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Does this ad about baldness offend you?
"You look better bald... said no-one ever." That's the sentence on a digital billboard in Auckland that's dividing views with one critic calling it cruel and "body shaming".
NZ's tsunami warnings lifted
However, authorities say strong and unsuual currents can still be expected.
The Pre-Panel for 1 August 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
NZ Live: Greta O'Leary is live in studio
Anticipation has been hotly building for Greta's debut album after a couple of her singles made a big splash last year, both reaching #1 on the Student Radio Network Top 10. The record arrived in May… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1st August 2025
In today's episode, in a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate; Animation and visuals giant, Weta FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut… Audio
Highlighting one of Aotearoa's most significant heritage sites
Hidden among the bustle of modern day of Tauranga lies one of Aotearoa's most significant heritage sites, The Elms Te Papa Tauranga The site has borne witness to more than 600 years of our… Audio
Documents reveal how govt tried to keep pay equity secret
Documents have revealed how the government tried to keep its pay equity changes secret. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Wētā FX confirms it is cutting staff
Animation and visuals giant, Wētā FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut or change about 100 jobs, mostly in Wellington. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trump hits NZ with surprise 15 percent tariff
In a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What to watch: Korean cooking show serves up feast of fun
Korean TV show Chef & My Fridge is good 'couch potato' weekend fodder and it might inspire you to get creative with those leftover ingredients lurking in the fridge.
Dogs allowed on buses - but is it workable?
It could mean passengers are able to board a bus with their dog but are unable to get off with their dog at the interchange.
The Life of Chuck: a film for grown-ups wrestling with the big questions of life
This Stephen King adaptation takes on the meaning of life, death and the universe.
'Lives are at stake': Pharmacy owners call for 'urgent' action following baby's death
A pharmacist says Bellamere Duncan's death was "not an isolated incident". Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: E is for Electric Bikes
Today we continue our way through the A-Z of Aotearoa with the letter E. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 July 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines; An earthquake expert… Audio
The former gang member and prison inmate turned doctor
Dr Timoti Te Moke survived family abuse, state care, gangs and prison before training as a doctor in his 50s.
The Wednesday Politics Panel 30 July
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalists Patrick Gower and Andrea Vance. They are joined by former ACT MP Heather Roy… Audio
The handwritten note missing tramper Roy Arbon left behind
Search teams have spent more than 750 search hours looking for the West Coast beekeeper.
Women are walking back their eyebrow tattoos
Eyebrows went from thin to thick more than a decade ago . Now, a new trend is redefining those small strips of hair on our foreheads.
