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New Zealand's star turn in athletics
Athletics commentator Sarah Cowley Ross joins Emile Donovan to explain the work going on behind the scenes to make our athletes so competitive. Audio
'At least we're going to have a bus': School routes saved for now
News that buses carrying teens to secondary school in Palmerston North will not be scrapped next year is being cautiously welcomed by parents.
Woman dies after Auckland crash
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash in the Auckland suburb of Ellerslie.
Watch: Wellington Circus Hub marks 20 years with big plans
After nearly closing in the pandemic, the Circus Hub is charting a 10-year plan that includes a "tentless tour" and a national circus school. Audio
Second man linked to Two by Twos fights to keep name secret
A second Northland man facing sex offence charges, who is linked to a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos, is fighting to keep his name secret.
Body found in water in Western Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the scene near Plummers Point Road.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 September 2025
In today's episode, nurses turn their backs on the Health Minister, hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island… Audio
Snoop Dogg NZ show canned days out
The hip hop legend was set to play one show for over-18s in Auckland this weekend.
Why are New Zealand musicians leaving Spotify?
Explainer - Top New Zealand bands like Tiki Taane and The Bats are leaving Spotify behind. Why?
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop on more concerts at Eden Park
The government is facing push back from residents over its aspiration to bring more concerts to Eden Park. RMA Reform minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ruapehu mayor hopes petition will help save Chateau Tongariro
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton hopes a 15,000 strong petition presented to Parliament on Tuesday can help save the historic Chateau Tongariro Hotel. Kirton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bus crashes into liquor store in Auckland's Silverdale
Fire and Emergency were called to the scene about 8pm.
Should vaping be easier or harder to access?
An Australian former health minister says New Zealand should be copying Australia's move to make vape products harder to access. Emeritus professor of public health Ruth Bonita is a vape advocate, and… Audio
Garlic brand recalled over Salmonella fears
MPI has issued the recall for the Deep Brand products due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
The multi-million-dollar plan to improve water quality in Christchurch
Christchurch city councillors have been presented with a plan to build a multi-million-dollar pump for Wairewa Lake Forsyth to improve water quality and reduce the risk of flooding.
Stricken oil and chemical tanker towed back to mainland
An open-ocean tugboat has started towing a stricken oil and chemical tanker off the coast of Stewart Island back to the mainland.
The Pre-Panel for 16 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16th September 2025
In today's episode, more than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant; The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right… Audio
What we can learn from how NZ media covered Covid 19
How New Zealand media covered Covid-19 made the pandemic seem like a competition or a war the country was winning. That's according to a University of Otago study. Bioethics researchers analysed more… Audio
What is happening to our pharmacy industry?
A shortage of registered pharmacists means the sector is under an immense amount of pressure. Audio
