Jim Mora

The future of transportation could see passengers hurtling through vacuum tubes of speeds of up to 900km/h. Senior Civil Engineer Ismaeel Babur explains the system. Audio

After a decade musical maestro Tim Minchin is back in New Zealand to perform solo. He talks to Jim about taking back his art from the big studios and being on the stage by himself to sing and… Video, Audio

The Iowa State University Professor of History Stacy Cordery has looked at what appears to be a disproportionate number of hours of "executive time" that factor in US President Trump's schedule. Audio

Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Niki Bezzant talks about the satisfaction in sewing. Audio

 Josh Komen was on the verge of representing New Zealand at the next Commonwealth Games when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at 23-years-old. Audio

Liggins Institute researcher Dr Tatjana Buklijas has been looking into  the growing knowledge of intergenerational trauma. She explains what they know so far. Audio

Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Lavina Good has her say, arguing  that the official anthem of Aotearoa should be the one sung in Te Reo. Audio

It's been nearly 50 years since Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's stellar career took off when she was cast as the Countess Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro. Dame Kiri joined Jim Mora to talk about her… Video, Audio

Each week Sunday Morning gets in touch New Zealanders living abroad.This week we speak to Sally Washington, who's in Rome.  Audio

Dunedin defence lawyer Anne Stevens QC gives her legal view on the conviction of Cardinal George Pell for historic child sex abuse.  Audio

Waikato University's professor of international law Al Gillespie joins the show to discuss the rising tension between India and Pakistan. Audio

The second summit involving US President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, Vietnam failed. Jean H. Lee, a North Korea expert at the Wilson Center in Washington DC, gives her analysis. Audio

Dr Adam Grant has spoken to some of the most successful business people in world to tap into where their motivation came from as well as how they managed to get to the top of their games. He speaks to… Audio

University lecturer Gregory Smith details his sad childhood and his incredible tale of living in the bush in the book Out of the Forest. He talks to Jim Mora about how he dramatically turned his life… Audio

Best selling author, Nicholas Crane has been on the move from a very young age, camping and hiking. He speaks to Jim about a lifetime exploring and his new book'You are Here, A Brief Guide to the… Audio

Binghamton University Associate Professor of Psychology Richard Mattson has led the team which believes it has found a gene which can influence marriage quality. He explains the science to Jim.  Audio

Three Minutes Max, short & sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Here's Jules Older with his thoughts on the referendum on legalising cannabis and how it's worked in the U.S for his own… Audio

RNZ's Te Ahi Kaa reporter Justine Murray speaks to Jim Mora about Te Matatini where thousands have performed at the Kapa Haka Festival over four days.  Audio

It's been 30 years since United Airlines flight 811's cargo door failed blew off the aircraft mid-air killing New Zealander Lee Campbell. His father Kevin speaks to Jim about Lee and their work to… Audio