(UPBEAT MUSIC) www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2023 - Kia ora ra, e hoa ma. Welcome to ICYMI. Ko Tane toku ingoa. Time to ??? with a look at what's been happening here in Aotearoa and overseas. My first question for you ― do you love 2-minute noodles? Well, be careful spilling that boiling liquid on yourself. Five kids in Australia went to hospital this week while eating noodles from their laps. Aue. Fancy yourself as a Harry Potter or Hermione Granger? Well, from next year, a UK university will offer a postgraduate course on magic and the occult. The University of Exeter says the course is one of the first of its kind in the country. It combines the history of magic, along with topics like dragons in the Western literature, art, and the legend of King Arthur. The programme director says the course was started because of a recent surge by those interested in magic. Back home, Auckland beaches are still out of bounds after being contaminated by wastewater. Waste has been overflowing into the Waitemata Harbour for more than a week now, after a sewage pipe blocked and a sinkhole emerged in the central city. As a result, Safeswim has issued black pins for 24 Auckland beaches. A black pin means water is contaminated with waste ― in other words ― kaks. But despite this, several people, including children, have been spotted swimming over the weekend. Oosh. Now, if you live in Tamaki Makaurau and like to hit the beach, be sure to check safeswim.org.nz before you take a dip. Now to an inspiring story from the North, as one of our youngest politicians has received an international award. Moko Tepania has been named as one of the world's top young politicians. Tepania made history last year when he was elected the youngest and first Maori mayor of the Far North district. The Politician of the Year award recognises five outstanding leaders aged 18 to 35 making a positive impact on youth, and encouraging them to become involved in politics. Tepania said he was blown away and humbled just to be nominated. Well, ka rawe, e hoa. Now, a Chicago woman is proving age is just a number. At 104 years old, Dorothy Hoffner is hoping she's set a new skydiving record with her tandem jump. The previous Guinness World Record for the oldest skydiver was set in 2022 by a 103-year-old from Sweden. On Dorothy Hoffner's first skydive, when she was 100, she had to be pushed out of the aircraft, but this time, tethered to a certified instructor, Hoffner took the lead in making the leap. - It just sounded like fun to me. And it was fun. I think if you have the opportunity to go, go. - Now this week, back in 1986, the classic New Zealand song 'Slice of Heaven' hit number one on the charts, where it stayed for eight weeks. - # Ba-da-da, bum-bum-ba-da-da. # - Written for the movie 'Footrot Flats ― The Dog's Tale', based on an iconic New Zealand comic series, Dave Dobbyn's hit single also featured reggae band Herbs. In 2001, it was rated seventh in New Zealand's top songs of all time. The song has never officially been remixed, remade or rereleased, until recently. Perth-based band Coterie released their version of Slice of Heaven, featuring Sir Dave Dobbyn, last month... - # Da-da-da-da-dum. Da-da-da, bum-bum-da-da-da. # - ...and it is currently number six in the New Zealand singles chart. Now, the word 'news' is a little bit old-fashioned ― after all, it has been around since the 14thcentury, and the news may not be your go-to when it comes to content, but it will help keep you in the loop with what's happening around the place. Well, how do we get the news to you exactly? Check this out. - ARCHIVE: We're standing by now for the network news. - How does Te Reo Tataki bring us the news? Well, when something newsworthy happens in Aotearoa or around the world, the reporters and journalists start collecting all the information that they can. They do this by researching the event, calling people to ask questions, checking information online, and if it's local, visiting the person or the place at the centre of the story. Our journalists have to make sure that all their facts are straight, and that they show all sides to any story. There's no fake news here. 'There's no fake news here.' I told you. The reporters have to take their story to their producer and make a case for why it should be covered. The producer then decides if the story is newsworthy. If it's a strong story, they will give it the thumbs up. Once the reporter has the go-ahead, they go and interview the key people involved, confirm facts, and get pictures to help tell the story. Then they write the script, outlining key points, comments, and structure of the news story. The news report will need imagery, so camera operators capture footage, interviews, and visuals on location. Editors then take all the media, select the best footage, and edit it into a news package. The news package then becomes part of 1news.co.nz, or is seen on one of the many news and current affairs shows TVNZ makes. And that is how TVNZ reports on the news that matters to Aotearoa. Indeed it is. And finally today ― Taika Waititi has brought his talent to the latest Tourism New Zealand promo video. The actor and director took time out from filming 'Our Flag Means Death ― Season Two' to enjoy some incredible experiences around Aotearoa New Zealand. - From Moeraki Boulders to Huka Falls, from the Tongariro Crossing― - I think he's forgotten. - ...to Hot Water Beach, from Wellington's cable-car thing, all the way to the bungy tower ― the list goes on, Jackie. - Ah, kia ora ― it does. Well, that's ICYMI for this week. Thank you so much for joining us. Next week is our final episode of the year, so be sure to join us. Enjoy your weekend - hei kona.