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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
Muslim community outraged at govt scrapping recommendations
The Muslim community is outraged at the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack and scrap eight… Audio
Luke Dallow planning new venture on Ponsonby Road
The halcyon days of sipping champagne and martinis on Ponsonby Rd are over. Instead, hospitality veteran Luke Dallow told Susana Lei'ataua these tough economic times call for swappa crates and country… Audio
Indian community warming to 'taboo' retirement homes
Community leaders say there's a dire need for culturally appropriate rest homes for South Asian seniors in Aotearoa.
The pre-Panel
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to rattle off some questions from his notes app... Why is sushi in New Zealand so big? Is it ok to… Audio
Freaky Friday
Today Jesse "creepy" Mulligan is joined by Steph in Oamaru, who earlier this year had a terrifying night that turned out to be a bit of a blessing. Audio
What's going down at the Olympic Village, and is it any of our business?
They're young, fit, at the peak of their careers, and they've got a lot of steam to blow off.
The necklace that proves Simone Biles is the GOAT
The three-dimensional pedant has 546 diamonds and "embodies her unparalleled status in gymnastics," according to the LA-jeweller that created it.
Teenage girls feel "silenced and squashed" - author
"They are so stereotyped and dismissed as just having big feelings as if it's a negative, bad thing ... they push that down deep inside of them, which creates this scream." Audio
Who are NZ's top one percent?
The top 1% - who are they, and how can you join the club? Audio
Why is Simone Biles hitting back at a former team mate?
Biles' cheeky Instagram post slapped back at criticisms from the former Olympian.
Parenting: How to talk to your children about setbacks
A University of Auckland led study has investigated how parents discuss setbacks with their children - and the correlation with a child's fear of making mistakes. Audio
Parenting: How to talk to your children about setbacks
A University of Auckland led study has investigated how parents discuss setbacks with their children - and how that impacts a child's fear of making mistakes. Audio
Hayden Wilde's grandparents on silver medal at Paris Olympics
New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde won silver in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday night. His grandparents were watching from Tūrangi. His grandparents Anita and Bruce Wilde spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Underconsumption core' - The latest online trend
Unboxing videos have become the norm on social media, which makes 'underconsumption core' a surprising new trend.
How do people feel about tax cuts coming into effect?
Tax cuts come into effect today, it's the first adjustment to tax brackets in 14 years. The cuts are expected to cost 3.7 billion dollars a year and are being funded by savings and other revenue… Video, Audio
Feature interview: Chelsey Goodan
Teenage girls have a message for their parents and the rest of the world; we're smarter than you think we are. Chelsey Goodan's new book is called, UNDERESTIMATED: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage… Audio
South Island finally takes out best pie award
A slow cooked beef pie has taken out the Supreme Pie Award. And it's also just the second time a female baker has won the top gong. Audio
Woman calls police after mistaking 'realistic' sex doll for body
"One of the cops nudge[d] it with his foot, and I thought, he's not going to nudge it if it's a body."