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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss the cancellation of an initiative trialling walking and cycling over Auckland Harbour Bridge. Plus, the return of The Panel's popular 'Ask the Pilot' segment.

New Zealand has so far managed to dodge the H5N1 virus, but it's becoming increasingly concerning to scientists, and it's on our doorstep

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Rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake have both dropped lyrics that range from sly digs at each other to allegations of addiction and domestic abuse. Wellington DJ Brad Warrington aka Sticky Fingers provides some history of the beef.

Nights' sports correspondent Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to weigh in on the Auckland stadium debate, the Warriors women's team's triumphant return to NRLW, and the potential for the All Blacks to play it Qatar.

Dr Allan McCay is Deputy Director of The Sydney Institute of Criminology and an Academic Fellow at the University of Sydney's Law School, with a particular focus on neurotechnology.

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Myopia, or short-sightedness, is one of the most common medical conditions in the world. Sachi Rathod has been treating it in low-decile schools all over Auckland.

Director, producer, and te reo Māori advocate Mahanga Pihama joins Emile Donovan to share a whakataukī that resonates with him.

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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss the cancellation of an initiative trialling walking and cycling over Auckland Harbour Bridge. Plus, the return of The Panel's popular 'Ask the Pilot' segment.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss an OECD report highlighting the country's key economic concerns and why the rules of Parliament matter.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss an OECD report highlighting the country's key economic concerns and why the rules of Parliament matter.

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Taiwan's plans to build a satellite network similar to Starlink, China's homegrown commercial plan passing a major safety test and China's space endeavours.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The effect of deep cuts throughout Massey University has been laid bare in a stark statistic. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

New Zealand's newest top tennis player Lulu Sun has had the biggest win of her professional career. After switching allegiances to New Zealand, from Switzerland, in March, the 23-year-old is rising up the world rankings following a big win in Florida. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.…

With the rising cost of insurance premiums, our video journalist Nick Monro asked people what they have insurance for.

Home insurance premiums have jumped up almost 25 percent in the past year - about six time faster than income. Insurance Council chief executive Kris Faafoi speaks to Lisa Owen

The victim in the fatal Ponsonby shooting and the gunman dont appear to know each other, according to police. Detective Inspector Chris Barry spoke with Lisa Owen.

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The future is looking bright for the small West Coast town of Reefton, which is sitting on a significant supply of a valuable mineral used in everything from iphones to solar panels and electric vehicles. Luka Forman reports.

The nurses organisation is urging the government to follow in Australia's footsteps and pay students doing mandatory on the job training to combat so called "placement poverty". Nurses Organisation kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke with Lisa Owen.

A woman in her 20s who had a skin reaction from her epilepsy medication nearly died after waiting weeks to see a dermatologist in the public system. Ruth Hill reports.

A man hunt is underway for an "extremely dangerous man" wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Auckland's Ponsonby last night. Melanie Earley reports.

A shake-up of the rugby sevens circuit this season will separate the best from the rest. For the first time a grand final will cap off the competition and New Zealand's men and women are in with a chance to be crowned champions in Madrid. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.

The coalition government will spend $1.9 billion dollars over the next four years on more prison beds, prison officers and rehabilitation for remand inmates. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke with Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Camille Nedelec speaks to Lisa Owen about ceasefire talks between Hamas and international mediators, the Israeli government's move to shut down Al Jazeera's offices in the country and the latest on strikes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Auckland council's use of compliance wardens with no legal powers to deal with anti social behaviour is a potentially dangerous slippery slope, according to a former top cop. Former police inspector & negotiator Lance Burdett spoke with Lisa Owen.

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss learning to say "no".

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss learning to say "no".

One of India's favourite sports, and the Punjabi diasporas go-to game, is thriving in Auckland. On Here Now with Kadambari Raghukumar this week, what's making NZ a hot destination for fresh Kabaddi players?

Resistance is futile. Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, so Dr Ethan Mollick from the Wharton School of Business, says we should take the time to learn how to work with it as a tool to make us more creative, more capable and even more human. After spending a few sleepless nights using AI, he's determined that we should stop thinking of it as …

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From the risks of box dye to the dreaded green tint when going from blonde to brown, we're covering it all. Our expert helps us delve into the intricacies of caring for dyed hair and explore the dos and don'ts of colouring your locks. It's a massive industry, hair dye sales are over $20 billion dollars a year globally, and in New Zealand it's estim…

A little known danger for our hard working logging truck drivers around the country is actually not when they're on the road dealing with some appalling drivers. In fact it's a shoulder problem that many have suffered from when they've been throwing the large chains over the massive logs they're hauling to keep them safely in place. Such is the pro…

Today Jonathan Mahon-Heap talks to Jesse about The Sympathizer on Neon and Heartbreak High on Netflix.

On today's episode, a homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night, RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe has the latest, Councils from Horowhenua, Kapiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City are meeting this Friday to discuss a regional water deal, former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Pr…

Cat MacNaughtan, is a blogger turned game creator We first met her on the show back in 2019, when she shared the card game she have created 'the Getting Lost Game', which encouraged families to get away from screens and connect through adventure. She been fairly busy since then selling the game worldwide, and winning a few awards along the way - mo…

Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez is a registered architect and senior academic at AUT. His work explores how existing buildings can be repurposed for entirely new uses. This is becoming increasingly important as our relationship with hybrid work continues to evolve, office vacancy rates are still sitting at over 10% Jose's new book "Architectural Exapta…

A major redevelopment project is underway at the iconic Ōtorohanga Kiwi House in Waikato, but how do you rebuild a 50 year-old zoo?

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Get ready to feel the chill around Aotearoa as temperatures drop across the motu. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook.

E Tū is having its case against TVNZ's job cuts heard at the Employment Relations Authority on Monday. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook.

News from the rural farming sector.

Lando Norris has scored his first Formula One victory, beating reigning world champion Max Verstappen in the Miami Grand Prix.