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'Rest is hard work for a lot of us'
When recovering from burnout it helps to prioritise doing whatever restores your spirit, says clinical fatigue specialist and "really skilful worrier" Vincent Deary. Audio
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Jonathan Rauch: Allowing free speech
18 May 2024American author Jonathan Rauch argues free speech and robust criticism should be encouraged and defended, even when it's racist, sexist or causes hurt. A gay… Audio
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The Panel with Niki Bezzant & David Farrar (Part 2)
17 May 2024Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant & David Farrar discuss the rise of the Wellington Phoenix - they're on fire right now. Plus… Audio
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The Panel with Niki Bezzant & David Farrar (Part 1)
17 May 2024Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant & David Farrar discuss workplace bullying, and the situation in New Caledonia. Niki Bezzant is… Audio
'Rest is hard work for a lot of us'
When recovering from burnout it helps to prioritise doing whatever restores your spirit, says clinical fatigue specialist and "really skilful worrier" Vincent Deary. Audio
Jonathan Rauch: Allowing free speech
American author Jonathan Rauch argues free speech and robust criticism should be encouraged and defended, even when it's racist, sexist or causes hurt. A gay, Jewish writer and thinker Rauch admits… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant & David Farrar (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant & David Farrar discuss the rise of the Wellington Phoenix - they're on fire right now. Plus are persimmon the new apple? Niki Bezzant… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant & David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant & David Farrar discuss workplace bullying, and the situation in New Caledonia. Niki Bezzant is a journalist, speaker and author. David… Audio
Govt kicks in funding for Surf Life Saving and Coastguard
The Government has thrown a 64-million-dollar pre-budget life preserver to Surf Life Saving and the Coastguard. Felix Walton reports. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 17 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss how you know your partner is marriage material. [picture… Audio
DIY with Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott's back today to help with some handy hints and tips for your DIY projects or repairs around the house. If you have any questions for Stan please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz. Audio
Trans-inclusive colours to go up in Wellington on day of controversial event
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre will be lit up in the trans-inclusive flag colours as a show of support for the rainbow community.
Speedpuzzling competition set to start in Aotearoa
If you're a fan of jigsaw puzzles and you fancy yourself as a bit of a whizz at getting them done in a jiffy - there's now a competition for you to show off your skills. Competitive speedpuzzling is… Audio
Working with death: The Dunedin woman following the family profession
Jodie Hope has just been named president of the New Zealand Embalmers Association, only the second woman to hold the position, and the first to lead an all-female executive. Audio
The Panel with Mark Knoff-Thomas & Paula Penfold (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mark Knoff-Thomas & Paula Penfold discuss what makes a good portrait, midlife crisis, MP Darleen Tana, and eating bugs. Mark Knoff-Thomas is the… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 16 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the psychology behind time perception during exersise. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Strategy for Financial Capability. Mary… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May 2024
On today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday, we get the latest, Junior doctors are on… Audio
NZ's favourite TV ads revealed
Independent research and insights agency, TRA has surveyed more than 1000 New Zealanders about which ones make the top of the list. TRA's Head of Strategy Carl Sarney spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Demystifying: How to correctly put on perfume, cologne and eau de toilette
How do you correctly apply a perfume, cologne, eau de toilette or indeed any type of fragrance correctly? Audio
Crowded house: Tips for when adult children move back home
One in every three people between the ages of 18 and 34 still live at home with their parents, according to Stats NZ. How do you navigate sharing household costs with adult children who've either… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May
On today's episode, we cross to New Caledonia for the latest on the riots, junior doctors are again walking off the job as their dispute with Te Whatu Ora continues, we hear from a doctor on the… Audio
'Unforgettable' novel wins $65,000 book prize
Wellington writer Emily Perkins has taken out the country's top literary prize at the 2024 Ockham Book Awards. Audio
Writer Nathan Joe: 'Culturally, we are prudes'
Sexual desire is innate to the human experience - so why do we squirm when we see it reflected back to us in art and media?
