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Grace Palmer: Sitcom success and IBS
Actor Grace Palmer has hit the big time with a role on the American sitcom Animal Control. She talks about learning her craft on Shortland Street, her Social Media presence and controlling her IBS. Video, Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Selwyn Manning (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Selwyn Manning discuss tax reform as Chris Hipkins says it's back on the table, and the review in Cyclone Gabrielle calling for an… Audio
Expert Feature: Veterinarian and vet care
This week's expert feature will be of interest for animal lovers. Sally Cory, head of veterinary sciences at the New Zealand Veterinary Association, she talks to Jesse. Audio
Kiwi Can programme celebrates 10 years
The Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough's Kiwi Can programme is celebrating it's 10th anniversary by challenging locals to skydives. We speak to Kelvin Watt about how this works. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 25 MArch
On today's First Up pod: we speak with the director of a docu-series about the Gloriavale community on the West Coast; Gisborne's Mayor discusses Saturday night's deadly brawl and residents of a West… Audio
Gloriavale members stuck in timewarp of 50 years ago
The director of a three-part Gloriavale documentary says members of the isolated West Coast community "live like life is frozen in an oppressive communist regime in the 1970s". Justin Pemberton's… Audio
Australia outranks NZ for happiness, but are they better off?
Australia has pushed New Zealand down a spot to become the 10th happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Happiness Report. Audio
What we're watching: Malcolm in the Middle
Is this one of the greatest sitcoms of all time? Pratik Navani explains why the six seasons of Malcolm in the Middle are worth the time investment. Video
Escaping Utopia: What it takes to break free from Gloriavale
Around 600 people (including around 350 children) currently live at Gloriavale – a strict Christian community on the West Coast. In TVNZ's upcoming three-part doco Escaping Utopia, former church… Video, Audio
Caro Claire Burke: The rise of #Tradwife social influencers
Social media content makers celebrating their role as "traditional wives" are enjoying a startling rise in popularity. Influencers such as Nara Smith, Emily Mariko and Ballerina Farm are baking… Audio
Charity holding last ever Trailwalker event in New Plymouth
The charity Oxfam is holding its last ever Trailwalker fundraising event in New Plymouth this weekend. The development agency says declining registrations since Covid and rising costs mean Trailwalk… Audio
Tongariro Chateau costs taxpayers more than 2 million year
One of Aotearoa's iconic historic buildings is costing taxpayers more than two million dollars a year while it sits empty and in disrepair. The famous Tongariro Chateau, at the base of Mount Ruapehu… Audio
The Seduction of the Honeybee book
A new photography book, The Seduction of the Honeybee offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of bees. Audio, Gallery
Palmerston North Council buildings featured on blankets
Of all the things to be replicated for sale - a blanket featuring Palmerston North's council buildings has made the cut. Audio
Shayne Carter: 'Music gave me an outlet, validation and a voice'
The musician says art is a life-saving necessity, rather than a frivolous sideline, in a new speech delivered as part of a nationwide series.
Fred Again announces surprise shows
Internationally renowned DJ Fred Again is in Aotearoa for a set of surprise shows.
The capital city is buzzing ahead of Friday's show at Waitangi Park, with tickets selling out in minutes on… Audio
Celebration of cultural identity and diversity at Polyfest
Pacifika secondary students are demonstrating pride and passion for their cultural heritage at this week's ASB Polyfest.
Tāmaki Makaurau is the biggest hub of Pasifika people in Aotearoa, and… Audio
1500 LOTR fans run in 3rd annual Middle Earth Halfling Marathon
One race, one race to rule them all. Fifteen hundred Lord of the Rings fans from 26 countries are converging on Matamata tomorrow to run in a unique sold-out race - the third annual Middle-earth… Audio
Kaiora Tipene: On life and death
Casketeer Kaiora Tipene and Anika talk about life, death and some of the weirder burial requests Kaiora has received. Video, Audio
Completing all New Zealand's Great Walks - in jandals
Dunedin man Gus Cope says it is a joke that has gone too far - but he is getting close to his goal. Audio