Life And Society
The tie is back and not just for men
Matt Wiseman owns over 250 ties, and his favourite knot is the half Windsor. He joins Emile Donovan to explain why the tie is a unisex fashion hack. Audio
Queenstown locals on pressures with visitor and resident growth
Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache. The Queenstown Lakes population is about… Audio
Calls for Burial and Cremation Act to be updated
People in the business of death would like the Burial and Cremation Act 1964 updated saying it hasn't kept up with changes in technology. They also say there are no clear rules around what to do with… Audio
What makes electronic waste dangerous?
Already this year Auckland Council has had at least 13 rubbish truck fires caused by discarded batteries. They over heat and spark up the other rubbish, costing the council up to $5000 a truck fire… Audio
Information Centre Cold Call
Every week Jesse literally cold calls a different information centre somewhere in Aotearoa. Audio
Thrift Season 4 Trailer
Thrift is back! We've got a bunch of new tips from free fitness hacks to how to make your own cleaning products. We find out how to get the best from our vege boxes and visit a clothing swap where… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 April 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses Trump's tariff on New Zealand, more than 50 countries have contacted US President Donald Trump to try to negotiate following the sweeping… Audio
Sculpture, a language unique to the maker
Javier Murcia has spent most of his life perfecting the complexities of human pose, proportion and form.
Is daylight saving really bad for us?
Feeling jet lagged today? There's a reason for that, Professor Erik Herzog tells Sunday Morning. Audio
Tina Pemberton: online dating in your 70s
Tina Pemberton last dated in her 20s before she was married. Now divorced, the 70-year-old is on dating apps daily. Audio
'I don't have a voice in my head': Life with no inner monologue
Mel May only realised she was different while reading a news article one day.
The Mixtape: Photographer Frances Carter
Selecting the songs on the RNZ Mixtape is photographer Frances Carter. Frances has made a name for herself as a music photographer and director, capturing the essence of Aotearoa artists with photos… Audio, Gallery
Pronatalism - the argument for lots of babies
At a time where some countries are struggling with low birth rates, the voices for pronatalism are getting louder. But it's who's sounding the call for more babies that has people talking. Audio
UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape
The charges relate to a number of allegations between 1999 and 2005.
This Weekend: Feastock
Each year, hundreds of music lovers have packed into the backyard of 3 Fea Street in the suburb of Dalmore for Feastock. Organiser Steve Marshall dials in. Audio
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Denise L'Estrange-Corbet (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson & Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. The trio discuss an Auckland coalition's call for consultation on neighbourhood speed limit… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Tessa Guest. They discuss the art of the Irish Goodbye and whether a Central Wellington suburb should have a name change. Audio
Weekend Stuff: Gardening
Lynda Hallinan answers all your questions about planting, gardening, mulching and more! Audio
97-year-old yogi shares her secrets to staying fit
Three times a week Maureen Maclean gets in her car and drives to her local yoga studio. There's nothing unusual about that, except that Maureen is almost 97. Audio
