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Science: Why we blush, music + ageing, new sepsis test
Science correspondent Dr Jen Martin joins Kathryn to talk about three new studies. Audio
Clash of the codes for the fourth season of Match Fit
Union and league are putting their differences aside in the latest season of a TV show which sees ex-professional rugby players get back in the game. Audio
From Southland to working with Super Bowl champions
Atipa Mabonga was born in Zimbabwe, raised in Southland, she's an accomplished track and field athlete, and is now the talent and culture manager for the reigning Superbowl champions. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 31 July
On today's episode, the Black ferns have broken New Zealand's medal drought at the Paris Olympics with victory over Canada in the gold medal match, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris and also hear… Audio
Australia: Rex goes under, Ministry reshuffled
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about regional airline Rex going into voluntary administration after struggling to compete with Qantas and Virgin. Audio
Retail NZ aren't expecting spending surge following tax cuts
Retail New Zealand's chief executive says retailers aren't pinning their hopes on a spending surge following Wednesday's tax cuts. Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How a white supremacist turned his back on hate
By the age of 16 Arno Michaelis was a full-blown alcoholic and a violent racist covered in swastika tattoos. Audio
Parking on footpaths preventing those with disabilities to pass
A blind Auckland woman who is regularly forced to walk on busy roads with her guide dog, said she is fed up with thoughtless and inconsiderate drivers. Sally Britnell told Susana Lei'ataua people are… Audio
The Pre-Panel
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the rise of Break up rehab and "Get-your-ex back" coaches Audio
The Pre-Panel
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the rise of Break up rehab and "Get-your-ex back" coaches Audio
Why Kiwis disconnect from the internet
Do you suffer from anxiety when the WiFi goes down, or stuggle to pry your eyes away from your phone during a movie? New research has looked into who in New Zealand is 'disconnecting', and what their… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford & James Elliot (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford & James Elliot discuss whether we should ban sandwich boards on footpaths, and if the river Seine will be clean enough for swimming… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 29th July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss whether we should start renting coffins. Audio
Here Now
Exploring the connections between Indians and Maori starting in the 1800s, is a new academic manuscript by Professor Edwina Pio. On Here Now today, Kadambari Raghukumar looks at the significance of… Audio
How and when to call in sick to work
Feel guilty taking sick leave? Don't - soldiering on is so pre-pandemic.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 July
On today's episode, Northland's clinical director of rural hospitals says the government's financial crackdown is affecting frontline staffing, we hear from Dr Pragati Gautama as well as health… Audio
How to talk about pornography with your kids
Twelve years old is the average age when kids first see pornography, almost always by accident. Author Melody Thomas tells RNZ how parents can handle it. Audio
The Mixtape: WORD Christchurch director and beloved book reviewer Kiran Dass
Our guest picking the music is Kiran Dass, one of New Zealand's most trusted book reviewers and director of WORD Christchurch. Audio
Cassandra Jenkins on her midlife crisis: ‘Music seemed like a foolish thing to follow’
Cassandra talks to Charlotte Ryan about the challenges of making music and touring midlife, and how she's doing things on her terms. Audio
Art exhibition reflects the ripples from abuse in care
The stories of survivors of abuse in state care will be told through art, music and creative performances in an exhibition about to open in Wellington.