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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
In today's episode, a scrub fire burning at Bridge Hill in Canterbury has grown to 140 hectares in size, with State Highway 73 now closed between Castle Hill and Arthur's Pass, Police are… Audio
I tried binge watching all the new Christmas content
How much dedicated Christmas content can one consume in a day, and can anything beat the December classics we know and love? Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy & Tim Batt (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy & Tim Batt. They discuss: whether films should bring back the intermission, a parking snafu on Rakiura, Stuart Island, ands… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy & Tim Batt (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy & Tim Batt. They discuss: kainga ora ruling out woollen carpets, the governments appetite for toll roads, and Hana-Rawhiti… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 December
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Tom Riste-Smith joins them to discuss the latest trends in Orca fashion. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 December 2024
In today's episode, testing for bird flu is underway at a small free range farm in Dunedin, the Children's Commissioner has found evidence of "inhumane treatment" at a facility for intellectually… Audio
Heading Off: Aqualand
Kaikanui Aqualand has been operating since 2021 and it's just opened up for its 2024 summer season with a new feature: big red balls. Audio
Disability advocate now faces the reality of living with a disability
When Chloe Ann-King, 38, suffered a rare and devastating aneurysm she knew better than most the challenges she could face. But first, she'd need to learn to stand.
How to cool your house without turning on the aircon
Keeping the aircon on full blast might feel tempting, but your bank account won't thank you.
Quote of the Year 2024
Dr Heather Kavan, is an author, Senior Lecturer, Doctoral Supervisor, and since 2011, she's also been running the Kiwi quote of the year competition - A competition you can vote in here. Quotes that… Audio
Liquidations are up 27% year to year
It's no secret businesses are finding the current economic climate tough, but new data shows many are finding it so hard they can't keep afloat any longer. The latest figures from credit bureau… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
In today's episode, the culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday, about 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on… Audio
The dirtiest (and cleanest) beaches in Auckland
Bad news - there's poop in the water all the time. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
In today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved… Audio
'This is a male problem in NZ' - Warnings of drownings as summer kicks off
Deaths by drowning are on track to be the lowest since 2018, but advocates are still urging people to stay vigilant around the water.
A return to Erebus
45 years ago, today New Zealand suffered its worst aviation accident in history. Audio
David Farrar pays tribute to his friend former National MP Nikki Kaye
Tributes have come from all sides of the political spectrum after from National Party MP and minister Nikki Kaye died at the weekend after a long battle with cancer. Audio
Politics by Night with Laura Walters
Newsroom.co.nz's political editor Laura Walters joins Emile Donovan to talk about how the coalition government is faring after 12 months in office and the call to modernise the rules of parliamentary… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November 2024
In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Audio
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Sport broadcasting veteran and Nights regular correspondent Bryan Waddle is back with the action from the sporting world over the weekend - including two New Zealand teams topping the A-League Men's… Audio
