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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson ask where have all the Swiss Army Knives gone. They also discuss paying for scans during pregnancy and the Wellington lawyer taking Jetstar to the disputes tribunal. Kathryn Graham is a Development Executive at the New Zealand Film Commission. Simon Wilson is a Sen…

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the internets trending topic of the week. Did you every carry round a swiss army pocket knife?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson discuss the removal of free evening and weekend parking in the Auckland CBD, and the impact of the solar storm on our power grid. Kathryn Graham is a Development Executive at the New Zealand Film Commission. Simon Wilson is a Senior writer for the NZ Herald.…

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the internets trending topic of the week. Did you every carry round a swiss army pocket knife?

Tucked away in west Auckland, a bird rescue centre has been attracting people with experience from around the world keen to help rescue injured NZ avians.

Harlan Coben is an accidental novelist whose success is no accident. It comes from hard work, deep empathy and unreserved respect for the joy of reading.

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Our expert today knows a thing or two about books - and he should too, seeing he has 1 million of them - yes you heard that right.

What can you make out of fresh air? Quite a lot actually.

Claire Chitham reviews the latest on TV

On today's episode, two have died and one person is seriously injured in a house fire in Auckland, reporter Melanie Earley has the latest, Police are investigating three new complaints in connection to historical events at the notorious Christchurch bar, Mama Hooch, Sophie Brown is a survivor of the sexual assault case, and waived her right to name…

When Lauren Keenan (Te Ati Awa ki Taranaki) first started writing, she was told to set her stories overseas otherwise they wouldn't get published.

We've all become amateur aurora experts over the past couple of days - with a rare solar storm causing dazzling displays in the sky over North and South Islands.

While the prevalence of rare disorders in New Zealand might be up for debate, the impact of a rare disorder diagnosis is not - it's life-changing.

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The hospitality sector in Auckland says new overnight parking fees will be an unfair burden on staff whose shifts finish late and start early. Hospitality New Zealand's chief executive Steve Armitage spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The Secondary Principals Association says student teachers need stronger monitoring during their classroom work experience. Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault spoke to Charlotte Cook.

News from the rural farming sector.

Dame Lisa Carrington has suffered a rare defeat in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, beaten by fellow New Zealander Aimee Fisher in the K1 500m at the latest Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary.

Midday Business News for 13 May 2024

Police are investigating three new complaints in connection to historical events at the notorious Christchurch bar, Mama Hooch. Sophie Brown is a survivor of the sexual assault case, and waived her right to name suppression. Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The family of the man seriously injured in an Auckland house fire where two people died have just spoken to media. RNZ reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The top stories and other headlines at midday

RNZ's Auckland correspondent Amy Williams joins Kathryn to talk about Ponsonby Road businesses looking to fund extra security guards in the wake of a fatal shooting.

Kennedy is on Northland's east coast to discuss the issue of kina barrens in the area, and some new proposals from Fisheries New Zealand to deal with the problem.

Ten years ago London chef Max Halley quit the world of Michelin stars and fine dining to open a simple, unassuming sandwich joint.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising 93% of households will benefit from tax relief in the upcoming Budget, as public agencies are tasked with drastic cost-cutting targets.

Stella Chrysostomou of Volume Books reviews Gracehopper by Mandy Hager published by One Tree House

Run by the trio of Adam King, Alan Morrison & Rowan Bettjeman, Viva La Dirt League is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most popular YouTube channels.

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On today's episode, the Education Review Office says too many newly graduated teachers are not prepared for the job, we hear from the ERO'S Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda, as well as the PPTA president Chris Abercrombie, Auckland Transport has announced it will charge for overnight parking in the Auckland CBD, chief executive Dean Kimpton…

Attacks on politicians in Germany are on the rise as elections approach.

After running 7,500km across Canada in 305 days Jon Nabbs gave himself a few months to rest.

The Reserve bank wants retail banks to pay more attention to climate risks and the ongoing insurability of the properties against which they lend.

A just released report paints a dire picture of the state of support being provided to neurodivergent children in our education system.

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We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

For the first time in decades, the critically threatened Mahoenui giant wētā has been bred in captivity - at a new centre especially set up for the task. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more.

TVNZ's Sunday aired its last show on Sunday night after twenty-two years on air.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Victoria University of Wellington associate professor in law Mamari Stephens spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Market Update for 13 May 2024

A senior lawyer who is calling for regulations requiring law students to learn about tikanga from 2025 to be ditched says he's received a largely positive response. Independent barrister and King's Counsel Gary Judd spoke to Corin Dann.

Those working in Canterbury's emergency management believe the region is prepared for and is capable of responding well to major events - at the level of Cyclone Gabrielle or larger. Niva Chittock reports.

Locals in a beach town north of Auckland are bracing for another legal fight over sand mining just off the coastline. In Depth reporter Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about it.

Almost half of new school teachers feel unprepared for the classroom, according to a new report by the Education Review Office. PPTA president Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Zealand equestrian Caroline Powell says winning the Badminton Horse Trials is a dream come true.

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