About a thousand of New Zealand's rarest whitebait species have been released into streams in Auckland's Waitakere ranges today. Our reporter Lucy Xia was at the Huia catchment today to witness the release.

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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nalini Baruch and Martin Bosley discuss the just released mental health report: Maori and young people are slipping through the cracks. To finish they chat to an insurer about New Zealand's most stolen car and his tips on how to avoid grand theft auto.…

Two of the biggest names in New Zealand Rugby have recommitted to the country for another three years. Senior All Blacks Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby to the end of the 2027 World Cup. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.

A video posted to an Instagram page last night shows a girl being stomped on the head and face as she lies on the ground trying to protect herself. Natalie Akoorie reports.

A worker viciously beaten in a random attack in Aucland's CBD says he's been off work for months with a litany of injuries and is now constantly looking over his shoulder. Chris, takes care of some of city's trees and was working in Aotea Square when he was viciously attacked in January by a man who had allegedly made violent threats against others…

Another group of cancer doctors is piling the pressure on the government to honour it's election promise to patients... It believes have so far been overlooked in drug funding decisions. Dr Rodger Tiedemann, a haematologist, is one of 50 specialists have signed another open letter to the government imploring it to also honour the pre-election promi…

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Survivors of Marylands School and the Hebron Trust took a step on the path to healing as a Christchurch park and street which once bore the school's name were officially renamed Validation Park and Validation Place. Tim Brown reports.

Porirua leaders have voted in favour of upgrading a pump station in the hope of stopping sewage flowing into the sea at Titahi Bay. Kate Green reports.

The government's confirmed a total of four billion dollars of funding to patch up and prevent pot holes on the motu's roads and highways. Transport minister Simeon Brown says the funding boost is a "record investment". He joins Lisa Owen.

Residents in two Auckland suburbs had a rude awakening overnight after two shootings rocked their normally quiet neighbourhoods. Finn Blackwell went to the scene of both shootings and filed this report.

Government briefings show the immigration minister asked for an estimate of Palestinians who might apply to join their families in New Zealand if the Government opened a Ukraine-style visa category. Gill Bonnett reports.

World Cup footballers are calling for the A-League Women's competition to adopt full-time professionalism - as soon as possible. Professional Footballers Australia have released a report today that highlighted the A-League as slipping behind other women's football leagues overseas. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.…

A University of Canterbury student who won a car worth $20,000 has decided to give it to someone who had more use for it. The lucky recipient, Tyler, spoke with Lisa Owen.

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Hunter Biden's federal trial and a "first of its kind" law close to being passed in New York that would place tighter restrictions on how social media companies interact with minors.

A luxury real estate company claims multi million dollar property owners are selling up and abandoning New Zealand for the lucky country..taking their cash with them. Patterson Luxury says industry data shows 50 percent of vendors who sold multi million dollar homes over the past six months have moved to Australia. The homes sold were in the 4 to t…

Before March 2020, most mediation in New Zealand was delivered face to face. The Covid pandemic has fundamentally changed this and now a lot of mediation is delivered online. Along with legal history, mediation is Dr Grant Morris' academic specialty area. Today he explores the transformation that has occurred in New Zealand mediation over the past …

Today Ali's talking to Jesse about the growing problem of mental health issues in younger people and getting help for them. She talks about the prevalence of the issue and the difficulties getting access to the right help for them.

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Suzie Bates grew up playing backyard cricket with her older brothers in Dunedin. By the time she was 15, she was playing for the Otago Sparks, and she made her international debut in 2006. We speak to her about her career.

On today's episode, X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic ultrasounds will soon be free for all New Zealanders when referred by their GP, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden denies proposed changes to the Holidays Act will disproportionately affect certain groups, Police in Auckland are appealing for information after drive…

Renata Wiles spent hundreds of hours exploring Auckland with her daughter looking for the coolest playgrounds and kid-friendly activities available. Renata speaks to Jesse.

The finalists for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced today.Taking us through the list of finalists books editor and our own book critic Claire Mabey.

On this day 80 years ago, in 1944, thousands of troops stormed five beaches in northern France. Five of those troops - all New Zealanders - are featured in an Air Force Museum of New Zealand exhibtion which opens today.

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On today's podcast we catch up with SPYCC from SWIDT about their busy May of SWIDT music month. Also joining us were the AMA nominated group Grecco Romank who are about to play JUNK FEST and they also talk to us about their creative music videos!

Coronation Street fans are digesting the news that one of the show's most familiar and enduring faces is leaving. Actress Helen Worth who's 73, has played Gail Rodwell, formerly Gail Platt, for 50 years. The Listener's TV reviewer Linda Burgess spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Police in Auckland are appealing for information after drive-by shootings in two different suburbs overnight. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety denies proposed changes to the Holidays Act will disproportionately affect certain groups. Brooke van Velden spoke to Charlotte Cook.

X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic ultrasounds will soon be free for all New Zealanders when referred by their GP. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Starting baby on solids can be a daunting prospect, no matter how many kids you have - since every child's food journey is different. Baby led weaning or spoon feeding? How to introduce potential allergens into their diet? How much is enough? Australian-based duo Julia Tellidis and Lauren Skora are a clinical nutritionist and baby nutrition consult…

Starting baby on solids can be a daunting prospect, no matter how many kids you have - since every child's food journey is different.

The race to Tauranga's first election in five years is heating up with 86 people vying for a spot at the council table.

Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival published by Simon & Schuster

The Bank of New Zealand has done a u-turn in its position on physical branches - saying customers want more face-to face interactions. BNZ closed 38 branches across 2020 and 2021 - and it reduced opening hours at many branches since in recent years. BNZ now says it is bringing back the 'branch experience' and touting that all of its stores will be …

Kaliane Bradley's debut novel began as a bit of fun to entertain friends during lockdown in London. The Ministry of Time is both a time travel/sci fi novel, a romcom and a mystery with a twist.

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On today's episode, part-time workers could end up with less sick leave if proposals by the Workplace Relations Minister go ahead we hear from Labour's workplace relations and safety spokesperson Camilla Belich as well as the Employers and Manufacturers Association head of advocacy Alan McDonald, official police data shows foot patrols in Auckland …

Australia needs to be prepared for 'megadroughts' lasting more than 20 years, according to climate modellers.

A union representing bus drivers in Auckland says many are going to work fearing for their lives, as aggressive behaviour and intimidation reaches crisis point.

It's the five yearly door to door survey that literally counts us up, and gives us a picture of who we are, where we live, and how we identify. But after two disappointing censuses - Stats NZ says it is looking to move beyond the traditional way it has done the official count.

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The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office is ramping up its efforts to help people prepare. Pretoria Gordon reports.

New Zealand's Indian communities are paying attention to how Narendra Modi's style of leadership will change, now he's leading a coalition. Indian Weekender editor Ravi Bajpai spoke to Corin Dann.

Wellington city councillors will debate on Thursday whether to delay work on the Golden Mile until a new transport plan has been drawn up. Wellington councillors Tony Randle and Teri O'Neill spoke to Corin Dann.