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The family business behind Air New Zealand’s iconic lolly
How an inflight revelation became a reality. Plus, how many lollies can you politely take?

Workers in University of Otago building exposed to asbestos for years
The contaminated material was within the Adams Building, which is home to the Department of Public Health in central Dunedin.

Our tax debt: How did this happen?
One economist says Inland Revenue needs to be asking questions about how billions of dollars in tax debt has been allowed to accumulate.

Union files complaint with police watchdog over response to violent mental health patient
Staff claimed police officers stood by while the male patient tried to break down a door and threatened to hurt them for more than an hour.

Cam Roigard withdrawn from Sharks game due to tight calf
The All Blacks say the move is a ‘precautionary measure’ and he will be replaced on the bench by Cortez Ratima.

Labour MP among 115,000 NZers currently on dormant electoral roll
Willow-Jean Prime is sounding the alarm after discovering she was moved on to the dormant roll earlier this year without her knowledge.

Uni students skipping meals and classes to keep on top of bills
One in three students in a survey said they had skipped a meal in the previous week because they can't afford to eat.

Villa in talks to sign Bayern's Palhinha
Aston Villa are in talks over a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha.

Should Liverpool fans be worried about Iraola's fitness comments?
Should Liverpool fans be worried about Andoni Iraola's comments concerning the squad's fitness?

Why the Democrats may never be the same again
Abdul El-Sayed’s left-wing victory in Michigan has sent shock waves through the party.

British couple held in Iran end hunger strike
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.

Christopher Luxon's grip on leadership questioned again
It follows a week of communication gaffes and a fresh report his MPs are unhappy.

Where have all the ATMs gone?
The number of bank-owned ATMs has dropped 32 percent over the past decade.

Bank says it blocks $75k in dodgy subscription payments a day
The businesses involved aren't necessarily acting fraudulently because they often disclose details in the fine print - but that can be hard for customers to access.

Number of teens with no qualifications higher than reported
The Education Ministry's method of counting qualifications is no secret, but it was still a surprise to principals spoken to by RNZ.

Litera wins MarTech award for AI legal growth tool
The win spotlights rising pressure on law firms to prove AI can drive fee income, not just speed up internal work.

30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.

England hopeful Gay will be fit for Pakistan opener
Opener Emilio Gay will have further treatment on a shoulder injury this week in a bid to be available for the first Test against Pakistan.

Derby 'off market' as takeover deal collapses
Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County.

The transgender row surrounding the WNBA
After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.

Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe