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Pumped up Metallica fans descend on Auckland
Hundreds of fans lined up to get merch while public transport services and Auckland streets braced for more than 55,000 fans to hit Eden Park.
Review: Doja Cat finally hits Aotearoa and does not hold back
Rain hit hard. Doja hit harder. And yes, it was sexy.
Change to NZ plans for Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Summer Series organisers have wiped a Coromandel show from the calendar, but added Auckland "in light of public feedback".
Prisoners design dozens of pairs of canvas shoes
There's a shimmery ombre rainbow pair, another feature a marijuana leaf and dollar sign.
Fatal fire: Sanson deaths being treated as homicide, police confirm
Police have confirmed they are now treating the fatal incident - where three children and their father died - as a homicide.
Complainant's credibility defended in soldier assault case
The prosecution says the woman's evidence has been straightforward and consistent throughout the court martial.
Sand recall: Product safety 'entering a completely different landscape'
Product safety issues such as the coloured sand recall will continue to be a problem due to the changing way people shop, says Consumer NZ. Audio
Slavery trial: Defendant's diary of beatings read to jury
The defendant is accused of keeping two young people in modern slavery, and beating and raping the female complainant.
Top writers ruled out of NZ book awards due to AI covers
For the first time AI regulations have been applied to the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, including every detail from cover to cover.
IKEA pop-ups coming for Wellington, Christchurch
The Swedish furniture giant is is opening two pop-up stores ahead of its first New Zealand store, but they'll just be for window shoppers.
Living with OCD: Distressed, 'manic'. I thought I was going to die
Three pumps of shampoo. Three squeezes for my son. Three is my OCD. And at it's worst, my brain convinced me that everyone around me thought I'm a pedophile.
Major changes to world rugby calendar
World Rugby has announced a major change to its global calendar, launching the new Nations Championship overnight. Former New Zealand Rugby chief executive, David Moffett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Blue light discos, books, and boats: The swirly world of Andrew Fagan
"Poet singer songwriter sailor writer show-off" - as Andrew Fagan tours New Zealand we look back at a life filled with making music and mischief.
Cutting through 'spin': David Cohen on his unauthorised biography of Jacinda Ardern
In his new book, writer and journalist David Cohen wants to offer a different perspective on Jacinda Ardern's leadership than the documentary Prime Minister and her own memoir. He joins Emile Donovan… Audio
Tongariro at risk of losing its unique biological legacy
Analysis: The sight of flames tearing across Tongariro National Park last week was heartbreaking for lovers of the landscape.
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports journalist and Nights' sporting guru Jamie Wall joins Emile to talk about all the action from a big weekend of sport, including where to now for the All Blacks following their loss to… Audio
With a new leader and party rebrand, Opportunity aims for parliament in 2025
Despite giving off radio silence since its defeat in 2023, The Opportunities Party has been consistently polling around 2 percent. Qiulae Wong wants to turn the party's chances around. 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: a music fanatic with a lifelong collection of NZ music posters is hanging up his… Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti, Part 2
In part two, a listener shares her view that truck drivers aren't sharing the road safely. Then, the annual Southern Artisan Christmas Fete of on this weekend to offer an alternative to end-of-year… Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti. First up, schools are shut and inspectors are carrying out urgent assessments across the motu… Audio