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The Panel producer Tessa Guest is with Jesse to chat about what podcasts she's enjoying and is keen to share with us. Tape Notes, hosted by John Kennedy Deep Water, hosted by Lydia Gard Audio
Feature: Why we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss non-human intelligent life
For years, it was easy to dismiss talk of UAPs, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, formerly known as UFOs. But director and producer Dan Farah argues that moment is over. In his new documentary, The… Audio
The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
Television Critic: Pluribus and Malice
Our telly critic Dominic Corry is here with me to share his picks: Pluribus - Apple TV Malice - Prime Video Audio
Media in middle of fudge stunts, 'right v left' rows
This week, the finance minister pushed back at a critical lobby group campaign, while academics and experts mulled the polarising political landscape.
'Mother of all debates’ & right v left polarisation of news
The finance minister's pushed back hard at a lobby group's PR campaign which made headlines even before it began. The impact of online advocacy on our politics and news was also aired at two… Audio
Excitement bubbling ahead of premiere for third Avatar film
Excitement is bubbling ahead of the New Zealand premiere of the Avatar franchise's third film this weekend. Avatar: Fire and Ash screens at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington tomorrow night, with stars… Audio
Australian mum's fight against social media grabs global leaders
Emma Mason's daughter's story is at the centre of her advocacy - hoping no other child has to experience what she endured online.
The Detail: The stories that defined a year
If 2025 had a national soundtrack, it would be a mix of money worries, power struggles and sporting turbulence.
The stories that defined a year
The news year, unpacked, by five divas with microphones Audio
Australian content creators feel sting of losing young fans to social media ban
Australia ordered 10 of the biggest platforms including TikTok, Meta's Instagram and Alphabet's YouTube to bar around one million users under 16 or face hefty fines.
The Pre-Panel for 11 December 2025
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Trump demands CNN get new owners in Warner bidding war
The US president said he wants to ensure CNN, which he has long feuded with, gets new ownership as part of the Warner Bros Discovery sale.
Midweek- PMs hog the screen, Coster at length, WBD
Presidents and Prime Ministers happily hogged the screen in TV specials this week - but not our PM. Ex-top cop Andrew Coster broke his silence at length - and big deals are being done in overseas… Audio
Day one of Australia's social media ban for under-16s
Leo Puglisi is chief anchor and managing director at 6 News Australia and he joins Emile Donovan for his thoughts. Audio
Revealed: The most complained about TV ads for 2025
From burnouts to bare bottoms, Kiwis had a gutful of a few well-known businesses on their screens. Video
MPs join forces to address social media harm against children
"I have children who went through a life without this, and the fact our kids are going through this is just not acceptable." Audio
Nominations released ahead of Golden Globe awards
Dark comedy "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has topped the list of Hollywood's Golden Globe awards, receiving nine nominations. Entertainment reporter Kate Rodger spoke to… Audio
RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins Bill Toft Award
The annual Bill Toft Media Award is awarded for the purpose of encouraging excellence in electronic media in New Zealand.
The political push for a social media ban, flatpack fever
Australia's banning social media for teens, and there's a slick media campaign for the same here. The PM's onside, but will the government follow? And why is a social media pioneer resisting this… Audio
