Life And Society
Retirement village residents call for overhaul of legislation
Retirement village operators say they're open to the idea of an ombudsman scheme to deal with complaints from residents. Audio
Locals try to save Cambridge Water Tower
It's one of only two brick water towers left in the country but the Cambridge Water Tower is earmarked for demolition. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
Agencies helping women escape abuse struggle with demand
Agencies helping women escape abusive partners are providing more food parcels and clothing than ever due to the cost of living crisis. Amy Williams filed this report. Audio
Selwyn residents asked to imagine area in 100 years
Where do you see your community in 50 years? What about in 100? That's the question Selwyn District Council in Canterbury is asking its residents in the Waikirikiri ki Tua Future Selwyn project. The… Audio
Can you convince yourself to enjoy exercise?
Can even the most "committed couch potatoes" be motivated to move their bod? Audio
Should adults read 'middle grade' books?
New York Times bestselling children's author Graci Kim thinks that adults should be picking up more 'middle grade' books - aimed at ages 8 to 14. She tells Nights why. Audio
Does scrolling before bed affect your sleep?
Shut-eye latency can be caused by using technology, says Kate Bartel, a sleep researcher with Flinders University.
Professor Holly Thorpe on the Imane Khelif controversy
Imane Khelif is one of Algerias top boxers. Imane has identifed as a female since birth, lived her whole life as a womam, including her sports career. As a Unicefambassador she has been a champion for… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Dean Hall (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham & Dean Hall discuss work life balance and the right to disconnect. They also investigate the rise of smut. Kathryn Graham is a… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 6th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith talk about an incoming asteroid - Adophis. Audio
Can we freeze a body and bring it back to life?
An Australian cryonics company froze its first client in May. At the moment, it's unlikely to ever come back to life. Audio
We're all on this lawn together
When we heard about the Hamilton businessman who helped out a competitor track down thieves, we had to find out more. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August
On today's episode, Alexandra's finest, Finn Butcher, has won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympic Games, dominating the final of the kayak cross, we get the latest from Nathan Rarere… Audio
Christchurch School asks public to help find stolen bell
A Christchurch primary school is asking the public to help them find their historic school bell which was stolen at the weekend. Addington Te Kura Taumatua Principal Donna Bilas spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Paris promised gender equality. Are TV commentators meeting that goal?
There's been a few "girl" and "lady" bombs when referencing female athletes.
Shallow 4.8 earthquake shakes Wellington
Many people in Wellington were shaken awake by a shallow 4.8 earthquake in Cook Strait at 11.40 on Monday night. GNS science advisor Jon Ristau spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finn Butcher's Nana Val watching Gold medal win in Ophir
Finn Butcher secured gold in his Kayak Cross event, his proud Nana Val talked with Nathan Rarere just after he won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympics Audio
Gisborne loses vital mental health service
A life-saving charity that works with men and their mental health in Tairawhiti has shut, a victim of funding struggles Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to talk about the "unofficial mascots" of the Olympics. Audio
Olympian couple split to focus on sport. They just won gold together
"We are such professionals that we broke up precisely so that we could fully concentrate on this medal ... we succeeded and we will see what happens after that."