National
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, a lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s, a Banks Peninsula teenager is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to… Audio
Auckland ferry crew member has confirmed measles case
People in Auckland who took some Fullers360 sailings last Monday are being asked to monitor for symptoms of measles after a crew member was confirmed as having the virus at the weekend. North Shore… Audio
Banks Peninsula teen walks 45 minutes to school after house cut off by slip
A Banks Peninsula teen is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to school while her house is cut off by a large slip. Charlotte Oborne spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the… Audio
PM Luxon on proposed U16s social media ban, pay equity changes
National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Measles case in Auckland traced to ferry worker
A new measles case has been identified in Auckland and it's a crew member working with Fullers 360. Health NZ protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Homicide investigation begins after Napier teen dies
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a teenage boy in Napier early on Sunday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why do we watch the same TV shows over and over again?
In 2025, the world's entire catalogue of television is just a click away. So why is that we keep skipping the latest series in favour of old favourites?
Prime Minister's Science Prize Winners
Dr Linda Johnson and her team from AgResearch have been awarded Te Puiaki Putaiao Matua a Te Pirimia, the Prime Minister's Science Prize. Audio
Fighting for pay equity
Hundreds of people from Dunedin to Auckland took to the streets this week to protest the government's new Pay Equity Amendment Bill. It was pushed through parliament this week under urgency. Audio
The Waitangi Tribunal review
The government says it will launch a review into the Waitangi Tribunal to refocus the "scope, purpose and nature" of the Tribunal's inquiries back to its "original intent". Audio
Why is everyone raving about protein coffee?
It's what all the fitness folks are doing but what is 'proffee'? How do you make it? And is it good for everyone?
Lorde announces world tour, and snubs New Zealand
The Ultrasound tour will kick off in September covering North America, Europe and the UK, with no mention of the singer's homeland on the bill.
Rare signature from Queen Elizabeth up for auction
A rare signature from the late Queen Elizabeth the second made during a visit to Blenheim in the 1960s is up for auction in Dunedin this weekend. Ronnie Proctor from Proctor Auctions spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, a new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including… Audio
Five easy Mother's Day ideas for breakfast in bed
Keep the tradition alive with fluffy pancakes, crispy fritters or eggs mum's favourite way.
Heavy rain forecast for many parts of the country
The North Island is due for downpours on Friday with multiple orange warnings issued and it's not looking much better for our friends down South. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke… Audio
A tale of two choirs: 'Bit of what the world needs right now'
Two choirs, one from a Northland town with a population of 6000, the other from a metropolis of 17 million, are the subject of a new documentary.
The Panel with Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton. They discuss the dark side of the film industry, and the clam and tomato ice cream representing Dunedin. Audio
The Panel with Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton. They discuss: the rise of the feral cat, the latest political poll, and proposed changed to the building… Audio
