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Wildfires moving a mile a minute on the Hawaiian island of Maui. We talk to a local news anchor in Honolulu. Diane Ako, about the scale of the devastation caused by the blazes. A new race to the moon is now on, we preview the gripping Fifa World Cup semi finals and talk about possibly the weirdest political poll questions ever. Image of Maui courtesy of DNLR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The jury has retired to consider the verdict in Lauren Dickason trial. Earlier today, the Judge, Justice Cameron Mander, delivered his summary of the trial. 43 year old Lauren Dickason denies murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and infanticide. Newsable spoke to Stuff's Martin Van Beynen who is covering the trial. Learn more about your ad choic...

Stuff's Chief Political Correspondent, Tova O'Brien, gives Newsable her verdict on Labour's tax policy if it returns to government, which includes removing GST on fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables. Plus a mysterious disappearance in the Australian outback, getting rangitahi off the vapes and a legal battle over emojis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're at the pointy end of the FIFA Women's World Cup and here's the latest contest: "borderline inhumane" v "psychological thriller". But whatever your take on game-deciding penalty shootouts, Sky commentator and former Football Fern Anna Green gives Newsable some expert insights into how they unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does New Zealand need to do now, to make sure it's not hit by summer wildfires like those that have broken out in parts of Hawaii. Plus it's quarter finals stage in the Fifa World Cup, the ironic re-cycling sticker vigilantes and Fun Fact Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A clinical psychologist for the defence in the trial of Lauren Dickason, has been cross examined by the Crown today. Ghazi Metoui gave his assessment of the accused in court yesterday saying he backed earlier defence witnesses who said she was insane at the time of the killings. 43 year old Lauren Dickason denies murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty  by reason of ins...

It's 6 months since New Zealand pilot, Phillip Mehrtens was taken hostage by freedom fighters in the Indonesian province of Papua. Newsable speaks to Stuff reporter Nadine Roberts who's in contact with the group. The rapper who shot Megan Thee Stallion gets sent to prison, what economic benefit does New Zealand get from the Fifa World Cup and phones in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

A defence psychiatrist in the trial of Lauren Dickason, has been cross-examined by the Crown today. 43 year old Lauren Dickason denies murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and infanticide. Newsable talks to Stuff’s Martin Van Beynen who is covering the trial Please be cautious about listening to this distressing content and if you or someone you...

The Government's made two big renewable energy announcements in recent days, but how significant are they? It appears there are more applicants for jobs in areas that were crying out for staff. How do you forage safely for mushrooms? Plus the all time favourite kids movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Defence in the trial of Lauren Dickason, has called another of its own forensic psychiatrists today. Justin Barry-Walsh has supported claims Dickason’s depression was a result of giving birth and that she was suffering a mental disorder at the time of the killings. 43 year old Lauren Dickason denies murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and i...

The All Black squad for the Rugby World Cup has been revealed. Former All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson shares his thoughts on the squad and what it's like to hear your name called out. Plus - why has the cost of some illegal drugs dropped, election for Bird of the Century and 10 ways to enjoy yourself and not break the bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A psychiatrist has been challenged over her assessment of Lauren Dickason. Lauren Dickason is the South African mother accused of murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or infanticide. Simone McLeavey works out of Hillmorton Hospital, where the accused was first held. She was asked by the Court to assess Lauren Dickason's mental state and last wee...

Those fiscal holes are emerging all over. What are they and how much do they matter? How Wellington is trying to entice New Yorkers to move, plus Fifa heads towards quarter finals and the celebrating fugitive who gave himself away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brainstorm between a New Zealand based gelato making king, Gianpaolo Grazioli, or Giapo, and the American popstar queen, Cher has resulted in an icecream truck in L.A. selling an especially created gelato - Cherlato. But how did this all come about? Newsable spoke to Giapo from L.A. about how it all tracked back to Cher's visit to New Zealand in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

It's the round of 16, but with so many upsets who are the teams to watch now? Sky's Anna Green is here to guide us through. Plus the threat from the drug Monkey Dust, saving platypus and Fun Fact Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third psychiatrist has given evidence at the trial of Lauren Dickason. Lauren Dickason is the South African mother accused of murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or infanticide. Simone McLeavey works out of Hillmorton Hospital, where Dickason was first held. She was asked by the Court to assess Lauren Dickason's mental state. Newsable talks t...

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Dr Erik Monasterio has been cross examined by Lauren Dickason's defence team, and in the process, been accused of taking a dislike to her. Dickason is on trial over the deaths of her three daughters in Timaru. She's pleaded not guilty, and it seems likely the trial will run at least a week over the allotted time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why on earth is Auckland suffering an outbreak of sinkholes? We get some info from AUT's John Tookey. Banning multitasking in the car, Al Brown on judging New Zealand's supreme pie plus the stairwell for sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Erik Monasterio has told the court he does not believe Lauren Dickason was insane at the time she killed her three daughters in Timaru. He's been giving evidence at her trial in Christchurch. Dickason has pleased not guilty to murdering the girls, relying on a defence of insanity or infanticide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July is the hottest month on record, could August be hotter? But an environmental scientist says we can still do something. Could X or Twitter turn into WeChat and is that a good thing? Plus crazy madness over supermarket promotion stickers and the Loch Ness monster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A defence psychiatrist has been cross examined at the trial of Lauren Dickason. She denies murdering her children, using a defence of insanity and infanticide. Stuff's Martin Van Beynen is covering the trial and says clear themes are starting to emerge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heartbreaking final hurdle loss for the Football Ferns brings their World Cup campaign to a close. Why what you think is in your workout supplement might not actually be in it .. and other things might be instead. Plus, new research on the true cost of boozy nights out, and it's more than a hungover sickie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's crunch time for the Football Ferns at the World Cup .. so we break down their chances, and what needs to happen in other games for them to make history and get out of the group stages. Former Football Fern Anna Green is with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down where we're at one week in to the FIFA womens world cup ... and get the view of an expert on who's looking good for the title. Why UFOs are on the agenda at the US Congress, how does someone decide a pair of sneakers is worth 80k, and we're back with pub quiz ready trivia in Fun Fact Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices