Life And Society
What's the guidance around mowing your lawn?
Ever been woken by the whirring of your neighbour's lawnmower? Here's what you need to know about the etiquette and guidance for mowing lawns.
Who's responsible for Christmas decorations?
Nothing says Christmas more like a giant tree in the middle of town - but who puts it there in the first place? Audio
The Sin Bin: Rugby League
Liam Swiggs gives us a small taste of the many incidents surrounding Rugby League. Audio
The Unofficial Recap to NYE Celebrations in Aotearoa
In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025? Audio
Weird and wonderful driving rules from around the world
If you're driving in Illinois it is mandated your car must have a steering wheel, on Christmas Island the crabs get right of way and in Alabama legislators felt it necessary to prohibit driving while… Audio
Olivia Shivas: The D*List
Olivia Shivas has worked as a journalist and podcaster for over a decade, dedicating her career to shedding light on the inequities faced by disabled people. Audio
Road Trip: Ian Griffin
Otago Museum director and astronomer Ian Griffin has been a regular voice on RNZ's airwaves, keeping us updated on the best times to view auroras and solar storms, and explaining the science behind it… Audio
Bagpipes from around the world descend on Wellington
Pipers and drummers have descended on the capital this week for the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association annual summer school.
Seabather's eruption: Rash plaguing beachgoers
Swimmers at beaches up and down Auckland's east have reported itching, rashes and red spots after entering the water.
Human behavioural specialist on how to bounce back from job losses
2024 was a year of job losses on a big scale. If you've lost your job, how can you get back on your feet? Audio
Road Trip: Champion boxer Mea Motu
Mea Motu is the current IBO World Super Bantamweight Champion. Her record stands at 20-0, meaning she has not lost one of her pro fights - and that includes seven knock outs. Audio
Road Trip: Moko Tepania
The Far North mayor has been making waves since he stepped into the big office - being both the first Māori mayor in the region, and one of the youngest, at 33. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9th January
On today's episode, descendants of the original Treaty translators speak out against it the treaty principles bill, a least two people have died in Californian wildfires, Meta is getting rid of its… Audio
What's in a name? The reason 'Noah' and 'Isla' are so popular
The list of last year's most popular names has been released, with "Noah" topping the boy's list for the second year in a row. Isla returned as the most popular name for girls, followed by Amelia and… Audio
A hidden form of elder abuse in NZ's Chinese community
Elder abuse is prevalent here, with one in 10 people aged 65 and older experiencing some form of it.
Movie review - The Room Next Door
In Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, Tilda Swinton plays a dying woman who asks a final favour from a friend (played by Julianne Moore). Dan Slevin reviews. Audio
Movie review - Conclave
The Pope has died and 118 cardinals must gather to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church. Mystery, intrigue and politics abound andit us to the Cardinal-Dean (Ralph Fiennes) to lead the process… Audio
Movie review - Nosferatu
Dan Slevin reviews the Robert Eggers' remake of the 1922 vampire classic, which features Bill Skarsgård as the monstrous Count Orlok and Lily-Rose Depp as the object of his affections. Audio
At The Summer Movies - Take Me to Your Leader
Dan Slevin reviews three new films in cinemas and one on digital: in Conclave, Ralph Fiennes and 117 other cardinals attempt to elect a new Pope; Robert Eggers remakes the 1922 horror classic… Audio
Movie review - Juror 2
94-year-old Clint Eastwoods directs a courtroom drama about a man on a jury who discovers he may have an intimate involvement in the death of the murder victim. Dan Slevin reviews. Audio
