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Meet the women behind the new 'underground fashion week'
Emile Donovan speaks with organisers Sophia Kwon, Billy Blamires and Nina Bailey. Audio
The pre-Panel for 13th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Sam Hollis talks about annual Hotel Room Insights Report from booking site hotels.com, which reveals… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 September 2024
On today's episode, a Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the… Audio
Survey finds Kiwis prefer browsing houses over potential dates
A new survey from Trade Me Property reveals owning a home remains the ultimate dream, but 'dream scrolling' has become the latest craze among Kiwi of all ages. Trade Me Property Customer Director… Audio
David Seymour: 'I'm a (not so) secret admirer of Raygun'
The ACT Party leader and former Dancing with the Stars contestant has revealed he is a massive fan.
Chatbots could cut conspiracy beliefs, study finds
Chatbots could become a force in reducing the number of people who believe in conspiracy theories, according to a new study out of the US. Study authors found a twenty percent drop in conspiracy… Audio
Figures, feet and fangirling: Morgana O’Reilly dishes on White Lotus S3
Morgana O'Reilly dishes on the hotly anticipated third season of White Lotus, in the latest episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa. Morgana and Anika also get personal about their bodies, from… Video, Audio
The appeal of a stiletto shaped bath
We talk to the owner of a flamboyant bath in a Porirua home. Audio
What's behind the comeback of the typewriter?
Elliot Brown from Clackers Clinic joins Emile in the studio. Audio
Why you can't smile in passport photos
Ever wondered why you can't smile in a passport photo? Or what the chip contains? The Department of Internal Affairs has the answers. Video, Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Martin Cocker discuss the rise of Christchurch as the "it" city, whether Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl's infidelity can be forgiven, and… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 12th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Jose Barbosa joins them to talk about how we treat inanimate objects and what it says about us. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 September 2024
On today's episode, former Green Party MP Darleen Tana's lawyer says the party's co-leaders acted unlawfully when they ejected Tana from the party, an ACC researcher says a proposal to increase levies… Audio
What's behind New Zealand's early dining culture?
If you are keen for a late-night dinner in our largest city, new research confirms you may left going hungry. Audio
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan discuss whether the death knell is sounding for the capital, which old-fashioned lollies they have a hankering… Audio
Capital ice creamery drastically cuts production to survive
Wellington artisan ice cream business Wooden Spoon Freezery is the city's latest hospitality casualty.
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan discuss the performance of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in today's pivotal US presidential debate. They also… Audio
Council to consider whether to fund Tokoroa santa parade
Next week the local council will consider whether to fund the return of the Tokoroa santa parade. After a 35 year run, the Lions Club pulled the pin on the parade in 2023 due to rising costs. Last… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 11th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan and talks about today's fiery US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Plus producer Tom… Audio
Feature interview: The American stories we miss
Zaid Jilani is something that feels very unusual in the United States right now. He's a journalist who doesn't want to tell stories that fit into narratives on the left or the right. Fiercely… Audio
