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Freaky Friday: the stained-glass window
Valarie calls her daughter in the US and then things get weird ... Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 September 2024
On today's episode, There's been resounding support for Aotearoa's new monarch - Kuini Nga wai hono I te po. The 27-year-old succeeds her father, Kingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Friday, police… Audio
Festival celebrating Northland talent begins
A festival celebrating talent from around Northland gets underway this weekend. Co-director Dave Armstrong spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Why we shouldn't take health advice from Elle Macpherson
Experts and survivors say the supermodel's remarks about cancer are dangerous and could have tragic outcomes.
Female mechanic on empowering women on car maintenance
Women are sick of being ripped off by mechanics - Melissa Hannan is running classes for women wanting to know more about their cars. Audio
The secret lives of 'soft-swinging' Mormon wives
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives picks up on a TikTok drama for the ages: a group of women embroiled in a Mormon swinging scandal. Video
Raw milk: Social media fad or superfood?
Julia Jones is an independent advisor in ag industry and joins Emile Donovan to talk about the social media trend extolling the virtues of raw milk. Audio
Philosophy Now: Does it matter if our experiences are based in factual reality or not?
Senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Waikato Dan Weijers joins Emile Donovan to explore the concept of the 'experience machine.' Audio
Would you pay $29,000 for this handbag?
Webb's Auction House is preparing to auction New Zealand's largest-ever Hermes handbag collection this weekend, including seven Birkins. Audio
The warning signs that may mean you need to slow down
Staying busy all the time has potential long-term health implications says clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo. Audio
Do you really have to wash fruits and vegetables?
Some people are washing their vegetables in the dishwasher. But how far should we go in cleaning our produce?
Child support roulette
Child support arrears and penalties sit at nearly a billion dollars. That's comparatively good news, according to the tax department. Audio
Agony Aunt Courtney Dawson: If you can pay more for a ticket, should you?
Comedian Courtney Dawson is back and ready to answer your quandaries, your palavers and your misgivings. Audio
Dude, where's my car?
It's no joke - someone has pinched Wellington comedian Karen O'Leary's beloved ute.
Feature interview: why do conspiracy theories thrive?
If you make it trend you make it true says Renee DiResta, the former technical research manager at the Stanford university Internet Observatory. She herself as been the subject of a conspiracy theory… Audio
Elle Macpherson reveals she had cancer
The Australian supermodel was diagnosed after having a lump removed.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
Gore is synonymous with country music, but that was news to TradeMe's Tiana Barns.. she talked with First Up producer Matthew Hutching. Audio
A day in the life of a professional 'declutterer'
Rebekah Holmes joins Emile Donovan to talk about how to live a simpler, tidier life. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'estrange-Corbet & Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'estrange-Corbet & Hon Peter Dunne CNZM to discuss the rise of the right in Germany and whether frozen veggies are as nutritious as fresh… Audio
How TikTok gets relationships wrong
You might have got the impression from social media that attachment styles can predict your love life. This take on relationships twists science into "unhelpful nonsense", psychologists say. Video
