Life And Society
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss a potential fireworks ban. Plus how do you you ride a Penny-farthing? And which activity did you try once… Audio
Afghan women take on marathon challenge for first time in NZ
The legacy of what was known as "The Secret Marathon" in Afghanistan is continuing in New Zealand with the help of women who came here after the Taliban took over.
The Pre-Panel for 22 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show and discuss the role fear plays in making friends. [picture… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show and discuss the role fear plays in making friends. [picture… Audio
Ranui foodbank barely getting donations, gettting creative
Food banks around the country are struggling for donations as demand grows for their services - Eleisha Thomas runs the Ranui Baptist Community Care Trust foodbank Audio
Mayday in the Southern Ocean - How a daring yacht trip turned into a rescue effort
In early 2022, renowned solo sailor, writer and singer Andrew Fagan set sail in his tiny 5.1m sloop-rigged plywood yacht Swirly World in Perpetuity. Audio
The ball's in his court: How a Kiwi juggler went from Rainbow's End to Cirque du Soleil
Mike Twist was around seven years old when he realised he could juggle. It always came naturally to him, he never had to be taught. A basic three ball cascade felt as easy as breathing. Video, Audio
Information Center Cold Call: Kurow
Completely at random Jesse's producer calls a random information center in New Zealand and we get to listen to what happens. Audio
World-leading Dunedin Study tracking people through life gets renewed funding
Two long-running Otago University birth cohort studies have had their own longevity assured with a government grant.
Wellington Dawn Raids
In Wellington this month and next, a series of public programmes mark the 50th year of the Dawn Raids. In this episode of Here Now Kadambari Raghukumar talks to artist Liana Leiataua and Pacific… Audio
New Jobseeker sanctions 'adding another stress'
Beneficiaries face an uphill battle to find a job, with few openings available and sanctions making things more difficult, an advocate says.
How to whip up your very own Kai Feast
A new cookbook features recipes interwoven with stories of traditional Māori gathering and notes on foraging and using native herbs. Audio
Calling Home: Jayne Bailey in Moroto, Uganda
In 2011, New Zealander Jayne Bailey started Project Moroto, a faith-based charity that provides a safe place and home for 22 orphan girls in Northeast Uganda. Video, Audio
Royal wish granted as young siblings involved in bone marrow transplant meet King
A boy with a serious blood disorder and his sister were granted a "once-in-a-lifetime" audience with royalty.
New Zealand pre-loved fashion start-up expands into Australia
A New Zealand platform for buying and selling pre-loved designer clothes is to launch in Australia. Audio
19th-Century letters to the editor reveal Māori as 'OG social media influencers'
Letters written by Ngāi Tahu members to a local newspaper in the 1800s are the subject of an academic thesis. Audio
Ashley's law passes unanimously
Legislation giving family violence survivors the power to quickly dissolve abusive marriages passed with full cross party support this week. Audio
This Weekend: The 45th annual national Mustang convention
We head to Invercargill where the Southern Mustang Club is hosting the 45th annual national Mustang convention Audio
Weekend Stuff: Housekeeping with Rachael Quin
This week Rachael offers some ideas for letting the freshness back in your house now the weather is warmer. Audio
Pigeons are back in vouge
There is growing interest in pigeon clubs around the world and pigeon influencers are hugely popular. Audio
