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00:03:37

Slump in tourists and costs behind Fear Factory closure

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2025/02/07

The owner of a scary Wellington tourist attraction said a slump in tourists, and belt tightening, are behind its closure. Fear Factory opened in the capital the year before COVID-19 struck and the nautical nightmare maze has since chartered a rocky course. But our brave reporter Krystal Gibbens took a tour, with Director and General Manager Matthew Smith as her guide.

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00:03:36

Health NZ CEO Margie Apa resigns

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2025/02/07

Health NZ has launched a global search for a new chief executive to lead the embattled agency with the sudden resignation today of founding CEO Fepulea'i Margie Apa. However, frontline health workers are skeptical that installing new leadership can make any difference at all to a system that's grappling with massive workforce shortages, spiralling deficits and industrial unrest - not forgetting suffering patients struggling to get help. Ruth Hill reports.

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00:06:58

Teacher quits job to homeschool daughter as bus route...

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2025/02/07

KC Jordon's daughter was catching the school bus from the small Hawkes bay community of Te Pohue to Sacred heart College in Napier more than forty kilometres away - but the route got canned at the end of last year. So KC, a play based teacher for children with learning difficulties has quit her job at the local primary school, where her youngest daughter goes, so she can home school her eldest. Jordon spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:20

Govt working on law for tough punishments for police...

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2025/02/07

The government said it's working at pace on a new law that would mean tough punishments for people who attack police officers. A Waikato officer was injured last night after a driver allegedly drove into the patrol car, hitting the officer who had already got out of the car. The driver then took off, but a 47 year old has since been arrested. Deputy Police Commissoner Tania Kura spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:40

RNZ News at 5pm, February 7

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2025/02/07

All the top stories and other headlines from the day

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00:04:22

Concerns new stalking bill could cause greater harm...

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2025/02/07

The Crimes Legislation Stalking and Harassment Amendment Bill was introduced and passed its first reading in December last year to make stalking an illegal offence with a jail time of up to five years. But while it was praised in some quarters, it's also facing criticism that some of the changes it makes could cause greater harm to victims in the long run. Louise Ternouth reports.

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00:04:27

Man in IDEA services mental health unit victim of...

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2025/02/07

There's a call for accountability after assaults against a man ordered by the court to stay in a mental health unit run by IDEA services. Anne Hunt said her grandson, Daniel - who was sent the facility in Kenepuru, Porirua, when he was found unfit for to stand trial on criminal charges - is the victim of bullying, which is affecting his well-being. Police have laid charges after one incident last month left Daniel requiring hospital treatment for a bruised and bloodied face. Jimmy Ellingham

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00:06:25

Warriors to begin season tonight

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2025/02/07

RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the Super Bowl coming up and the Warriors set to begin their season.

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00:04:33

Westpac drops 3 year mortgage rate below 5%

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2025/02/07

Music to the ears of home owners today with a major bank dropping its three year mortgage rate below five percent for the first time since 2022. Westpac is advertising a rate of 4.99 percent, the first time a major bank has advertised a rate below 5 percent this cycle. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:24

Auckland dog owners group together to fight dog rules...

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2025/02/07

The Auckland Council proposal would see some off lead parks become on leash only, as well as further restrictions on dogs running free at some beaches. It wants to improve safety and protect wildlife. But the move's created a divide, Madills farm in Orakei is a popular reserve just blocks back from the beach, the former dairy farm has a network of paths around sports fields, and currently has a significant off leash dog area. But its one of the parks ear marked for changes. Dog owner Claudia

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00:07:38

The Pre-Panel for 7 February 2025

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2025/02/07

Today on The Pre-Panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. They also talk new research on the auricular muscle, and appropriate etiquette if you walk into the toilet at work to be greeted by a cleaner of the opposite gender. [picture id="4LN5VEO_pexels_karolina_grabowska_8092973_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

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00:16:30

Critter of the Week: Intertidal spider

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2025/02/07

Nicola Toki from Forest & Bird educates us on the intertidal spider, found around the world in the genus Desis, including one spider called Desis bobmarleyi, which lives in Queensland and is named after Bob Marley.

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00:07:55

Weekend Stuff: Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

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2025/02/07

If you're going to be in the garden this weekend, don't miss Lynda Hallinan's tips.

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00:07:43

Food: Eggplant with Cucumber & Tomato Salad

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2025/02/07

Julie Biuso is back with a summer veggie recipe that is sure to become a staple.

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00:11:30

Film Review: Dom Corry

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2025/02/07

Afternoons film critic Dom Corry is back with your weekend film recommendations. Today he reviews 'The Haka Party Incident', 'Companion' and 'You're Cordially Invited'.

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00:06:03

Freaky Friday

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2025/02/07

It's the home for all your spooky stories, unexplained encounters, and earie coincidences.

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00:14:22

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025

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2025/02/07

In today's episode, locals are concerned about a meeting the Cook Islands Prime Minister is holding with China, and there are wider geopolitical concerns too; the founding chief executive of Health New Zealand has resigned four months early; and Palmerston North gears up for the Superstock Teams Champs this weekend.

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00:07:24

Is bouldering our new favourite pastime?

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2025/02/07

If you have a fear of heights, Celine Dam might have a way to help you conquer it.

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00:10:39

There's a reason whale song strikes a chord with humans

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2025/02/07

Most of us are familiar with whale song, but new research suggests that the structure of the song - the individual parts that make up the whole - has similarities to human language.

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00:12:12

How AI could transform healthcare

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2025/02/07

This week the University of Otago is hosting a visit from Distinguished Professor John Hirdes, whose work has led to significant improvements in the lives of older people in Canada.

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