Life And Society
The Panel with Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks discuss the struggles of being a single parent, Disney dropping trigger warnings from old films, and in celebration of… Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks discuss: A hikoi taking place to protest the obstetrics closure at Whakatane Hospital, the school lunch collective's… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 February 2025
On today's episode, the families of those who died in Cyclone Gabrielle say Hawke's Bay residents are in danger because authorities have not made the urgent changes needed to keep people safe in… Audio
Disability funding changes causing 'huge suffering' - reports
Cuts to disability funding are creating worrying impacts, clinicians say - and one researcher is pleading for the government to rethink their approach. Audio
Driver left teetering above harbour after getting off ferry
The man had driven off after an Interislander trip from Picton, but took a wrong turn into "an unauthorised area".
Couples look for new activities on Valentines Day
From couples' axe-throwing to an R-18 zoo exhibition, Aucklanders are finding romance in some strange places this Valentine's Day. While some couples are sticking to flowers and dinner dates, others… Audio
Spotlight on a 'remarkable' swimming coach
First Up reporter Leonard Powell goes to West Wave Aquatic Centre in Auckland to meets a swimming coach who has been teaching people to swim for the past 30 years Audio
'I was literally dying in a cell'
At Mt Eden Prison, Te Manga Herewini's life hit rock bottom as tumours spread in his body. That's when he decided to change things around. Audio
Is FemTech the answer to the gender health gap?
FemTech or Female Technology is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has developed in response to gender bias in both health research and health care. Audio
Rolleston man goes to court over berm parking fine
A Rolleston man is in court fighting back against a fine for parking outside his house. John Boulton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Poll shows NZers more satisfied with love lives than Australians
Ipsos NZ asked people from 30 countries how they felt about love, romance and relationships, New Zealand ranked 12th globally - tied with Great Britain and ahead of Australia. Ipsos managing director… Audio
Wellington's Begonia House given second chance
The begonia house in Wellington's Botanic Gardens has been given a second chance. Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hamilton sweats through run of hot weather
A climate scientist says Hamilton's recent run of hot days likely beats anything the city has experienced since temperature records began. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
A weekend of Jazz in Aotea Square
Dave 'DJ Hudge' Hudgins is the organiser of Something Else - a two-day jazz festival happening at Aotea Square this coming weekend as part of Auckland Live. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
In today's episode, a manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene, the government has released a series of… Audio
Coast to Coast competitor finishes race on borrowed, folding bike
Ian Walsh didn't let a high-speed collision with a traffic light ruin his determination to finish the race. Audio
More female entrepreneurs needed
Female entrepreneurs could be the catalyst for increasing economic productivity. Audio
Rare Harry Potter book sells for over $5000
A rare, first edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has just sold for more than $5000 at auction. Webb's auction house decorative arts specialist Charlotte Dippie spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Kāinga Ora to set 12-week rent debt limit
Kāinga Ora Chief executive Matt Crockett says the housing agency is setting a 12-week limit on how much rent debt a tenant can accumulate. Crockett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Clean up continues for Mangawahi residents post tornado
The clean up is still going, after a tornado tore through Mangawhai on January the 26th. Leonard Powell reports. Audio
