pig… Audio
Kiwi writer Graci Kim on getting cancelled
Kim writes fantasy books for kids, but the real world forces sometimes working against her aren't imaginary.
Could you make $20 last a week?
The aim of the challenge is to avoid all those things you don't actually need.
Why award-winning author Catherine Chidgey keeps hustling
The novelist has published four books in five years, but went 13 years without publishing anything.
Waitangi Tribunal already doing what it's intended to do - Treaty law experts
A government review announced last week the Tribunal will be refocused back to its 'original intent', but Treaty law experts say it's already doing that.
The Panel with Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly. The three of them discuss: a lack of funding for hospice care. Plus, do we need to re -think how we provide… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ understands pornography found on the work computer of former deputy commissioner of police, Jevon McSkimming, is being investigated as alleged objectionable material, New… Audio
How would banning teenagers from social media work?
The government is proposing a ban on those under 16 using social media.
How much protein you need during perimenopause, and why
During perimenopause oestrogen levels begin to drop, which decreases bone density and muscle mass.
