Jim Mora

The more you understand your cat's needs, the more contented it will be, says animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd. She's just released the book Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Audio

Spandau Ballet were one of the heavyweights of the 1980's New Romantic era selling upwards of 25 million albums. Even when they got older their last big reunion tour was a huge success. The band… Audio

Curiosity helps us to learn, remember, socialise and be open to other people's points of view. Science writer David Robson says it's well worth pursuing. Audio

For centuries, mānuka honey has been known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Now UK researchers have discovered it can help soothe serious drug-resistant lung… Audio

We talk to Christchurch-born Vanda Perry, now the landlady at the Crown Inn in Capel in Surrey, England. Audio

We get the latest from London as preparations for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II continue from RNZ's Corin Dann. Audio

Jim Mora and panellists Georgina Stylianou and Martin Bosley discuss flooding in the South Island and people evacuating Omarama Top 10 camp ground last night. Also, the panellists tell us what has… Audio

Jim's tribute to Sunday Morning executive producer Dave Campbell. Audio

Maori astronomer Professor Rangi Matamua and journalist Miriama Kamo have come together to create a new book, Matariki Around the World, which explores the origins of the Matariki cluster through nine… Audio

The January 6 hearings in America resumed this past week, the U.S. Congress' investigation into the storming of the Capitol 18 months ago. At issue is whether former US President Donald Trump's claims… Audio

Auckland-born artist Emily Wolfe moved to London over 20 years ago and has managed to sustain an international arts practice with regular exhibitions in both Aotearoa and the UK. These days, Emily and… Audio

The 'Strait Guys' follows George, and his protégé, Scott, as they join forces with Russian visionaries and dare to try the impossible by connecting the InterContinental Railway through Alaska, to the… Audio

In his new book, Let's Do It: The Birth of Pop, Bob Stanley, who is a member of English indie/dance crossover band Saint Etienne, tells the definitive story of the birth of Pop music, from 1900… Audio

We've all suffered the embarrassment of forgetting important things that we promised people we were going to do. New research shows that no matter how hard we try to remember plans, there is always an… Audio

Traffic noise at schools has a detrimental effect on the development and working memory and attention in primary school students, new research out of Barcelona has found. Researcher Maria Foraster led… Audio

Senior market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to discuss interest rates and a number of other financial matters, including why New Zealanders should be putting their money in term deposits for… Audio

It's a huge weekend for sport in New Zealand, with today's big netball showdown between the Pulse and the Stars in the ANZ Premiership final the next big ticket item on the agenda. Sports commentator… Audio

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says he knows why the last 10 years in America have been "uniquely stupid". Perhaps unsurprisingly, he lays the blame squarely on social media platforms like… Audio

Ever found yourself with tears running down your cheeks after a seemingly minor incident or experience? It's probably just a result of your prefrontal cortex becoming overwhelmed, like a computer… Audio