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Mark Manson
Author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” Mark Manson, talks to Guyon about the potential upsides of AI therapy and the reasons so many Americans idolise Trump. Plus, he reveals how his life… Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Suzanne Lynch
There are few people who've has as much staying power in the New Zealand music scene than Suzanne Lynch. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
In today's episode, Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay - and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies… Audio
Why everyone wants to move to Christchurch
The Garden City has shed its staid image and is solidly on the up. How did this happen?
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
On today's episode, missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq… Audio
School holidays hit parents in the pocket
How much will the school holidays hit your pocket? First Up producer Mahvash Ikram went to the mall to find out. Audio
Mobility parking spot fines increase to $750
The fine for parking in a mobility parking spot has just gone up from $150 to $750. IHC Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cult awareness conference to warn of dangers of cults
A woman who spent years in a fundamentalist religious group is warning others about the dangers of cults. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Gen Alpha doesn't want you using their slang
Nothing screams 'how do you do, fellow kids?' quite like trying to use slang that's just not for you.
Kākā breeding season in full swing
Breeding season for kākā is in full swing and the Department of Conservation says Wellington attics might be prime real estate for these feathered flat-hunters. DOC biodiversity ranger David Moss… Audio
School holiday amusements drain parents' wallets
It's an expensive time to be a parent - school holidays are here, Mahvash Ikram asked how parents are coping. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
This week on TradeMe - alongside a French delivery van and a Wellington coastal house is a unicorn. Audio
Thomas Stazyk's hobby: Model ship building
RNZ Nights listener Thomas Stazyk is skilled at the art of model ship building, and spends many hours on his hobby, while listening to the radio of course. He is taking a break to tell Todd Zaner… Audio
The joy of Bollywood dancing
Richa Chandra is a self-taught, now pro, full-time Bollywood dancer, choreographer, and teacher boasting over 300,000 YouTube subscribers. She says she's seen the Bollywood dance form explode in… Audio
New initiative launches to remove tattoos applied during cancer treatment
In radiation therapy, cancer patients often get tattoos marked on their body to help guide radiation beams. But these tattoos are permanent, and can cost thousands to remove. Audio
Stressed are the local cheesemakers
Saying 'cheese' is getting harder for boutique cheesemakers, the owner of an award-winning company says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 October 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister is standing by his Associate Health Minister despite concerns she made policy decisions that would benefit tobacco company Philip Morris the most, the Resources… Audio
Croc shock: The shoes that cost ACC $2 million
A famously ugly shoe is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to safety, new data shows.
ACC data shows danger of wearing Crocs
New data from ACC shows the footwear style, Crocs are rising in both popularity and the prevalence of injury claims. Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
