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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the first week of the national cell phone ban in schools and the loss of another community newspaper. Also, how do you feel about jay walking?

Fans fear Shortland Street's 32 years of soapy drama could be coming to a close if TVNZ's cost-cutting knife hovers over it for too long

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Called a 'music mag for the music mad', Newzician Magazine features profiles, interviews and photo spreads on emerging independent musicians across Aotearoa New Zealand - in print.

Massey University Professor Mohan Dutta joins Emile Donovan to examine the India elections.

Commencing this weekend, duck season is an occasion so big in some parts of the country, club rugby games have to be shifted to another day to accommodate it.

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Moa bones, obsidian and tools found at the site indicate people first arrived here as early as 1250 AD - the last land mass in the entire world to be settled by humans.

In 1972, the Victoria University students' association raised $2,000 for the Vietnam War. Reportedly, it was used to finance a tank. But did that really happen?

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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the first week of the national cell phone ban in schools and the loss of another community newspaper. Also, how do you feel about jay walking?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the Government's announced mandatory approach to literacy learning and Green MP Julie Anne Genter's outburst in Parliament today.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the Government's announced mandatory approach to literacy learning and Green MP Julie Anne Genter's outburst in Parliament today.

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about a data breach affecting almost one million people.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

In the face of legal threats and calls for the foreign minister to be stood down, Winston Peters is digging in. Political editor Jo Moir reports.

Super Rugby Pacific is heading to Tonga for the first time in what will be a homecoming for players from both teams. Moana Pasifika are hosting the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa in the historic game that the Tonga Rugby Union says has been a long time coming. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.…

A ferry service to replace a busted bridge in Auckland's viaduct won't have anywhere near the capacity needed and could take more than three times as long as the usual walk. Eke Panuku boss David Rankin speaks to Lisa Owen.

Auckland transport's blaming a recent spike in violent attacks at bus stations on the school holidays saying more young people were using public transport. First Union Organiser Hayley Courtney speaks to Lisa Owen.

Police are still hunting the armed man who fired at a car outside Wellington Hospital. Lauren Crimp reports.

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Businesses in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter say replacing a broken bridge with a ferry won't make up for lost business. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to businesses.

The Green Party has launched disciplinary action against its MP Julie Anne Genter following her extraordinary outburst in Parliament last night. Craig McCulloch reports.

Lachlan Jones' neighbour heard him banging around her washhouse on the night the three year old went missing hours. Tess Brunton reports.

The passenger train Te Huia is on track to miss its targets for passenger numbers but the council in charge of it says that won't tell the whole story. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

Police across the country are now dealing with investigations into mall smash and grabs, attacks at bus stations, and shots fired outside a hospital. Reporter Lucy Xia asked people in Auckland what the government needs to do about the violent crime on our streets.

The Wellington Phoenix head into their finals series in second spot on the A-League ladder following a dramatic conclusion to the regular season last night. The Phoenix's fate was decided last night in the very last game as minor premiers Central Coast Mariners defeated Adelaide 2-0 to claim top spot. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen…

A call for urgent action to restore confidence in N-C-E-A online exams after a major tech fail last year caused a major meltdown for sudents. Secondary Principals Council chair Kate Gainsford speaks to Lisa Owen.

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about a pro-Palestine university protest turning violent, Florida enacting its six week abortion ban and the Joe Biden planning to ease restrictions on marijuana.

Auckland Airport has unveiled a first-look at its new terminal building, due to open in 2029. Felix Walton reports.

New Zealand Fashion Week will not go ahead this year, due to tough economic conditions. NZ fashion week owner Feroz Ali speaks to Lisa Owen.

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss a scientific study that has found the perfect temperature for beer.

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss a scientific study that has found the perfect temperature for beer.

Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments.

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For Sporting History NZ today we talk to Olympic gold winning rower Mahé Drysdale.

Tony talks to Jesse about tracks from Iron & Wine and Louis Cole.

Questions to Ministers CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Finance: Has she seen any recent reports on fiscal policy? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she agree with the Minister of Finance's statement that "Risking higher inflation in the pursuit of unsustainably high employment, just creates the con…

In a rare meeting of the animal kingdom and kiwi comedy, 'Comedians VS Animals' is a new comedy show starting next week in Auckland - part of the NZ Comedy Festival.

Researchers at the University of Canterbury have been diving deep into an unusual realm: rubbish bins.

It can be tough going through the process of finding a new job can be - especially finding one that's a good fit.

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Additional security has been put in place at some Auckland bus stations after a series of violent attacks on teenagers by large groups of other young people. Auckland Transport's public transport operations general manager Rachel Cara spoke to Charlotte Cook.

All Stats NZ staff have been given the chance to apply for voluntary redundancy, in an effort to meet the government's cost cutting directives. PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Charlotte Cook.

News from the rural farming sector.