National
This Weekend: A Balkan Christmas in Christchurch
The Musica Balkanica Choir will be performing an evening of Christmas carols from Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and beyond this Saturday night. Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Lynda Hallinan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Lynda Hallinan to discuss Six60 bringing their tour to Upper Hutt instead of Wellington and a charity event that won't be… Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Lynda Hallinan (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Lynda Hallinan to discuss the week in ferry news and the state of animal welfare in New Zealand. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 13 December
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins the chat to discuss how Hot Ones has revolutionised the celebrity interview. Audio
Hawke's Bay police engage with gang members ahead of tangi
In the lead up to a large gang tangi, Hawke's Bay police have been engaging with locals, gang leaders and whanau of the deceased. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Largest ever gathering of mathematicians in New Zealand held this week
If you were in Auckland this week the probability of running into a mathematician was higher than the mean. Audio
Govt to launch second action plan to combat family violence
Nationwide efforts to combat family and sexual violence are falling well short and government agencies are copping blame. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour party on govt's ferry announcement
The government has announced its plan to replace the Interislander ferries, but detail is lacking. Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Greater Wellington Council chairperson on ferries announcement
The government is promising to have two new ferries crossing Cook Strait by 2029, though critical questions about the cost and logistics remain unanswered. Greater Wellington Council chairperson Daran… Audio
Mainfreight calls progress on ferries 'frustratingly slow'
A key logistics company says progress on getting new Interislander ferries is frustratingly slow. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wastewater testing shows rise in meth and cocaine consumption
New wastewater testing results show there has been a significant rise in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption over the past few months. Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm spoke to Corin… Audio
From Hollywood to Hobbiton: Stars arrive at War of the Rohirrim film premiere
The red carpet was rolled out at Hobbiton for the New Zealand premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
In today's episode, a network outage at Auckland Airport that caused massive queues and delays for some international flights has been resolved - but that hasn't allayed all travellers problems, New… Audio
Emergency services attend to fire at Showgirls in Auckland
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire in adult entertainment venue Showgirls, in downtown Auckland. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Travellers left waiting after network outage at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport says all systems are up and running after a network outage crippled the airport. The airport's chief operations officer Chloe Surridge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Loneliness a concern for seniors this holiday season
Social seniors are urging retirees not to isolate themselves this holiday season. Jessica Hopkins visited a library in Auckland where caffeine, crafting, and good mates are the cure for loneliness. Audio
Survey shows adult literacy and numeracy rates in NZ declining
After years of declining results for teenagers in international maths and reading tests it is time for New Zealand's adults to hang their heads in shame. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke… Audio
Auckland district president on future of RSA
Up to 40 RSA clubs could leave the national body over a disagreement over the organisation's future. Auckland district RSA president Graham Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
RSA clubs threaten to abandon national body over disagreement
A group of RSA clubs are threatening to abandon the national body because of disagreement over the organisation's future. RSA President Martyn Dunne spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Delays at Auckland International Airport due to network outage
There are big delays at Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning, with reports there are queues extending out the doors. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio