Life And Society
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Conversations you don't want to have with your parents - but should
No one wants to think about losing their parents, but putting crucial conversations off does not stop the inevitable. Audio
What Civilization VII holds in store for players
The latest edition of the popular empire-building game that's captured the attention of the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will be released soon. Video, Audio
How a pseudoscience from the 1970s has been co-opted by life coach millionaires
Sarah Isbister was living in New Zealand with her husband and young family when she realised she'd been caught in what she now likens to a "commercial cult". Video
Aussie couple reimagine iconic Olympic anthem
Australian world music star Mitch Tambo and his wife Voice of Lele have released a duet and their take on the classic hit My Island Home. Video, Audio
'My way of cleaning up one little corner of the internet'
Psychologist and TikTok sensation, Britain's Dr Julie Smith breaks down complex ideas about how our mind works into simple and creative snack-size viral videos. Audio
Still searching on your phone for a special someone? Dial up your social life instead
Brynley Stent once assumed dating apps were the go-to destination for meeting someone she was romantically compatible with. Video, Audio
Living off the land: What it's like to exist without money
Australia's Jo Nemeth told Saturday Morning about the "gift economy", inspiring others, and the challenges of living without money. Audio
First authorised Led Zeppelin doco hits NZ screens
Led Zeppelin is one of the biggest rock bands of all time but for decades its three surviving members have been notoriously media-shy… until now. In Becoming Led Zeppelin - the first ever… Audio
Dunedin singer Nadia Reid on her move to the UK: ‘In New Zealand I felt ceilinged-in’
In 2023, after the pandemic had stamped out her budding international career, a pregnant Nadia Reid moved to the UK with her partner and their toddler. On her new album Enter Now Brightness, the… Audio
A moneyless Life: Jo Nemeth
A decade ago Jo Nemeth stopped using money in daily life. She works for free, paying it forward, growing her own food and finding it in dumpsters. Audio
Do you really need a top sheet in bed?
Are there any benefits to using a top sheet when it comes to hygiene? And how often do you need to clean your sheets?
This Weekend: Medieval Market Levin celebrates 30 years
This Saturday marks 30 years of the market which began in Manakau back in 1995 as a fundraiser event for a local daycare. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy discuss the aftermath of Waitangi day, the state of public housing and why we don't have any… Audio
Is this really the perfect boiled egg?
RNZ TAHI's So'omalo Iteni Schwalger set out to find what does the perfect boiled egg taste like? And is it worth the hassle?
The Pre-Panel for 7 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. They also talk new research on the auricular muscle, and appropriate etiquette if you… Audio
Freaky Friday
It's the home for all your spooky stories, unexplained encounters, and earie coincidences. Audio
Is bouldering our new favourite pastime?
If you have a fear of heights, Celine Dam might have a way to help you conquer it. Audio
Palmerston North Speedway attracts big crowds
The annual Superstock Teams Champs is on this weekend, the biggest event on Palmerston North's calendar. Charlotte speaks with Palmerston North Speedway Promoter Bruce Robertson. Audio
The Week that Was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
Our comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court bring some levity to the end of the week. Audio
