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The search for a family heirloom lost for nearly 40 years
Chris du Plessis is trying to track down a 1950s Hohner Verdi Piana accordion which was passed down in his family until it went missing in the 1980s. Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton & Rajorshi Chakraborti (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jennie Moreton & Rajorshi Chakraborti discuss plans to ban driving on the beach, and the health benefits of living with a cat. Plus - is it ok to… Audio
Wee problem pisses off K Road business owners
Businesses on the iconic street are fed up with the lack of public toilets, with some having to clean up human waste outside their shops each morning. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 29 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss whether we've forgotten how to behave at a bar. Have single file… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 October 2024
In today's episode, the public have been warned about a large number of people connected to the Mongrel Mob who have travelled to the Hutt Valley at the weekend to attend a vice presidents funeral… Audio
Mystery photographer of Dunedin street identity revealed
Jesse speaks to the photographer behind a fundraiser for Allan Adams who died recently. Audio
Rural workers urged to rest up between jobs
Rural contractors are being urged to think about the 'F' word during the busy harvest period.
Large gang tangi held in Lower Hutt and Porirua
The Police Minister is confident officers have the power and resources to control a large gang tangi in Lower Hutt and Porirua on Tuesday despite reports of disruption and intimidation. Police… Audio
Costs of haircuts continue to rise
Hair, its something we've all got, well most of us lucky ones anyway. But unless you're Forrest Gump, hair comes with the need to cut, trim, colour, straighen, tint, shave, you name it. First Up's… Audio
Is it time for us to go back to sex education?
If you learned about sex from unreliable sources as a teenager off in the distant past, experts reckon it might be time to re-boot your learning.
Are people spending less on their hair?
As the cost of living crisis hits people in the pocket, are they cutting back?
The case for a more fun New Zealand
The Detail: During New Zealand Play Week, experts say play should be mandatory, and a bit riskier.
Mr NZ Body Board Shorts celebrates body building win
Thomas Duggan didn't skip leg day, he took out the Body Board-Shorts category at the National Body Building Championships over the weekend. Audio
Costs of haircuts goes up, people let their hair grow
How much do you pay for a haircut? Many are saying too much, Leonard Powell went to find out.. Audio
New Zealand's state of play
The Detail: During New Zealand Play Week, experts say play should be mandatory, and a bit riskier. Audio
Why dogs love life - unpacked by a philosopher
Ever wonder why dogs seem to be having so much fun all the time? Philosophy can tell us something about it - and why we're a bit different, an American academic says. Audio
Prince William and Diana visit homeless charity in previously unseen photos
Prince William has opened up about how a powerful childhood experience with his brother and late mother helped shape his work in combating homelessness.
NZ author on finding humour in hard family situations
Coming out to family can be really difficult, but what happens when it results in someone being disowned? Audio
Say it ain't so: Why we love to hate Americanisms
Zee instead of S, napkins instead of serviettes, trunks, bangs and take-out: Socio-linguist Dr Julia de Bres talks Americanisms, and why we love to hate them. Audio
Australia rejects US right-wing broadcaster's visit - will NZ?
A controversial right-wing US broadcaster, whose entry to Australia was recently blocked, has applied for a New Zealand visa.
