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The Panel with Nick Leggett and Paula Penfold (Part 1)
Part 1: Panellists Paula Penfold and Nick Leggett discuss the government's response to omicron, Queensland resident Luluwai Wallace Hunter tells us about making a video call to Tonga during the… Audio
The Pre Panel for 20 January 2022
The Panel speaks about the dark side of benevolent sexism with Beatrice Alba from Australia's Deakin University. Panellists Paula Penfold and Nick Leggett share what they have been thinking. Audio
Swim education needs to go beyond the pool - Water Safety NZ
The Government's being urged to invest more in water safety education after another deadly year.
The latest provisional report from Water Safety New Zealand shows 74 drownings last year - the same as… Audio
Govt urged to invest in better swim safety education
The Government's being urged to invest more in water safety education after another deadly year.
The latest provisional report from Water Safety New Zealand shows 74 drownings last year - the same as… Audio
Asian New Zealanders' mental health needs more support
The Government is being urged to make the mental health of Asian New Zealanders more of a priority, with the number of suspected suicides among that population more than doubling in recent years.
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Mystery around housemates of Omicron case after negative tests
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the airport worker who tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday has the Omicron variant.
The Ministry released the genome sequencing results late last night.
A… Audio
The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Mark Knoff Thomas (Part 2)
Part 2: Panellists Sarah Sparks and Mark Knoff Thomas discuss the risks of home 'underinsurance' following renovations, lockdown ACC claims and an outbreak of canine parvovirus and what pet owners can… Audio
Marton woman puts husband up for auction
Marton woman Linda McAlister tells The Panel why she decided to put her husband on TradeMe for 'sale' after he went on a fishing trip. Audio
The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Mark Knoff Thomas (Part 1)
Panellists Sarah Sparks and Mark Knoff Thomas discuss the deadly omicron wave in Australia, drowning statistics and prevention, and a husband for 'sale' on Trade Me. Audio
The Pre Panel for 19 January 2022
Pre-Panel : Panellists Sarah Sparks and Mark Knoff Thomas share what they have been thinking and join our Dear Panel segment. Audio
Wellington Council wins design contest for 3D climate model
A 3D simulation that shows how climate change will transform the lay of the land in Wellington has won big in a global city design contest.
The capital is one of 15 winning cities in the Bloomberg… Audio
Overseas NZers disappointed MIQ room release cancelled
Thursday's MIQ room release has been postponed - just two days from when it was scheduled.
The head of MIQ Chris Bunny released a statement last night, saying the decision was made due to the… Audio
Māori health experts worried NZ not ready for Omicron
The Ministry of Health has admitted the traffic light system may need to be strengthened in the face of an Omicron Covid-19 outbreak.
The Government's due to share its plans for how it will deal… Audio
OT: Expert warns against stripping Children's Commissioner role
An advocacy group is urging the Government to slow down on progressing new Oranga Tamariki legislation - calling it a rushed patch job.
The bill - which would introduce an independent monitor -… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Panellists Zoe George and Liam Hehir discuss environmentally-friendly building design, the future of the BBC, and a special locomotive. Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Part 1: Panellists Zoe George and Liam Hehir discuss calls to upgrade our mask use, how to combat rising living costs, and the role of political spouses. Audio
The Pre Panel for 18 January 2022
Panellists Zoe George and Liam Hehir share what they have been thinking. We speak to the co-founder of Back2School Pay It Forward South Canterbury, Kirstyn Walker. Audio
New record median house prices in seven regions
Seven regions across the country shattered median house price records in the last month of 2021.
The median price nationally has reached $905,000 - that's an annual increase of 21.5 percent.
But… Audio
House loan rules at odds with government goals says economist
Potential home buyers are being told they could face their pre-approvals being declined or withdrawn for many months yet.
The warnings come as an investigation begins today into whether banks and… Audio
Chch leaders worry Brian Tamaki case could incite further unrest
Christchurch community leaders worry legal action against Brian Tamaki could incite further unrest from his supporters.
The Destiny Church leader has just spent his first night in custody.
He claims… Audio