Life And Society
How chess is helping children with autism
Students at an Auckland specialist school are getting valuable practice in the art of connection as they learn to play the strategic two-player board game.
Dispelling the ick in offal
Proponents of offal-eating point out that it's just polite to use every part of a beast we've killed, it's really the least we can do
Not so awful offal
Proponents of offal-eating point out that it's just polite to use every part of a beast we've killed .... it's really the least we can do. Audio
This Weekend: Offal-y Good Festival
Lincoln Tan, who runs Chow Luck Club alongside Bee Koh, speaks to Emile. Audio
World-leading scholar on Hulk Hogan following death
Sharon Mazer has written numerous books about wrestling, including the wonderfully named Steel Chair to the Head: The Pleasure and Pain of Professional Wrestling, and is also a researcher at Auckland… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 25 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.
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Weekend Stuff: Overcoming colour jitters in design
To quote our next guest "there are no ugly colours, just poor combinations". Interior designer Syliva Sanford is with Jesse to talk about overcoming the color jitters when it comes to design and… Audio
Freaky Friday: Stories from the other side
It's Freaky Friday, when we speak to listeners about their spooky experiences and strange coincidences. Today's guest is Wayne MacKenzie. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Audio
From mountain to sea on two wheels
Lynley Twyman joins us to talk about Te Hangaruru, the latest section of the mountains to sea trail to be completed. Audio
Getting the spread on all things butter
Why is butter so expensive? Can people power really make a difference? What happens if Fonterra leaves the NZ market? We put all our butter questions to Emma Higgins, Senior Agricultural Analyst at… Audio
Hardy souls brave freezing temps for cold water dip
While many of you will be listening this morning from the comfort of your bed with a cuppa in hand, or in the car with the heat on high, hardy souls across the country are wading into icy open water… Audio
Are we seeing the demise of the Late Show format?
This week our office chat has been dominated by two stories, the demise of late night shows after the axeing of Stephen Colbert's show 'The Late Show' and whether the reaction to that Coldplay kiss… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, polytechnics are cutting more than 500 courses and nearly a thousand jobs so they can stand alone financially once mega-institute Te Pukenga closes; A year into a four-year… Audio
Some washing detergents no better than water
Consumer NZ is airing some dirty laundry on Thursday with a claim that three detergents are no better than water. Consumer NZ's head of testing James le Page spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
A space where children with disabilities can be themselves
New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people of all ages
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people; A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found… Audio
Heading Off: Keeping it local - Mangere
Louisa Tipene Opetaia & Ama Mosese were recommended to me by our news reader Marama T-Pole. They run a tour company focused on showing off South Auckland's Mangere, or as they put it "an… Audio
Paying tribute to "Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne
Paul Martin, from the alternative metal band Devilskin, joins Jesse to talk about Ozzy Osbourne's influence and what the Black Sabbath rocker was like when he met him. Audio
Auckland high school students help refugees
More than a hundred personalised care packages have been given out to refugees thanks to three Auckland high school students. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
