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Prison architect Yvonne Jewkes: Why design matters
Criminologist Yvonne Jewkes has helped design prisons in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is an advocate of prison architecture that is more humane and rehabilitative. Audio
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The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
6:10 pm todayTonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the release of Dean Wickliffe and the availability of… Audio
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Cuneiform explained with Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid
10:07 am todayOxford historian, Dr Moudhy Al Rashid, on her book Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History Audio
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Australia: Budget details, Olympic backflip, Socceroos win
9:48 am todayAustralia correspondent Karen Middleton on the federal Budget and Queensland's new stadium for the 2032 Olympics Audio
Prison architect Yvonne Jewkes: Why design matters
Criminologist Yvonne Jewkes has helped design prisons in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is an advocate of prison architecture that is more humane and rehabilitative. Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the why tax breaks for churches might be worth retaining, and Tauranga councils $470,000 coffee… Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the release of Dean Wickliffe and the availability of paediatric palliative care. Plus should… Audio
Cuneiform explained with Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid
Oxford historian, Dr Moudhy Al Rashid, on her book Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History Audio
Australia: Budget details, Olympic backflip, Socceroos win
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton on the federal Budget and Queensland's new stadium for the 2032 Olympics Audio
We discover how food scrap bins are being used in Auckland
It's been two years since Aucklanders were given food scrap bins - Mahvash Ikram found out how the scheme was coming along Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A Murano glass lamp, a BMW CSi and a bush clad Taupo property all feature on TradeMe this week. Audio
Daring rescue in the heart of Kaimai Ranges honoured
Jeremy Gamble is part of the Te Aroha Paeroa LandSAR group that received the Supreme Award for Outstanding Operation for the rescue of a hunter in the Kaimai Ranges. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do we remember what we remember?
Emile is joined by Professor Cliff Abraham who is a neuroscientist at the University of Otago. Audio
Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Beloved Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby speaks to Emile Donovan about his brand new show, how he works on his signature impressions, and whether an American audience really 'gets' Kiwi humour. Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran. They discuss whether we have the right amount of mobility parking spots, and the curious case of the… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran. They discuss proposed changes to electoral boundaries, the impact of TV show Adolescence, and a rundown of… Audio
Tyre Shop owner on car damage from Napier roadworks
Flying stones, loose tar and hurtling chips have left dozens of car owners needing new tyres, windscreens and paint jobs in Napier. The damage is all being done from driving through roadworks that are… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 25 March 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tom. They discuss THAT portrait of President Donald Trump. [picture id="4KDYEBR_trump2_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 March 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us to discuss changes to the RMA, there are concerns from hospital specialists over plans to outsource procedures to the private sector, an… Audio
Significant number of NZers working past 70
The deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is one and the chief ombudsman Peter Boshier was another, until a rule forced him to resign. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Health NZ apologises after 11-year-old mistaken for 20-year-old and admitted to mental health facility
Health NZ has apologised after an 11-year-old girl was mistaken for a 20-year-old woman and admitted to a mental health facility. Autism New Zealand chief executive Dane Dougan spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Health NZ apologises to woman who had to pay for ultrasound
Health New Zealand has apologised to a New Plymouth woman who was forced to find the cash to pay for a private ultrasound, after being told she'd have to wait six months under the public system… Audio
Manu champ describes how to do a perfect manu bomb
Former Manu World Champs Ella Mohi-Henare winner says it "sucked" coming second this year but she'll keep practising in the hope of winning back her title.
IKEA hopes NZ store will open before Christmas
In what could be the ultimate Christmas present for Aucklanders, IKEA is hoping its new Sylvia Park store will be open in time to get your holiday gift shopping done there. IKEA's chief sustainability… Audio
