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Dr. Monty Soutar: Kawai: Tree of Nourishment
New Zealand historian and author Dr. Monty Soutar's latest historical novel Kawai: Tree of Nourishment is an epic historical adventure examining the initial impact of colonisation on Maori. Set in… Audio
Perrin Hastings: The Gender Agenda
Perrin Hastings is the co-creator and presenter of a new YouTube docuseries The Gender Agenda, a resource to bring gender identity with all its associated questions, fears, hopes and dreams, into the… Audio
Navigating surrogacy
The decision to have a child for someone is at the centre of Safekeeping by former psychiatrist turned author Karen Zelas. The novel, set in Christchurch, explores the idea of surrogacy with all its… Audio
Multi-sports programme helping disadvantaged youth flourish
An Ōtautahi multi-sport programme is helping give under-privileged youth a sense of purpose and belonging in their community. Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 22 November 2024
In today's episode, Health NZ has declared a whooping cough epidemic, a New Zealander is suspected to be among a group of people poisned by unknowingly ingesting methanol in Laos, a former political… Audio
Coast To Coast Rangers - a charity to help kids
Yesterday Steve Gurney joined us for Sporting History. You can still listen to that conversation with the nine-time Coast to Cost race champion on the RNZ website Near the end of our conversation he… Audio
Japanese footwear turns heads - but what makes it so special?
High-end French fashion brand Maison Margiela's cloven-hoof-like tabi shoes have been discovered by a new generation of celebrities.
Kiwi Scrabble team take out the Aussies
It's the first time since 2010 that the New Zealand team has won against Australia. Audio
Parenting: Does your child really understand?
Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright talks with Susie about developing comprehension in toddlers and when to be concerned. Audio
Daniel Goleman on how to have a good day at work
Achieving a flow state at work is rare, temporary and unclear as to how to achieve it, according to American psychologist and author Daniel Goleman. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
On today's episode, from today, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment, Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the… Audio
Most young people want less time spent online
Research by the outdoor pursuits programme Outward Bound has found most teenagers and young people want to spend less time online. Audio
Cocaine, meth, cannabis, vapes: NZ drug trends revealed
Cocaine use is up, the price of meth is down and for the first time, more people vape nicotine than smoke tobacco, according to an annual Drug Trends Survey. Audio
NZ fur seal gets onto Maui A oil rig off Taranaki
How did a seal end up 40m above the water on the Maui A platform - Robin Martin has some answers Audio
'We have a voice, let us be heard': Kids' plea on World Children's Day
Today marks 35 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the UN.
The pre-Panel for 20 November 2024
Jesse is joined by Wallace Chapman and The Panel producer Carol Stiles to preview tonight's Panel and discuss some news of the day. Audio
Sam McBride
As demand for ADHD medication skyrockets, Guyon Espiner asks leading psychiatrist Dr Sam McBride why more people than ever before are being diagnosed with the condition - and to what degree… Video, Audio
How to estimate the size of crowds
Why do crowd estimates differ so much? And how do experts accurately measure crowd sizes? Audio
What you need to know to get the best out of Black Friday
More Kiwis keen to shop for a Black Friday bargain this year - but what has pushed this to become such a global phenomenon? And what do we know about the most discounted items?
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 November 2024
On today's episode, over 40,000 from around the motu arrived in Wellington yesterday - the culmination of an historic hikoi. The nine-day march Hikoi mo Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest… Audio
