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Sleep tips ahead of daylight saving
Daylight saving is about to plague our sleep this weekend, but reward us with the promise of longer summer evenings. The clocks jump forward on Sunday, taking away an hour's shut eye. Dr Karyn O'Keefe… Audio
Puberty blocker prescriptions drop after dramatic increase
The number of transgender children and young teens prescribed puberty blockers has dropped, after increasing dramatically in the last decade. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Friday 27 September
On today's First Up pod: We have the latest from the US , where New York Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal corruption charges; news from Africa, where The Sudanese army has launched a… Audio
Singing solo and soul mates: Jon Toogood shares his new direction
Shihad lead singer Jon Toogood chats with Anika Moa about his covid crisis and coming out the other side. Video, Audio
What can be done about disinformation?
Disinformation, it's everywhere. Climate change, puberty blockers, vaccines. What to do? Nights resident socio-linguist Dr Julia de Bres joins Emile Donovan. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Historian Dr Grant Morris comes from a long line of funeral directors, so today he takes on the history of Pakeha funeral traditions. Audio
Introducing: Uncut Diamond Daniella
In a sports-mad country - why has no-one heard of Daniella Smith? One-time Welterweight Boxing Champion of the World. Daniella dreamed and won big, then lost herself. Taking the world title, then… Video, Audio
Is it okay to recline in your seat on a plane?
What are your rights on putting your seat back? And what's just good manners?
Powerboating for chix
As Kiwis we pretty much all agree nothing beats getting out on the water, but when you look around, how many women do you see driving the boats? Wild Chix is a Bay of Plenty-based company that has… Audio
Iwi populations increase by 46 percent in decade
Iwi affiliation data released on Thursday on the Maori designed platform Te Whata shows iwi populations have increased by an average of 46 percent over the last ten years. Maori news reporter Pokere… Audio
Anxiety and the brain-body connection
Anxiety starts with thoughts in the brain that then trigger physical symptoms. Researchers are exploring this brain-body connection and how treatments can help in different ways.
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 26 September
On today's First Up pod: we have the latest from the UK, where UK Prime Minister Starmer has lost a contentious vote over the winter energy payment at the Labour party conference; news from the… Audio
Northland "Tarara" Dalmations off to play rugby in Croatia
People of Dalmatian descent are the third biggest ethic group in Kaitaia. RNZ's reporter in that region is Peter de Graaf, and he told Nathan Rarere the Dallies are making waves internationally. Audio
Daylight saving: Does an hour really make a difference?
Can we expect a bunch of grumpy people walking around on Sunday? And how can we take the edge off that transition?
The consequences of losing trust in our public institutions
The effects are "profound", with trust being part of the glue that holds society together, experts say. Audio
What is people's wellbeing like at the moment?
Visual journalist Nathan McKinnon asked people in Christchurch's CBD how they would rate their wellbeing at the moment. Audio
People's trust has been declining in key institutions since 2021
New Stats NZ data on our collective wellness shows peoples trust is declining in key institutions; the police, parliament, media, courts, heath and education systems, all down in the trust stakes… Audio
How four billionaires are selling us a fantasy.
Four tech billionaires are selling us a vision of the future where the world is run by Artificial Intelligence, crypto is standard currency and humans will be living on Mars. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 September 2024
On today's episode, a major new report into the massive power outage across most of Northland found it was entirely avoidable, 59 jobs at GNS Science will be cut, as part of the government's wider… Audio
Heading Off: #vanlife
Kirianna Poole has been on the road with her husband and three kids for eight years - their beloved Kombi and caravan have taken them across New Zealand, Australia, and more recently, Japan. Audio
