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Top Dog Film Festival to launch this month
The Top Dog Film Festival kicks off in Auckland on August 13th and finished in September in Christchurch with a very special session. New Zealand tour operator Nat Ward talks to Jesse. Audio
Designing bespoke bras with 3D technology
Sisters Xuxu and Aida Amoozegar-Montero are researching how design technology can be used to create comfortable custom-made bras. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 4 August 2022
Top Stories for 4 August 2022 Today on RNZ National... It's been raining medals in Birmingham with another gold, silver and bronze added to New Zealand's tally. And there could be more with Lewis… Audio
Bookmarks with Iranian-born author Mahyar Amouzegar
On bookmarks today is Iranian-born author Mahyar Amouzegar. His love of literature can be traced back to his childhood in Iran when his father, a ferocious reader, encouraged reading in all seven of… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today Paul Bushnell talks about politics podcasts from insiders and outsiders. He reviews The Rest is Politics and Westminster Insider. Audio
Andrew Jeffcoat's dad celebrates Commonwealth gold in Coro
The gold rush for Kiwi athletes continues at the Commonwealth Games, with more in the pool and on the track overnight. In the tiny coromandel town of Colville, a lot of eyes were on hometown boy… Video, Audio
NZ healthcare workers feel sidelined as govt seeks recruits
New Zealand health care workers say the government's health recruitment service has disregarded retaining their own workers. And with better pay and working conditions offered overseas many are now… Video, Audio
Ardern announces post-Covid, climate change funding in Samoa
The Prime Minister has wrapped up her whirlwind trip to Samoa with a splash of cash to help the island nation reopen after Covid-19 and prepare for climate change. The funding announcements mark the… Audio
Mixed feelings as unvaccinated midwives call for reemployment
Despite a list of changes, announced for the health workforce this week - there's no word on whether unvacinated midwives can again return to the struggling sector. The College of Midwives is calling… Audio
Police Minister details new gun ban law for violent criminals
A law that could see violent criminals banned from even being on the same property as a firearm for up to a decade will come into force by the end of next week - along with tougher penalties for those… Video, Audio
NZ cyclists win more gold at Commonwealth Games
The golden glow shows no signs of fading for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games. Led yet again by our high flying track cyclists - the team added three more gold medals on day four. There was also… Audio
Hawke's Bay prison protest: Teens leave roof after 24 hours
Six teenage prisoners have ended their 24 hour protest on the roof of Hawke's Bay Regional Prison. They made their way up there yesterday afternoon. One came down overnight and five remained in… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Chris Clarke (part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sarah Sparks and Chris Clarke speak the the creators of the Commonwealth Games' Birmingham Bull. Plus, they discuss New Zealanders being… Audio
The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Chris Clarke (part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sarah Sparks and Chris Clarke speak to the coach of Commonwealth Games swimmer and gold medallist, Andrew Jeffcoat.
Also, they talk about consumers left… Audio
Lewis Clareburt's coach Gary Hollywood speaks to the Panel.
One of the big stories to come out of the Commonwealth Games is the trajectory of 23 year old swimmer, Lewis Clareburt, who has nabbed another gold.
Lewis crashed the party of swimming super star… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Sarah Sparks and Chris Clarke
Wallace and panellists Sarah Sparks and Chris Clarke speak to someone who moved to one of the only NZ towns you can still get a family home for $325k. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on… Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and David Slack (part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Janet Wilson and David Slack speak to the mother of New Zealand Commonwealth swimmer, Eve Thomas. Plus, the have a robust conversation… Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and David Slack (part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Janet Wilson and David speak discuss the cost of living payment, the full re-opening of our border. Also, they give their thoughts on whether New Zealand is… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Janet Wilson and David Slack
Wallace and panellists Janet Wilson and David Slack speak to a young couple who have traded in the homeownership dream for the freedom of caravaning. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on… Audio
The Week in Detail: Brain drains, All Blacks and student finances
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio