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'Make it stop': Moviegoers boo 'weird', 'offensive' AI video
Auckland film buffs are decrying the pre-movie video featuring Māori and 'Russell Crowe'.
Is there beef over canned corned beef?
It's one of the key ingredients you'll find at everything from birthdays to weddings - so why are some turning their back on it?
Can Auckland get its mojo back?
Wellington is New Zealand's cultural hub. Christchurch is a magnet for young people. So what can Auckland do to fix its sprawling and slumpy reputation.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, Richard Waugh discusses the new options for a memorial to be built for the victims… Audio
The Panel with Holly Bennett and David Farrar Part 2
Is it time to consider raising GST from 15% to 18%? Tax expert Terry Baucher joins the panel to explain, before Tane Hawkins of Taranaki explains the secret to the success of his award-winning home… Audio
The Panel with Holly Bennett and David Farrar Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and David Farrar. Employers won't be able to stop staff from talking about their pay in new legislation being backed across… Audio
New Zealand singer Daphne Walker has died
The singer was best known for songs likes 'Haere Mai (Everything is Ka Pai)' popular in the 1950s.
How do we safely prepare chicken?
How long should your chicken be on the barbecue for? And is the chopping board good to go after rinsing with just hot water?
The Pre-Panel for 17 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Find out why your KiwiSaver Statement is a must read
It's that time of the year when your KiwiSaver annual statement comes out. Mary Holm explains why you should read it! Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: The Evolution of Dairies
In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy. Audio
After BASE jump goes wrong, widow returns to where her husband died
Kiwi Shayni Couch lost her husband while pregnant. A new documentary follows her journey to return to the site where he died.
What can you do if someone is secretly filming you?
It's unclear how often people are recorded without their consent in intimate situations and settings, but advances in digital cameras are likely making it more common.
Who was the tattoo artist in Lorde's music video?
The last time Aucklander Alma Proença did a tattoo for the pop star, she ended up with a collection of red lines on her own leg just to perfect it.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16th July 2025
In today's episode, the Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday; New Zealanders are once… Audio
Waikato District mayor on deadly crash in Waiuku
The Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday. Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church spoke… Audio
Kiwi couple the first over-70s Hyrox world champions
Sophia and Bob Warren started training for the endurance event just weeks before their first competition. They've now done it three times, including a spin at the World Champs in Chicago.
What does Auckland need to do to regain its mojo?
The third annual State of the City report shows New Zealand's biggest city is lagging behind its international peers. Todd Niall has been an Auckland issues reporter for decades and joins Emile… Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then he is joined by design historian Michael Smythe for another one of his 'Kiwi… Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Tim Batt Part 2
Imagine that instead of your taxes disappearing into the maw of the government, they go straight into your savings account to pay for insurance and heath costs. The Panel hears from one economics… Audio
