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Should adults read 'middle grade' books?
New York Times bestselling children's author Graci Kim thinks that adults should be picking up more 'middle grade' books - aimed at ages 8 to 14. She tells Nights why. Audio
Does scrolling before bed affect your sleep?
Shut-eye latency can be caused by using technology, says Kate Bartel, a sleep researcher with Flinders University.
Professor Holly Thorpe on the Imane Khelif controversy
Imane Khelif is one of Algerias top boxers. Imane has identifed as a female since birth, lived her whole life as a womam, including her sports career. As a Unicefambassador she has been a champion for… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Dean Hall (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham & Dean Hall discuss work life balance and the right to disconnect. They also investigate the rise of smut. Kathryn Graham is a… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 6th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith talk about an incoming asteroid - Adophis. Audio
Can we freeze a body and bring it back to life?
An Australian cryonics company froze its first client in May. At the moment, it's unlikely to ever come back to life. Audio
We're all on this lawn together
When we heard about the Hamilton businessman who helped out a competitor track down thieves, we had to find out more. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August
On today's episode, Alexandra's finest, Finn Butcher, has won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympic Games, dominating the final of the kayak cross, we get the latest from Nathan Rarere… Audio
Christchurch School asks public to help find stolen bell
A Christchurch primary school is asking the public to help them find their historic school bell which was stolen at the weekend. Addington Te Kura Taumatua Principal Donna Bilas spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Paris promised gender equality. Are TV commentators meeting that goal?
There's been a few "girl" and "lady" bombs when referencing female athletes.
Shallow 4.8 earthquake shakes Wellington
Many people in Wellington were shaken awake by a shallow 4.8 earthquake in Cook Strait at 11.40 on Monday night. GNS science advisor Jon Ristau spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finn Butcher's Nana Val watching Gold medal win in Ophir
Finn Butcher secured gold in his Kayak Cross event, his proud Nana Val talked with Nathan Rarere just after he won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympics Audio
Gisborne loses vital mental health service
A life-saving charity that works with men and their mental health in Tairawhiti has shut, a victim of funding struggles Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to talk about the "unofficial mascots" of the Olympics. Audio
Olympian couple split to focus on sport. They just won gold together
"We are such professionals that we broke up precisely so that we could fully concentrate on this medal ... we succeeded and we will see what happens after that."
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
"A hard-won love" - BIPOC women on their careers in New Zealand (Part 1)
In part one of four conversations, four black women in New Zealand share their experiences of carving out careers for themselves in New Zealand to becoming leaders in their own fields - from… Audio
Gen Z loves smut. NZ authors are cashing in
The popularity of spicy romance novels, or smut, has exploded and many new readers are young women.
Tits Up: Sarah Thornton
Sociologist and author Sarah Thornton hadn't really given too much thought to her breasts for most of her life. But in 2018, after undergoing a preventative double mastectomy and reconstructive… Audio
How to talk to your kids about setbacks
There's real value in equipping children with tools they can call on when they hit a setback, a psychology professor says. Audio