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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 October 2025
Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt; Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022; Kiwi teen heading to… Audio
How to cope with a broken night's sleep
Some people panic when they don't get enough rest: here's how to survive the next day.
A 55-year-old choir battling for survival
Established over half a century ago, The Auckland Boy's Choir has seen a drop in numbers post Covid, and its future is uncertain.
Review: 'Pike River' is a perfect film, but take tissues
"Impeccable filmmaking, terrific film," says New Zealand filmmaker and documentary expert Dame Gaylene Preston.
Turning Twizel into a film set: Show Me Shorts director Arthur Gay
Show Me Shorts Film Festival turns 20 this year. It's become Aotearoa's leading international short film festival and this month there will be more than 80 films, 100 screenings across 40 venues this… Audio
Review: Local jazz maestro pilots sonic spaceship upwards on 'Pool Sharks'
Joe Kaptein impresses, not just for his chops on the keys, but an ability to pen thoroughly inviting compositions.
CAA undecided on investigation into flights' bird strike emergency
A Fiji Airways flight was forced to circle for two hours before landing at Christchurch Airport, after it was struck by what is thought to have been a substantial flock of birds.
Military chopper forced to land after signs of engine fire
Another military aircraft, a Texan T1 single prop plane could be seen circling the air base.
Residents 'held hostage' due to works on only access road
The only way in and out for 4000 residents will be reduced to one lane, with fears it will cause "chaos" and restrict emergency services.
'Treated like animals': NZers activists detained by Israeli forces arrive home
The three New Zealanders were welcomed at Auckland International Airport by a crowd of supporters.
Visitors to Rotorua pools urged to come forward amid search for teacher
Police have been combing the area around the hot and cold pools on Waiotapu Loop Rd for Rotorua man Jayleb-Che.
Te Papa announces restructure plan in cost cutting effort
It comes after the museum started charging international visitors to the site due to rising costs of energy, insurance and staffing.
One critical after vehicle hits person in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in the Auckland suburb of Manukau. Police were called to the scene just before 3pm on Dawson...
The Pre-Panel for 10 October 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show. Audio
'Disgusted' mum apologises after teens trash elderly couple's home
A homeowner found one of the teens still at the property, while there was also blood, broken glass and vomit throughout the house, one report says.
Freaky Friday
Time for Freaky Friday .. our chance to dive into the supernatural .. the odd .. the unusual. Today we chat to Harmony from Motuek about their unsettling experience in 1970s Portland. Audio
Ahoy! Some wild tales from the high seas
This weekend the third Whangarei Maritime festival takes place at the town basin. There will be boats - obviously - but also live music, a maritime careers fair, food and all the rest. This year, not… Audio
Aratere ferry sold, set to end its days at recycling shipyard
After 26 years of service and 5 million passengers transported, the Interislander is being shipped off.
How a business owner nearly lost everything to meth - and found her way back
It was just a dabble at a party, thought nutritionist Lisa Reid. She couldn't believe how quickly she needed the drug to cope.
When your big plans for life differ from your partner's
Couples will often have very different ideas about what they want at various stages of life, but it can be resolved, an expert says.