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Folk singer Tom Cunliffe performs live
11:20 am todayTom Cunliffe is a London-born Zealand-based folk artist. He's just released his fourth and latest album, Spit Out Your Gum. Recorded at Auckland's Roundhead Studios, the album consists of nine tracks… Audio
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Museum Stop: Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
11:10 am todayToday we're sailing into some maritime history with a stop at the Edwin Fox Museum in Picton. The Edwin Fox is one of the world's oldest surviving merchant sailing ships. The 19th century wooden… Audio
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On the road with Rachel Taulelei
10:10 am todayToday we hit the road with Rachel Taulelei, who has been awarded a New Year Honour in 2026 for her services to business, Maori and governance. Rachel's selections: Stevie Wonder - As Luther Vandross -… Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 January
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
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What makes a good leader in 2026?
9:50 am todayKris Cooper has over thirty years' experience in planning, human resource management, marketing, training and consultancy roles. She is the author of Elegant Leadership: A Practical Guide (November… Audio
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Paekakariki Surf Club hosts lifesaving championships
9:40 am todayThe central North Island regional surf lifesaving championships are currently taking place on the Kapiti Coast, hosted by the Paekakariki Surf Lifesaving club. Matt Warren has been a volunteer with… Audio
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US correspondent Simon Marks
9:30 am todayUS correspondent Simon Marks joins Anna to discuss the latest. Audio
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Gary McCormick and Helen Clark pay tribute to Tim Shadbolt
9:10 am todayFormer mayor and activist Sir Tim Shadbolt died yesterday aged 78. A colourful man, with a big voice and even bigger smile has been a huge figure in local body politics for decades. Life-long friend… Audio
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Kiwi busking mum and daughter become TikTok hit
8:53 am todayA Hamilton Mum and her 8 year old daughter have found unexpected social media fame while taking a special road trip this summer. Jessie Matthews and Ally spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Queenstown targets ultra-wealthy tourists with luxury stays
8:50 am todayQueenstown's tourism offering is shifting upmarket with new ultra-luxury experiences targeting high-spending travellers. Katie Todd reports. Audio
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Latest news from London with Lucy Thomson
8:42 am todayUK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Morning business update
Morning business update with Jeffrey Halley. Audio
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Lastest from MetService as weekend heat warnings issued
8:27 am todayJust how hot is it going to get this weekend across New Zealand? MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Former colleagues remember Sir Tim Shadbolt
8:22 am todayThe enormous legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt includes those praising his role in turning Invercargill's fortune around and his comic genius. Shadbolt died yesterday at the age of 78 in Invercargill. Former… Audio
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Hackers threaten to leak records as patients face confusion
8:18 am todayAs hackers have threatened to publish all 430,000 patient records they've stolen, there's still widespread confusion among patients about what's happening. Health correspondent, Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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High heat makes summer the riskiest season for new workers
8:14 am todaySummer has been found to carry the most risk for new workers getting into construction. Brett Murray, chief executive of Site Safe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Heat alerts issued for parts of New Zealand
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
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Podcast review with Tessa Guest
8 Jan 2026Today, The Panel's very own Tessa Guest reviews the following podcasts: Deep Water: An Investigation Into a Free Diving Scandal by Lydia Gard of The Observer Off Menu by Jane Acaster and Ed Gamble Audio
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Chasing a Plate: Thomas and Sheena Southam
Thomas and Sheena Southam travel the world in search of the best food on the planet. The adventurous pair have accumulated over 30 million views across their YouTube channel, Chasing a Plate, where… Audio
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Museum Stop: The Holden Museum
If you're of a certain age, you'll remember the saying 'There's nothing like a Holden'. Today's museum stop will see us pull into the Holden Museum, located in New Plymouth. For ardent Holden… Audio
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On the road with Richard Chambers
8 Jan 2026The Commissioner of Police, Richard Chambers, selects tracks to soundtrack his ideal road trip. Richard's selections: Billy Joel - Piano man New Radicals - You Get What You Give Queen - Radio Ga Ga… Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 January
Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degrees; More than a week after the company behind the… Audio
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Toys and trinkets: Tech trends to expect in 2026
8 Jan 2026The world's largest tech event is underway in Las Vegas. The Consumer Electronics Show is where all the new tech toys and gadgets for the coming year are unveiled. Our own Mr Gadget Mark Pesce is… Audio