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BBC World's Jonathan Frewin talks to Emile Donovan about a new mobilisation law in Ukraine, the overhaul of the EU's migration rules, and the UN Security Council's meeting on the situation in Yemen.

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…

Bryan Waddle has his eye on the latest changes to the rugby laws, one of our greatest Olympians looks to finally have a challenger in the form of her teammate, and a Kiwi equestrian adds another title to her already full cabinet.

Wellington and Auckland are working towards deals with the government to help fund major infrastructure upgrades, while other cities line up to make deals to fund and manage their own affairs.

A wrap of the day's big stories

Approximately 300,000 animals are used for research across Aotearoa every year. Animal welfare officer Jodi Salinsky is dedicated to demystifying what that means.

Robert Sullivan is a poet and an associate professor in creative writing at Massey University who has just published his latest book of poems, Hopurangi: Songcatcher, with Auckland University Press.

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

ABC Wantok Program for 13 May 2024.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

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…

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.…

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.…

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about the release of a journalist jailed for covid reporting, and the new VIP pet travel at a Chinese airport.

The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

New Zealand paddler Aimee Fisher has achieved a rare feat at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Fisher came from behind in the K1 500 metre race to defeat team mate Dame Lisa Carrington and take gold - making it the first time Carrington has lost this event in years. The racing between the New Zealanders has put K1 athletes from around the worl…

Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says it would be fair for Auckland Transport to go back and consult over its parking changes. She speaks to Lisa Owen.

Two people died and a third was left with serious injuries in a ferocious house fire in south Auckland. Melanie Earley reports.

The collapse of Air Vanuatu means hundreds of seasonal workers from the islands are stuck in New Zealand with work visas about to expire..potentially making them over stayers. Cromwell vineyard Grape Vision has stranded RSE workers. Owner James Dicey speaks to Lisa Owen.

All the top stories and other headlines from the day

Humanitarian and former New Zealand Army Colonel, Tenby Powell speaks to Lisa Owen about Kiwi Kare shipping 16 old Australian ambulances to war torn Ukraine

Visual journalist Marika Khabazi walked the streets of downtown Auckland to find out how much people are already forking out for a carpark.

Auckland Transport says new parking fees are necessary because it needs to find 73 million dollars for the upcoming year. Finn Blackwell reports

All Blacks captain Sam Cane this afternoon announced his impending retirement from international rugby nearly 12 years after making his debut. Cane will be eligible for selection this year - if new coach Scott Robertson wants him - but will step away in 2025. Having played 95 Tests for New Zealand if Cane doesn't pull on the jersey again his last g…

Barrister Barbara Buckett speaks to Lisa Owen about the dangers of emojis and the double meaning of digital language

Middle East correspondent Camille Nedelec speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest information on the conflict across northern and southern of the Gaza.

Mechanic and business owner Craig Draper Fredco Motors speaks to Lisa Owen about what effect the Auckland parking charges will have on his business.

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?

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.

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

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.

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

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.