Jim Mora
Dr Rosie Gibson: Sleeping Pills and Dementia
A new study by Alzheimer's researchers has found sleep medications increase the risk of dementia in some people. But the type and quantity of the medication may be factors in explaining the higher… Audio
Sting looks ahead to being an Englishman in New Zealand
As both a solo artist and member of the Police, Sting has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. He says he still finds something new in his songs, as he prepares to tour New Zealand next month.
…Dr Ali Hill: Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from the Human Nutrition department of Otago University is back once again to dig into the latest research into how we fuel our bodies. Today she talks to Jim about the dangers of the dry… Audio
Parental support no match for teens' internet sugar highs
The more social support a teenager has from their parents, the more likely they are to be addicted to the internet, according to a new study from the Sydney Business School. Audio
Music isn't everything, says full-strength Gin Wigmore
Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, sometime-hotelier and self-confessed rebel Gin Wigmore returns to Aotearoa next month for a five-date regional tour. Audio
Calling Home: Sarah Codd from Montana
New Zealander Sarah Codd talks to Jim from her home in Bozeman, Montana where she is co-director of the Magnetic Resonance Lab and a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial… Audio
Philip Oldfield: Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' megacity
You won't see it on Google Earth but The MIT Technology Review has obtained exclusive satellite pictures, in conjunction with Soar Earth, an Australian startup, showing work well underway on Saudi… Audio
Burnout – what is it and what helps?
The dangers of burnout – a stress-based condition related to overwork – are too often disregarded, says Australian psychiatrist Gordon Parker. He argues that we need better public education about how… Audio
Joan Armatrading: 'I'm a very positive person'
Iconic British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading has just released The Weakness In Me - a collection of her song lyrics spanning 50 years. She chats to Jim Mora about songwriting, confidence and… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Jon Krebs in Umeå, Sweden.
Jon Krebs, originally from Auckland now calls Umeå in Sweden home. He tells us about his travels throughout Europe and his love of cold water swimming. Audio
Erny Belle: My Latest Track
Ngāpuhi singer-songwriter Erny Belle (Aimee Renata) joins us to tell us about her latest track. Audio
Jane Graham: Letters to my younger self: Inspirational Women
If you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say? Audio
David Robson: Rekindling the spark for your work
David Robson takes a look at how we can rekindle our passion for the work we do. Audio
Lesley Alderman: The stories helping women drink less alcohol
New York writer and psychotherapist, Lesley Alderman learned about a new genre of writing from some of her patients. Audio
Dr Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from the Human Nutrition department of Otago University is back once again to dig into the latest research into how we fuel our bodies. Audio
Dr Jim Salinger: Will torrential rain become routine?
As the North of the country continues to clear up after the recent floods, we ask internationally renowned climate scientist, Dr Jim Salinger if this kind of weather will become commonplace in our… Audio
Adam Cronkright: Using a lottery to pick politicians
This week saw the signing in of a new Prime Minister and, unofficially at least, New Zealand political parties positioning themselves for the election later this year. Adam Cronkright is with the… Audio
Brandon Presser: The Far Land
Travel writer Brandon Presser went to live on Pitcairn Island in 2018. While there, he pieced together a full story of the island, The Far Land - 200 years of murder, mania and mutiny in the South… Audio
Melis Yilmaz Balban: Cyclic breathing and stress
Melis Yilmaz Balban is part or a researcher team at Stanford University that studied several different types of stress reduction techniques. Audio
Judy Murray: The Australian Open
We're joined by tennis coach, cake lover and Mum to Jamie and Sir Andy, Judy Murray who's just returned to Scotland after the Australian Open. Audio