Jim Mora
Kiwi leads ground-breaking sudden unexplained death research
Dr Martin Stiles has taken the lead in publishing an international and world-best practice blueprint for investigating Sudden Unexplained Death and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. He joins the show to discuss… Audio
Musical Chair: Sarah Tuck
Food writer Sarah Tuck's first cookbook Coming Unstuck came about after a tumultuous time in her life, having been written in the aftermath of her marriage break-up. Stuck Together - the Dish … Audio
The extraordinary lives of lighthouse women
Shona Riddell enjoys cold, windy weather and stories about remote locations. She's also had a long-held fascination for lighthouses. So it's perhaps no surprise her new book, Guiding Lights tells the… Audio
My Current Song: Mel Parsons, Isabelle (Greg Johnson cover)
If you live in the South Island - Mel Parsons is coming to a woolshed near you. The multi-award winning musician's teamed up with the comedy duo The Bitches' Box as part of 2020's The Woolshed Tour.
…Michael Wood: 'China is the greatest civilisation on earth'
Historian, author and documentary maker Michael Wood has travelled the length and breadth of China, the world's oldest continuous civilisation and longest lasting state, to compile a stunning new… Audio
Why dangerous falls are on the rise around the world
Globally, falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional deaths worldwide after traffic accidents. And modern lifestyles are making our balance worse, leaving us more vulnerable to… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton and Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman were a regular presence on the show in the lead-in to the recent general election. They return to discuss what's ahead for New Zealand for the… Audio
NRL Grand Final Preview with Lavina Good
There'll be a big Kiwi connection in tonight's NRL title final between the Storm and the Panthers in Sydney, with as many as a dozen New Zealanders set to take the field. League commentator Lavina… Audio
Calling Home: James Griffiths in Geneva
James Griffiths works as an independent sustainability advisor in Geneva and is more than happy with his lot, despite the high cost of living and the fact he still misses his fellow countrymen and… Audio
Christchurch's creepy cemetery tales unearthed
Historian Richard Greenaway is a man who knows a thing or two about the dead of Christchurch. At this year's Christchurch Heritage Festival he'll be showing curious Cantabrians around various… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
New research suggests that people with blood type O could be less likely to get sick with Covid-19. New Zealand professor Gary McLean joins the show to discuss the topic of blood group susceptibility.
…Covid-19: Paul Spoonley on the future state of New Zealand
New Zealand's strong ties and trusts have been highlighted during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the enormous task of combating the negative social and economic consequences will test Kiwis' mettle, says… Audio
A South Island road trip like no other
Bruce Ansley is the author of 11 books, including Coast which won top honours at the NZ Book Awards. But it's his latest book, Down South, which sums up a lifetime's work and fascination for Bruce. Audio
'Near extinction' of influenza in NZ as numbers drop due to lockdown
Mask wearing and social distancing for Covid-19 has all but cut influenza cases in New Zealand this year, with only six flu isolates detected in this country from April to August. Professor Michael… Audio
Natural fibres more prevalent in ocean than plastic - study
A recent study has showed that the large majority of the microfibres polluting our oceans are not plastic - which has long been assumed - but actually natural fibres like cotton, wool and other… Audio
The craziest travel requests from the super rich
The notion of travelling anywhere further than the corner dairy has become a distant memory for many of us, but for the super rich, holiday planning continues to be a case of pushing the envelope. Audio
Dr. Katie Mack: How the universe is likely to end
How the universe will end remains a question that has not been definitively answered. Theoretical cosmologist Katie Mack researched and outlined five of the most likely ways it will come about in her… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton and Richard Harman
In seven days from now we'll be looking back on the 2020 New Zealand General Election with our Sunday Morning election special. Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their final… Audio
My Current Song: Haddon, 'Remember'
Haddon is a Hawke's Bay artist who has been creating music with international beat makers and producers. The 19-year-old is a prolific songwriter with over 150 songs already under his belt. He joins… Audio
Bledisloe Cup match preview with Grant Nisbett
The All Blacks make their long-awaited return to the test arena in today's opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Wellington. Joining us to preview the match is the man who will call the… Audio