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MetService update on heavy rain on the West Coast
The West Coast of the South Island is bracing for another day of heavy rain tomorrow, after a downpour today left bodies of water like the Waiho River swollen to the banks. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker discuss Kate Sylvester closing its doors and a community hub generating $2.6 million in social value. Also, it turns out… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker discuss the closure of Newshub and the job losses that will come with it and a report into personal cyber security. Audio
Heading Off: DOC non-great walks opened up for booking
Bookings have been opening for the next season of DoC walks - great and otherwise. To talk about some of these lesser-know gems is Department of Conservation heritage and visitors director Cat Wilson… Audio
Sea lions under threat in new commercial fishing net changes
The Fisheries Minister has scrapped official limits on the number of sea lion deaths through commercial fishing nets. So what will this reduced protection mean for the species? Dr Simon Childerhouse… Audio
Is canola the fuel to keep the country running in an emergency?
As an island nation with a complete dependence on fuel imports, what would happen to us if a global disaster cut off our fuel supply? Professor Nick Wilson of the University of Otago, Wellington has… Audio
Consumer NZ warns of dental scams
Consumer New Zealand is sounding a warning about dental scams after an investigation into a suspended dentist. Consumer's senior investigative journalist Chris Schulz spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Fashion label Kate Sylvester to close
Kate Sylvester and her co-founder and partner, Wayne Conway, have announced they are shutting their design business, along with six retail stores in mid-2025. Former editor of Viva magazine and… Audio
Heavy rain continues to fall on West Coast
Fears of flooding are mounting on the West Coast, with heavy rain closing roads, pushing up river levels and cutting power. West Coast emergency management group controller Te Aroha Cook spoke to… Audio
Newshub to close, losing more than 250 jobs
The final axe has fallen for Newshub staff with confirmation its news operation will shut down with the loss of 250 jobs. Presenter and Investigative Journalist Michael Morrah spoke to Chearlotte… Audio
Fashion label Kate Sylvester to close down
One of New Zealand's top fashion labels, Kate Sylvester, has announced it will shut down in 2025 after more than 30 years in the business. Former Fashion Quarterly editor Fiona Hawtin spoke to Corin… Audio
West Coast prepares for flooding as heavy rain hits
Emergency officials have been making preparations for flooding and damage, with a deluge predicted over a large stretch of the West Coast until Thursday. RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann… Audio
Labour leader on Government's new targets
Members of Labour say the Government's new targets aren't as ambitious as they are making out - and with no clear plan, they are setting public servants up to fail. labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Audio
Report raises questions about quality of life in Auckland
A new report from the Committee for Auckland, examines, among other things, levels of happiness and prosperity, with the city ranked 72nd out of 250 on the global 2024 Happy City Index. Committee for… Audio
Former Fair Go presenter on axing of show
TVNZ confirmed on Tuesday that the long-running Fair Go programme will end in mid-May. Journalist and former presenter Ali Mau spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Westland Mayor on severe weather in region
Midday is crunch time for the West Coast as the worst of the severe downpours are expected to hit after an already intense night of heavy showers. Westland Mayor Helen Lash spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Media commentator Duncan Grieve on job cuts at Newshub and TVNZ
Media commentator Duncan Grieve warns the Wednesday could be one of the worst days for journalism in New Zealand's history. Grieve spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
TVNZ confirms shuttering of Fair Go, Midday and Tonight
Final decisions on cuts to Sunday and Re:News are yet to come, and there is a suggestion that Fair Go may continue in some form. Audio
Politics by Night with Amelia Wade
Newshub political journalist Amelia Wade joins Emile Donovan to dig into MP pay rises, minister for foreign affairs Winston Peters' trip to the United Nations, and Christopher Luxon's nine-point-plan… Audio