National
Warnings about retail crime group's lack of expertise ignored
Officials advised justice minister in January that remaining two members "do not hold subject matter expertise". Audio
Celebrating locals selling local produce
National Farmers' Markets Week kicks off tomorrow, an annual celebration encouraging shoppers to ditch the supermarket and give their local market a go. Helen Dorresteyn co-founded the Clevedon… Audio
Politics: How low can Luxon go?
What on earth is going on with the National Party? That's the question that seems to be on lots of lips as new polling shows the party only a couple of points above its disastrous 2020 numbers. The… Audio
Move over Womad, metal fans are taking over the Bowl
Move over Womad, the metal fans are taking over the Bowl for an 'epic' weekend of rock.
How do you know if your beach is okay to swim at?
How does the public know what's safe and what's not, especially when the official advice comes with caveats?
The debate NZ should really be having about language policy
Analysis: Without a clearly articulated framework with a strong evidence base, New Zealand is missing out on the potential opportunities offered by its growing linguistic diversity.
Questions raised over TVNZ's editorial independence
It comes after the news outlet's chair discussed a news story with Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith. Audio
The Panel Plus for Thursday March 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: what's in a wealth tax? International success has been patchy, and it's been… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira, Part 2
In part two, DOC is pulling out of maintaining a popular track leading to a natural sinkhole in Abel Tasman. Local resident and caver Gerard Hindmarsh is incensed. Then, Toyota Corollas and Bentleys… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira. First up, Defence Force planes heading to the Middle East to evacuate stranded New Zealanders will be… Audio
Nowhere immune from earthquakes, not even Northland
A series of tremors shook Kerikeri this week.
The Pre Panel for 5 March 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview The Panel for 5 March 2026 Audio
Explainer: How do you know if solar is right for you?
With all this talk of oil shortages, solar power looks more and more appealing, but how do you know whether it could work for you and if you've already signed on to a solar system, how can you get the… Audio
Smashed it! Chris Harris on that amazing Black Caps performance
We're starting the show with that epic performance by the Black Caps. The team stunned South Africa in the T20 semifinal; crushing them to win by nine wickets. Finn Allen was the hero of the match… Audio
Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth
Last year, the council received more than 1300 reports of dog attacks on people. Audio
Vasectomy reversal: Why some families are doubling down on kids
As financial and time pressures seem to ever increase for parents, some are doubling down on growing their family, even if that means a vasectomy reversal.
'My kids were neglected': Mother describes day of baby's death
She has described her broken relationship, drug use, and the day her son died to a coronial inquiry.
2500 cases of Steinlager beer recalled over incorrect labelling
NZ Food Safety says the recall is "concerning" for consumers who choose non-alcoholic beers for medical, cultural, or lifestyle reasons.
The Whip for 4 March 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Holly Bennett, Corin Dann and Marian Hobbs. They begin with a look at the events in Iran, and New… Audio
The Panel Plus for Wednesday 4 March 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: regular linguist Rory O'Sullivan breaks down the strange words often used in place… Audio
