Life And Society
Jordan Williams on what the Taxpayers' Union really is and who funds it
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party. Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the government's plans to end the first home grants scheme, Taranaki businessman Bryce Barnett who donated to David Macleod says the National… Audio
Huia feather breaks record for most expensive ever sold
A feather from a huia has broken the record for the most expensive feather ever sold at auction when it sold for $46,521 on Monday night. Head of Decorative Arts for Webb's auction house Leah Morris… Audio
The 'itch to be offended' is undermining civil society, US writer says
The age of grievance in modern culture is undermining democracy, a US writer says. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Bradley Stockman
A charity auction for a portable house with a $1 reserve leads the listings on TradeMe this week - but for the 80s kid who hasn't grown up - there's a SEGA arcade game for sale as Bradley Stockman… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Do we all see colour the same?
Six percent of people are colour deficient. How can we tell whether the blue one person is seeing is the same as the next person? Audio
What is homesteading: A 'hard but appealing' lifestyle?
Fancy growing your own kai and living a life of self-sufficiency? You might want to give homesteading a try.
How high school students solved a serial murder mystery
They're called The Redheaded Murders, the brutal killing and dumping of up to 14 women along motorways in the American South more than 30 years. The murders remained a mystery, almost forgotten, until… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine speaks to Jesse about Brown Bird by Jane Arthur, Fox Spirit on a Distant Cloud by Lee Murray and Accidental Magic: Book 1 of the Myrtlewood Mysteries by Iris Beaglehole. Audio
Obstacle racing in Aotearoa, an explainer
Kevin Ford and his partner Jules are the folk behind Nelsons Obstacle Park - the only permanent obstacle course racing park in the country. Audio
Kaiapoi Coastguard upgraded vessel to help for rough waters
Kaiapoi Coastguard is leading the way in swift water rescue with the launch of their brand new boat, the "Extreme 47 Coastguard". Volunteer Coastgaurd and unit skipper, Logan Pryce speaks to Jesse. Audio
Supermarkets try to make you spend more - how to beat them at their own game
Huge screaming sale signs upon entry, bread and milk buried out the back - we know the tricks, but how can we avoid paying the price of falling for them? Audio
Hit by a digital guillotine
Do influencers and celebrities with large social media followings have a responsibility to speak out on political and other issues? Audio
Supermarket Strategies
Why shouldn't we choose a wine for its label? And what are "heuristics"? We all know there are techniques supermarkets use to get us spending money and Episode One takes a deep dive into… Audio
Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life for 'homesteading'
A growing number of Kiwis are making the switch to the homesteading lifestyle - foregoing the conveniences of modern life with the aim to grow as much of their own food as possible. Audio
Why young people are turning to celibacy
It may sound like an unconventional path, but disillusionment with hookup culture and increased sexual autonomy has led to more young people quitting sex.
Growing interest in homesteading lifestyle
A growing number of New Zealanders are making the switch to the homesteading lifestyle - foregoing the conveniences of modern life with the aim of growing as much of their own food as possible. Luka… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 20 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss "BBL Drizy" and whether AI art has become soo good even the pro's can't tell. Audio
Here Now
On Here Now this week, as Sudan's civil war continúes, diaspora across the world are holding on to slivers of hope. Audio
The Age of Grievance, why everyone is complaining
Everyone has a complaint about something. Being a victim and feeling resentful has become a form of social currency says New York Times opinion writer Frank Bruni. It's driving political division and… Audio
