Nature and travel writer Robert Macfarlane grew up in coal country, just next to limestone country. What was underground defined what was up above for him from a very young age. His new book Underland… Audio

Educator, researcher and parenting commentator Nathan Mikaere-Wallis of X Factor Education talks about the international research on what works in schools, and discusses how consistent New Zealand is… Audio

Norwegian author Lars Mytting is passionate about wood. Chopping it, stacking it, burning it and writing about it. Lars Mytting came to world-wide attention 2 years ago with his best-selling practical… Audio, Gallery

Dr Sarb Johal is a specialist in the psychology of disaster recovery and pandemics. He's been thinking about ways to make working from home work for you, and has come up with 9 key points. Audio

Ron Ealam, from Oxford in Canterbury has received the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work with Land Search and Rescue, for more than 50 years! And for half of that he's been working with rescue… Audio

Murray Mexted is a rugby legend. A former All Black, a dynamic No. 8, a sharp-witted commentator, and a passionate advocate for the game at every level - Murray's impact on New Zealand rugby has been… Audio

Dame Ranjna Patel, co-founder of Gandhi Nivas, founder of Mana 4 Mums, and co-founder of the Swaminarayan multicultural centre in Auckland joins us. Audio

With cold weather about to kick in and the need for many of us to keep a close eye on what we are spending, we've invited popular social media chef and writer Alice Taylor to join us to share some… Audio

Winter is here - the nights are longer, the couch is comfier, and it's the perfect time to get stuck into some seriously good viewing. Whether you're looking to stream something new, head to the… Audio

Suzy Cato needs no introduction, having been a constant presence in New Zealand kids' lives, with her calm voice and kind heart for decades. Audio

Joe Conrad, (Te Aupouri, Ngati Kuri, Ngai Takoto, Te Rarawa and Ngati Haua) has been involved in waka kaupapa since the mid-90s, and for years now has led as kaihautu (captain) of… Audio

Dai Henwood has to be one of New Zealand's best-loved comedians. Being honoured today with Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, he's carrying on a family tradition joining BOTH of his parents… Audio