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Metro editor and former bass player for punk band Die! Die! Die! Henry Oliver joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the influence of producer Steve Albini, who has died aged 61.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Selwyn Manning discuss over half of surveyed businesses failing to recycle their e-waste and a drop in kids reading for pleasure. Also, just what is "woke" food?

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The Loan and Mercantile building on the city's waterfront will have 30 apartments for low-income tenants from the government's Housing Register.

AUT lecturer Dr Lewis Tennant has conducted the largest study to date into New Zealand's podcasting market, studying over 700 podcasts across 13 categories, with the data going back to 2005.

A wrap of the day's big stories

Nearly 85 years since the death of its founder, the Rātana movement still carries a significant amount of mana in Aotearoa's political and social spheres. But that is only one side to the story of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.

We all have a life, but what should we do with it? Dan Weijers is a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Waikato.

ABC Wantok Program for 9 May 2024.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Selwyn Manning discuss over half of surveyed businesses failing to recycle their e-waste and a drop in kids reading for pleasure. Also, just what is "woke" food?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Selwyn Manning discuss the Government introducing compulsory work seminars for job-seeking beneficiaries and having your say on the Census.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Selwyn Manning discuss the Government introducing compulsory work seminars for job-seeking beneficiaries and having your say on the Census.

In Australia, allowing people to access their own superannuation to buy a home has triggered a warning about a trillion dollar burden on the Australian taxpayer by the end of the century if people are forced to rely on the aged pension. Australia correspondenet Peter Ryan spoke with Lisa Owen.

A bloody botched up police job - that is how Lachlan Jones' dad has summed up the investigation into the three year old's death. Timothy Brown has more.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Yet another urgent Waitangi Tribunal claim into the Governments policies got underway in Wellington today - this time it's the proposed Treaty Principles Bill under scrutiny. Maori Issues Reporter Pokere Paewai spoke with Lisa Owen.

Well they may have claimed Phar Lap, but New Zealand now has one back over the Aussies in the form of Georgia-Rose Brown. The Australian-born artistic gymnast was today named in the New Zealand Olympic team today for Paris 2024, after officially switching allegiances to Aotearoa in January. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.…

A nation wide warning to power down what you do NOT need tomorrow morning ..due to a potential electricity shortgage. Transpower CEO executive general manaher Chantelle Bramley spoke with Lisa Owen

All the top stories and other headlines from the day

Our video journalist Nick Monro asked people what they think should be in the government's school lunch.

The government yesterday anounced its carving more than a hundred million dollars off the cost of the school lunch programme ..but it says even more kids will get a free feed. CEO and Co-founder of KidsCan Charitable Trust. Julie Chapman discussed the programme with Lisa Owen.

The Finance Minister says the tax cuts she'll announce at the Budget later this month will be "meaningful but modest". Giles Dexter reports

The Black Ferns play their first Test of the year against the USA on Saturday and the coaching staff haven't been afraid to give some newcomers game time. Three players will make their debut in the Pacfic Four Series game in Hamilton as the team plans for the future. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.…

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Joe Biden withholding weapons shipments from Israel if an offensive is launched in Rafah and Republicans forcing a vote to oust Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

A Te Whatu Ora boss has angered GPs by claiming half their work could be done via tele health . Dr Angus Chambers from Genpro spoke with Lisa Owen.

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud.

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud.

Back in August 2018 we talked about the history of free speech in NZ. In the last few weeks there has been some controversy at my university over a planned debate on freedom of speech. Today we can catch up with developments and look at these in the context of our history.

The cycling debate in Wellington has been a hot potato recently with Green MP Julie Anne Genter's cycling and transport wars spilling over into Parliament. He's also got some thoughts on Wellington City Council's airport shares and a lovely update on the release of kiwi on the Karori golf course.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

In 1995, a history-making team of all-women - America3 who came agonisingly close being in America's Cup final themselves. At the helm was none other than Kiwi Olympic silver medallist, and trailblazer, Leslie Egnot.

Questions to Ministers RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What feedback, if any, have social service providers given her on their ability to meet current hardship demands in their communities? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister fo…

On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social Investment Agency will be set up as part of this year's Budget, Victoria University professor and economist Arthur Grimes joins us, former Fijian Prime Mini…

Hastings-born comedian Trygve Wakenshaw is a critically acclaimed comedian known for his sharp and playful physical comedy.

A new cure for snoring is being touted online, it's the didgeridoo! While that might sound a bit out there, there is some scientific basis to it.

Earlier this week one of our listeners shared that she had just picked an Avocado sized 186g Feijoa.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Nurses are rallying in cities around the country calling for more health funding in the budget to fix the staffing crisis. The Nurses Orginisation's Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke to Charlotte Cook.

C-List celebrities So'omālō and Evie sit with superstars Benjamin Mack and Isla Noon, the team continue their New Zealand Music Month celebrations, and Producer Harry reminisces on his past of great savings on video rentals and dinners.

Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice. RNZ's Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Charlotte Cook.

News from the rural farming sector.

Three debutants have been named in the first Black Ferns team of the year.

Midday Business News for 9 May 2024

The Finance Minister has confirmed a Social Investment Agency will be set up as part of this year's Budget, with an aim of investing in earlier and better interventions to support the country's most vulnerable. Victoria University professor and economist Arthur Grimes spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense. RNZ reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The top stories and other headlines at midday

Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz looks at season two of The Jinx, Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and Hollywood Con Queen, about a scam targeting professionals in the film industry and how those behind it were caught.

Melbourne-based provisional psychologist Darren Godwin says tween and teens athletes and their parents can benefit from the same sort of assistance pros get to deal with ups and downs.