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Over $100k raised in 24 hours for Auckland foodbank
Last week it was reported that former heavyweight boxer Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank would not have enough stock to last until Christmas. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11 November 2024
On today's episode, a dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hikoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Maori, the Justice… Audio
Heart of the City on cost of Christmas tree in Auckland city
A Christmas tree going up in Te Komititanga Square, between lower Queen Street and the Waterfront is causing controversy due to the cost. Viv Beck from Heart of the City spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Cost of Christmas tree in Auckland causes controversy
The Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance says a Christmas Tree going up in downtown Auckland will cost more a million dollars. Alliance spokesperson Sam Warren spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Because I was nearly killed, I would not give up'
Lois Gibson says her anger at her own attacker has helped put hundreds behind bars, earning her a Guinness World Record for most positive identifications by a forensic artist. Audio
More than 10,000 Kiwi properties could be uninsurable as risk grows
Thousands of homes could be left unprotected in the coming years as new research points to a looming insurance crisis because of climate change.
Man loses graduation ring underwater in 1977 - it's now been found
A day before Morgan Perigo's 83rd birthday, an unexpected package showed up on his doorstep. Inside was his 1965 McMaster University graduation ring.
Why you may need to bin your black spatula
Some black spatulas and other black plastic items might contain flame retardant that probably isn't great for your body.
In pictures: Crowds enjoy NZ's oldest country show
Thousands turned out on Saturday for the Bay of Islands Pastoral and Industrial show, which has been held on the same site in Waimate North since 1888.
Metiria Turei: Complexities of Te Tiriti
Former Māori politician and scholar Metiria Turei discusses her new book which looks at the complexities of Te Tiriti issues. Audio
Rock-star physicist Brian Cox: Solar Systems
Professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester, Brian Cox has a new Sky TV series Solar System investigates the skies above us. Audio
Birkenstocks are 250 - how did the 'fugly' shoe take over the world?
While it's hard to imagine today, Birkenstock's journey to achieving style status has been a slow burn.
Coldplay performing three shows at Eden Park next week
Auckland's hospitality sector is preparing for what they say will be their busiest week of the year. Coldplay is performing three shows at Eden Park next week, and some fans are spending upwards of… Audio
Households moving away from traditional Christmas spread
The Christmas Day table could look very different this year with more households moving away from the traditional spread. With less than seven weeks till the big day - shopping and cooking website… Audio
The Pre-Panel for the 8th November
Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Audio
Weekend Stuff: cleaning/house keeping with Rachael Quinn
Rachael Quinn is a professional organsier and housekeeper, she's here to answer any and all questions around cleaning and keeping the house shipshape. Today she's talking about ways to create a… Audio
A refugee welcome that hasn't been matched in 80 years
The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history.
Freaky Friday: Don't cut the Kauri
Greg tells a tale of a scared stand of trees and the spookiness that ensued. Audio
Old greyhounds deserve a great retirement
Greyhounds As Pets is a charity organisation dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. Audio
Run-in with an iron doesn't stop Kiwi at Melbourne Cup fashion comp
A Gisborne financial analyst has scooped a top prize at Australasian racing's fanciest fashion event.
