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Richard Chambers announced as new police commissioner
The police have a new commissioner, Richard Chambers was announced in the role on Wednesday. Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
South Waikato mayor on potential mill closure
The union representing workers at the latest paper mill slated to close is calling on the government to consider subsidies. Mayor of South Waikato Gary Petley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Investigation raises concerns over Oranga Tamarki's record-keeping
Watchdogs say they don't know if the use of restraint and seclusion on children in Oranga Tamariki facilities is justified, because the Children's Ministry is not recording enough data about their… Audio
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on gang patch ban
From Thursday, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Mongrel Mob defiant despite gang patch ban
A long-term Mongrel Mob member says some gang members will fight and die to defend their patches from police confiscation. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Transport Minister on NZTA's road cone and traffic management spend
The transport minister has revealed how much NZTA is spending on traffic management. Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gang patch ban now in effect
The ban on displaying gang patches in public has kicked in as of midnight Wednesday night, with the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill officially taking effect. Police Association vice president Steve… Audio
Samoans born between 1924-49 granted citizenship
A group of elderly Western Samoans born between 1924 and 1949 can now finally get New Zealand citizenship after being stripped of it decades ago. Grace Fiavaai reports. Audio
Immigration NZ hike fees amid long wait times
Immigration New Zealand says businesses and migrants should not expect better visa services following a hike in fees. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
Music Critic: new music from WOMB and Caru & Micca
Zac Arnold from Naked PR & indie record label Sunreturn plays two new songs from local artists Womb and Caru. Audio
Heading Off: An Aotearoa pilgrimage
Jesse talks to the authors of Pilgrimage Aotearoa, a guidebook outlining a New Zealand route for Pilgrims. Audio
How to estimate the size of crowds
Why do crowd estimates differ so much? And how do experts accurately measure crowd sizes? Audio
Pixies announce they're coming back to New Zealand
The band - who just lent their support for Pearl Jam - plan to return for a string of shows in 2025. Audio
Christchurch company's aircraft breaks the sound barrier
Dawn Aerospace's developmental aircraft, Aurora, broke the sound barrier last week. The company's chief executive officer Stefan Powell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man charged after shining laser at helicopter
A man has been charged with endangering transport after shining a laser at the airborne Otago Rescue Helicopter for four minutes on Monday night. Helicopters Otago owner and pilot Graeme Gale spoke to… Audio
Diver dies after shark attack in Chatham Islands
A diver died in hospital on the Chatham Islands on Tuesday after being attacked by a shark. Shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 November 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Carol Stiles joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Audio
Music feature: Grey Lynn gothic country
Involving bands like The Vietnam War, The Drab Doo-Riffs, Tourettes and Heart Attack Alley, this was a subgenre that emerged out of one specific suburb in Auckland. Concert promoter, DJ and man about… Audio
Critic: Books and the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Pip Adams makes some personal recommendations around books and writing that she found useful when formulating her thoughts around the debate around the bill. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19 November 2024
In today's episode, thousands of tangata whenua and tangata tiriti are gathering to protest the Treaty Principles Bill among other policies affecting Maori, the hikoi departed Cape Reinga a week ago… Audio
