Jim Mora

Frustrated with bikes slowing traffic? New research from Portland shows cyclists don't usually affect traffic speeds much, even though it may feel like they do. Audio

When Emma-Kate Putnam saw Lady Gaga performing at Auckland's Vector Arena in 2010, she had an epiphany. From that point on she knew she wanted to be on stage with the mega star. And recently she was… Video, Audio

Wellington's self-described skiffle pop band Hogsnort Rupert were pleasantly surprised when they went gold with their wholesome 1970 hit 'Pretty Girl'. By the end of the year, the  tune was the… Audio

Homo sapiens can be the nicest of species and also the nastiest, according to Harvard University biological anthropologist Professor Richard Wrangham. He joins the show to discuss his book, The… Audio

British blogger Caroline Hirons has just seen her new skincare tips book, Skincare: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide, become the first beauty title to top the Sunday Times Bestseller chart in 18 years. 

Experts are saying there is a very high chance that Covid-19 will start being transmitted through the community again soon and that it is only a matter of time before NZ goes back to alert level two… Audio

Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news from Aotearoa and abroad. They're looking at Covid-19-related matters and the launch of the… Audio

How many hours in a typical workday do you work? For many people, it's not even close to eight. Mexico City-based journalist Lizzie Wade believes it's actually impossible for most of us to achieve… Audio

Christopher Foulkes moved to Kabul in 2014 for a five-week assignment, and has been drawn back ever since. Christopher lives in a compound with his co-workers and can only leave in armoured vehicles… Audio

The price of gold has hit US$2000 an ounce for the first time, making it one of the world's best performing assets.  OANDA senior market analyst for Asia Pacific Jeffrey Halley joins the show to… Audio

Bruce Sheppard is founder and managing partner of accounting firm Gilligan Sheppard. He joins the show to discuss the potential pitfalls of younger people relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a… Audio

Pandemics brought down the greatest human empire of all time - who knew? Kyle Harper is the author of The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease and the End of an Empire, which examines the collapse of the… Audio

Fifty years ago Russell Morris hit No 1 on the NZ charts with 'Rachel'. His most recent record, Black and Blue Heart, released last year, saw Morris score his highest chart position for a rock album… Video, Audio

World War II historian Daniel Lee's new book, The SS Officer's Armchair, came about by chance after he met a woman whose mother had taken an old armchair for reupholstering in Amsterdam. What happened… Audio, Gallery

The Wild Twins have carved a reputation as keen adventurers. But being dropped in the South African wilderness with no food, water, shelter or clothing to film Naked and Afraid challenged the pair's… Video, Audio

Phil Keoghan grew up in awe of the strength and discipline of his own family members - a lineage that included farmers, gold miners, builders and coal minders. His new series, Tough as Nails is in… Video, Audio

As election day creeps closer, the last week has seen more political scandals come to light, and politicians from both sides of the aisle handing in their resignations. Weekend panellists Linda Clark… Audio

New research out of McMaster University has found that cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face. Dr. Zena Samaan is… Audio

Dr. Herman Pontzer has studied the Hadza people and found that the way they rest is different - and they are healthier for it. He says by engaging in more active resting postures while stationary, as… Audio

In 2005, Peter Spear and his wife Wendy decided to pack up and head off to Hawaii for a change of pace. The couple only intended to be there a few years, but 15 years later they still love their… Audio