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As well as playing guitar for the Best Group-nominated band Mermaidens, Lily Paris West is the artist behind two of the three album covers in contention for Best Album Artwork.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Cocker & Jennie Moreton discuss where the money for the new Waikeria mega prison is going, tipping culture and the socially focused restaurant serving up $4 meals in Dunedin. Martin Cocker is the former CEO of Netsafe and Founder of the Online Safety Exchange. Jennie Moreton is a Financial…

News bulletin recorded at 12AMBởi RNZ

During the Nights quiz, when eliminating one of the three options, we encountered the classic Monty Hall problem. If given the opportunity, should you switch your choice?

When Father Greg Boyle became priest of Dolores Mission Church in Los Angeles, at least nine gangs were active in the vicinity of the parish. Now, his initiative Homeboy Industries helps tens of thousands leave the gang life.

A wrap of the day's big stories

Writer Henry Cooke joins Emile Donovan from London to update us on the forthcoming UK election and a damning poll.

From ancient Roman attempts to define the edge of civilisation to European powers drawing straight lines on maps, borders have shaped the modern world, writes British journalist Jonn Elledge.

Dunedin's Hard to Find (But Worth The Effort) Quality Secondhand Bookshop is looking to hire up to two full-time workers. According to the ad those wanting the job must: love books, be honest and reliable, and have "good teeth".

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

ABC Wantok Program for 23 May 2024.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Cocker & Jennie Moreton discuss where the money for the new Waikeria mega prison is going, tipping culture and the socially focused restaurant serving up $4 meals in Dunedin. Martin Cocker is the former CEO of Netsafe and Founder of the Online Safety Exchange. Jennie Moreton is a Financial…

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Cocker & Jennie Moreton discuss the Governments new mining strategy, and mental health groups call for urgent investment. Martin Cocker is the former CEO of Netsafe and Founder of the Online Safety Exchange. Jennie Moreton is a Director and Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners.…

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Cocker & Jennie Moreton discuss the Governments new mining strategy, and mental health groups call for urgent investment. Martin Cocker is the former CEO of Netsafe and Founder of the Online Safety Exchange. Jennie Moreton is a Director and Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners.…

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the cost of living gap widening between younger and older generations.

Four siblings have banded together to spark up a little business in the hope it will help them fund their big dreams. They've collected pinecones, branches and wood from around their rural property to run 'Nelson's Kindling Kids'. And they're selling hundreds of boxes as the winter months arrive. Samantha Gee has their story.…

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The government says it is frustrated there has been no progress in bringing New Zealanders stuck in New Caledonia home today. More than 200 are still in the Pacific Island nation after France declined our government's application for another evacuation. The stalling of getting our people out - comes as French President Emmanuel Macron flew in ... t…

The New Zealand Breakers need a new coach just months out from the start of the Australian National Basketball League season. Head coach Mody Maor has quit after two years in the job opting to take up a coaching role in Asia. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Susana Lei'ataua

Covid modeller Michael Plank explains to Susana Leiataua how new Covid variants are threatening to bring another wave of the virus as we head into winter.

Yellow Brick Road chief executive John Moore talks to Susana Leiataua about how an overwhelmed mental health system is putting pressure on families.

Hospital beds for mental health patients are so in demand people are being turned away from wards and discharged suddenly. Figures released by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand for its northern region show close to 100 percent of the beds are filled, all of the time. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

All the top stories and other headlines from the day

Charlotte Davie speaks to Susana Leiataua about stepping in to help her bus driver when she suffered a medical event and started swerving on the road.

We all know the feeling of making an online purchase and having to get up to grab your credit card from across the room. That's about to change with open banking set to change the way people can make payments. Louise Ternouth explains.

Visual journalist Nick Monro asks people if the government should provide help to first home buyers.

New Zealanders blindsided by the government's announcement to scrap the First Home Grants scheme, say the news comes as a slap in the face. Lucy Xia reports.

The government says it is frustrated there has been no progress in bringing New Zealanders stuck in New Caledonia home today. Political Editor Jo Moir speaks to Susana Leiataua

The Black Ferns have dropped two of its biggest stars following their shock loss to Cananda. Ruby Tui and Ruahei Demant are out of the starting fifteen for this weekend's clash with Australia in Auckland. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the latest from Donald Trump's criminal trial and reports of a Christian nationalist flag hanging in front of the house of a Supreme Court Justice.

Teaching Council CEO Lesley Hoskin speaks to Susana Leiataua about primary school teacher failing basic science and maths.

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss why we forget.

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss why we forget.

Budget Day 2024 is coming up next week on Thursday 30 May.It will be one of the biggest political events of the year and possibly define the Coalition Government. Some critics have predicted it will be a 'Black Budget' but what does that actually mean? Today Dr Grant Morris looks back to 1958 and the infamous Black Budget.…

Today Simon Wilson's with Jesse to talk about 'green housing' off the back of the NZ Green Building Council Housing Summit held in Auckland this week.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

A three-time Olympic gold medal-winning rower, a Commonwealth Games bronze for road cycling, and soon-to-be Team New Zealand cycler, Hamish's athletic career knows no bounds. Hamish speaks to Jesse.

Rachel talks about Reb Fountain's cover of OMC's How Bizarre and a new track out from Vera Ellen.

Questions to Ministers TANYA UNKOVICH to the Prime Minister: What update can he provide on the coalition Government's commitment to Gumboot Friday? HON CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Associate Minister of Immigration: Is she committed to ensuring …

The New Zealand Catan National Championships take place on June 1st and 2nd at Wellycon.

On today's episode, a New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious, a study has found a significant proportion of new primary teachers do not have the most basic qualifications in science and maths, a new study has found there are more vape retailers in…

RNZ has created an Asia unit, largely based here in Auckland to reflect the diversity in our communities and share their stories.

Charlotte Squire helps people write their family history - for themselves and future generations. Why?

Central Auckland's Kelmarna Community Farm have been feeding the community and bringing the joy of gardening to urban residents for forty years.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

On going flooding across southern Brazil has claimed the lives of more than 150-people, injured hundreds and left 104-missing. World Watch's Andrew McRae spoke with World Vision's impact director for Brazil Louis Corzo.

Joining Evie and So'omālō today, revered Rapper Nauti and 2024 Billy T Nominee Advait Kirtikar are in - we're also having a closer look at Expo's, Gilmore Girls and Lookalikes, tune on in!

An AK-74, shotgun, machete and ammunition stashed deep in the ground was not what an amateur metal detectorist thought he'd find on his first outing. Dan O'Donnell spoke to Charlotte Cook.