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One man's mission to pass an online safety bill
Online safety campaigner Rob Cope has written his own online safety bill to protect young people online and is lobbying MPs for support. Audio
MenzShed sheds save lives - but we need more of them
MenzShed chairman David Broadhead says the charity needs more land, buildings and funding Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, a Taranaki internet provider says the government is failing rural New Zealanders by not responding properly to last week's internet outage - sparked by a visiting Australian… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, from September, parents of citizens and residents will be able to get a five-year visa allowing them to come and go, with an option to extend for a further five, the National Guard… Audio
A paraplegic kayak guide returns to the rapids
Thanks to a hi-tech inflatable raft and a support crew, 'Yak' can once again paddle down a raging river.
Sonia Gray opens up on being in psychedelic drug trials
The broadcaster never thought she would take the one drug she was most afraid of, but she did so in the name of research.
Kiwi bach mystery novel snares global publishing rights
An idyllic summer holiday on the Kāpiti coast inspired Wellington writer Jennifer Trevelyan's debut novel.
This Weekend: Mainland Big Band
We're heading to Christchurch, and the Cashmere Club, where the Mainland Big Band will be performing. Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mike Willlams Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Mike Williams.
They discuss the fallout from Te Pāti Māori haka protest; Trump vs Musk: grab the popcorn, and the… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 6 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Critter of the Week: The New Zealand Backswimmer
This week's critter is a common inhabitant of ponds. You may have seen them before, swimming under the surface upside down! The New Zealand backswimmer is cute little bug shaped like a boat with oars… Audio
NZ Live: The 20th anniversary party
Bringing you NZ Live each week is a huge team effort, inlcuding our amazing collective of audio engineers who make it sound so good each an every week. For the grand finale of the NZ Live 20th… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, the bromance is well and truly over and the gloves are off between US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk, Telecommunications company Voyager says there… Audio
The Kiwi women who fought to become doctors
A new book pays tribute to the pioneering women of the medical profession.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning their suspension from Parliament after unprecedented punishments against them were confirmed, we cross the Tasman for the… Audio
What does it take to be the best skipper in the world?
A random Instagram post led Sacha Willetts down a rabbit hole that introduced her to a whole new sport.
Is Kylie Jenner's surgery revelation a setback for beauty standards?
The TV star and business owner revealed the particulars of her most recent breast augmentation when asked on TikTok.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 2
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith. Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
