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'Dangerous and unacceptable': Uni condemns fireworks being shot at police, firefighters
The University of Otago is investigating student behaviour following the incident which saw two people arrested.
Kiwi fashion designers want more recognition from govt
New Zealand fashion designers want politicians to recognise the importance of the industry. Mindful Fashion Board Chair and designer Juliette Hogan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closure
The Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, Whakamātūtū, is on the brink of closing down after ACC pulled its funding. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high
Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high, with people still struggling to find work, or enough work. Student Job Search CEO Louise Savike spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Tom Phillips recordings: Why the police say they won't prosecute Stuff
Duelling opinion pieces have been published this morning, after the news site posted police audio from the night fugitive dad died.
Police swarm Auckland suburb, one seriously injured
Police say it is believed all parties involved are known to each other.
Is it time to ban horse racing? This animal advocate thinks so
An animal advocate wants a ban on horse racing saying it causes death and injury to innocent animals. Audio
The hidden rise of organised crime networks in New Zealand and the Pacific
In the past seven years, the price of methamphetamine has dropped by 36 percent. In that same period, food prices have risen by about 37 percent. Writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel Plus for 4 November 2025
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: fashion writer Emma Gleason looks at the demise of fashion magazines, and what it… Audio
'Creeped out and disgusted' - Teacher sent late-night sexualised messages to teen students
A teenage girl whose teacher messaged her late into the night said she felt "creeped out and disgusted" by his advances.
The Panel with Richard Pamatatau and Deborah Hart, Part 2
In part two, some P.E. teachers aren't happy about the new draft curriculum for the subject - the subject's head at Onslow College, Ben Rogers, brings his reaction. Then, machine knitting used to me… Audio
Over 100 police officers still working despite breath test investigation
Police are not ruling out criminal investigations after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were falsified. Audio
The Panel with Richard Pamatatau and Deborah Hart, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Richard Pamatatau and Deborah Hart. First up, they pick through the Melbourne Cup results with Rob Burnet. Then they head to Auckland… Audio
Waitaki council accepts Crown intervention over water plan
The Waitaki District Council's standalone water services delivery plan was rejected last month.
McDonald's takes another bite at a Wānaka store
The fast food giant's bid to build a restaurant at Mt Iron was declined, so it has now applied to build a 450-square-metre restaurant in the Three Parks business area. Audio
Large fire spreads through Hawke's Bay farmland
The fire began just 30 minutes before a restricted fire season came into force.
Kinetic defends its buses after union questions following fatal crash
Bus operator Kinetic says its buses are designed and built safely, in response to questions after a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles.
Fireworks shot at emergency services in Dunedin
They were responding to reports of 50 people shooting fireworks at each other
Seven lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary to be euthanised
"There were no real options left. The staff and I are devastated."
