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Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio

Amanda Knox did not go looking to spend two years diving into the case of Lucy Letby. She says Lucy Letby found her. Letby is the British neonatal nurse convicted for the murders of 7 babies and… Audio

Each week we ask for your help with an irk, a tricky situation or a problem. It's called You're the Judge. This week we're discussing whether a freelancer should continue with a planned gig even if he… Audio

Our tech expert Tim Batt joins Jesse to talk about Polymarket and prediction markets and the new MacBook Neo. Audio

Robbie Williams has set the record for the most number one albums for a solo artist in the UK, the most BRIT Awards, and the biggest solo show in British history. How did he do it? That's what music… Audio

Afternoons book critic Judge Bill Hastings joins Jesse to share what he's been reading: Liza Minelli, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! (Hodder and Stoughton, 2026) Naomi Arnold, North Bound (Harper… Audio

It's time for Mayoral minutes, our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them, and what makes their community special. This… Audio

King Country Rugby Referees are celebrating a century of whistleblowing. Yes, for one hundred years, committed referees have been strapping on their boots to support rugby across their small towns… Audio

When times are tight financially, every outgoing cost gets examined and for many of you that includes insurance payments. In February, it was revealed that the Government's going to do a review into… Audio

Last week we spoke to clothing brand Kowtow about turning their clothes into organic biochar. That prompted many of you to ask about the science behind the process and any carbon cost, so we thought… Audio

Once touted as a future icon of Auckland's cityscape, the Seascape Tower may now be New Zealand's first "ghost tower". Construction on the 187-metre, $300 million dollar luxury skyscraper halted in… Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice after his ex wife posted some explosive allegations about him on social media. The claims - which do not relate to any alleged criminal conduct -… Audio

Black Ferns sevens' win in New York, as the Black Caps and White Ferns take on South Africa in the cricket. Also, what is the issue causing headaches in Formula 1 racing. Audio

Esmeralda is undertaking a PhD researching the prevalence of eye diseases in Pacific communities. Audio

As the Iran conflict goes on, Victoria assesses the impact on New Zealand businesses - specifically the national airline. The latest big contruction firm to collapse - and what's next for now… Audio

Jesse Archer from Lake FM in Taupo. Audio