Life And Society
Why we used to sleep in two segments
Continuous sleep is a modern habit, not an evolutionary constant, which helps explain why many of us still wake at 3am and wonder if something's wrong.
Temuera Morrison digs deep in his latest TV project
"What it really brought it home to me was - man, these people just like us at home."
Study finds learning languages can help the brain fight aging
It might be time to get back on your duolingo streak - a new study has found speaking more than one language helps the aging brain. Professor Stephen May from the School of Maori and Indigenous… Audio
Homely Hacks for Renters
About a third of New Zealanders don't own their own homes but a few cheap tweaks can help turn a rental into a home. In the first of two parts, we meet an op-shopping queen and regular renter whose… Audio
Darfuri diaspora - grief and hope from afar
Today, in Darfur, we are seeing history tragically repeat itself. Families who once escaped the violence share a sense of grief and hope.
Chris Kohler: The journalist helping keep money in people's pockets
He joins Emile Donovan to discuss his new book How They Get You, a guide to hanging on to your hard-earned cash and spotting the tricks designed to make you spend it. Audio
History with Emma Kay
Emma runs Small Histories of New Zealand, where she digs up curious stories, funny articles, and lost treasures from our past and shares them on social media. Tonight's topic is ghosts. Audio
Blanket bans on pets in rentals to be disallowed
Blanket bans on pets in rental properties won't be allowed from next month, but there are concerns that landlords will find a work around. Tenants will still need to get their landlords consent to… Audio
Traffic control grounds Santa's sleigh in Piopio
Traffic control and a shortage of volunteers have officially grounded Santa's sleigh in the small town of Piopio in the Waitomo District. At the Christmas eve parade Santa would normally float in via… Audio
The Pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman and Tessa Guest... preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Backyard Ultra takes place in Arrowtown
The Arrowtown Backyard Ultra sees competitors tackling the same course once an hour until they can't go any further. Katie Todd reports. Audio
How Taiwan is leading the way in fight against disinformation
In a country swamped by disinformation, two entrepreneurs have come up with solutions to tackle the problem on and offline.
In Taiwan, invasion by disinformation
In a country swamped by disinformation, two entrepreneurs have come up with solutions to tackle the problem, on and offline Audio
Lulu Sun: Our leading tennis player on the rise
Born in beautiful Te Anau, since age 5 tennis star today Lulu Sun has lived around the world. Formerly representing Switzerland, since 2024 she has again called New Zealand home. Audio
Taylor Swift sings about 'eldest daughter syndrome', but is it real?
While not a diagnosable condition experts say eldest daughter syndrome is having a moment after Taylor Swift wrote about the "terminal uniqueness" in her latest album.
'Probably our best director': Temuera Morrison on Lee Tamahori
"I don't think anyone surpasses him. He knew how to break down a script. He knew every facet of the filmmaking industry." Audio
How much is your flatmate's partner really costing you?
Hogging the couch, grazing the fridge and hitting the shower, a flatties's partner can add to the already high cost of living - perhaps a "petty tax" is in order?
'Right thing to do': The group who stepped up to repair Bruce McLaren's headstone
Vandalism and unconsented interference is a regular occurrence, say the Grave Guardians, who wasted no time offering to repair the McLaren family headstones.
Weekend Stuff: Landscape Design
It's time to chat about what you get up to in the weekend, today Jesse is joined by talented garden designer Tony Murrell from Murrell Gardens. Audio
Freaky Friday
Time for Freaky Friday. Our home for your spooky stories, terrifying tales and eerie encounters If you have a story to share, be that a ghost, a UFO, or something else unexplained we want to hear from… Audio
