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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
How much of a pay rise would you need to change jobs?
Do you think you are underpaid? A new survey shows 61% of New Zealand workers would switch jobs for a higher salary, with a pay rise being the most common incentive. Robert Half New Zealand director… Audio
Auckland's Smith and Caughey's to close
After a brief reprieve, the Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's will officially close on the 31st of July after 145 years of business. Heart of the City's Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Budget will be 'no lolly scramble': Finance Minister
It's Budget day and the Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no lolly scramble and no BS. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Do we still need Parliament TV?
Have the introduction of cameras into the chambers of Parliament changed the way MP's debate for the worse? Palmerston North lawyer and 'The Blue Review' substack author Liam Hehir believes so, and he… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Andie McCombs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Andie McCombs. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Andie McCombs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Andie McCombs. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 21 May 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme, plus producer Sam Hollis joins to share a study that calculated exactly how much the average person's… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, The ACT party asked for advice on the full range of possible punishments for Te Pati Maori MPs following last year's Treaty Principles haka - including imprisonment, RNZ today… Audio
Human Rights Commission watching Budget closely
The Human Rights Commission says it'll be watching to see if Budget 2025 improves the lives of disabled people or makes them harder. Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker spoke to Corin Dann.
…Chlöe Swarbrick
Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it would take for them to join forces with National . Audio
Suspension suspended: The Privileges Committee drama
Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago's law faculty joins Emile Donovan to explain the bureaucracy and the politics at play with the suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs, a motion… Audio
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Jenni Giblin (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Jenni Giblin. They discuss a new public artwork garnering harsdh reactions from locals and the bus lane camera raking in… Audio
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Jenni Giblin (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Jenni Giblin. Audio
New Zealand's 'Little Miss Metric'
lthough she "retired" at age 10, Jeannie Preddey has a special place in New Zealand history.
The Pre-Panel for 20 May 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme, plus producer Sam Hollis joins to share the news of a study making a huge difference to air pollution in… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate this afternoon surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pati Maori MPs who performed a haka in parliament earlier this… Audio
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is action-packed, and quite ridiculous
As Tom Cruise's muscular action franchise reaches its ostensible conclusion - although let's face it: if this one does well, they'll totally come back - it's worth taking stock of the journey taken to…
Wildlife Act changes explained
The Act has been branded the 'Kiwi Killing Bill' by Greenpeace, but the conservation minister says it still protects wildlife while also supporting the economy.
Julia Deans performs 'Six-String Heart' live on radio for first time
The song, which the Kiwi singer has already performed at live shows, will feature on her upcoming album.
