Features

Fiji's long-standing advocate for women's rights Shamima Ali said being recognised by the Government of Vanuatu for her service is an honour. Audio

It has taken a global pandemic - and many people not recovering from their Covid-19 infection - to draw attention to poorly understood post-viral conditions, says researcher Anna Brooks. (Raising the Bar 2022) Audio

Healthy aging and remaining independent is entirely possible by simple healthy cooking, exercise and socialising, according to research led by an Auckland academic. Audio

The Detail - Podcasters can solve cold cases, but if they're not careful, they could face their own day in court. Audio

Maumahara - A recycling truck driver takes his son on a night shift and tries to impress upon him the importance of not losing his reo.

Opinion - The All Blacks must overcome more than just the Wallabies in Melbourne this week, with a lack of consistency proving to be the greatest obstacle in this year's race for the Rugby Championship, writes Jamie Wall. Video

LISTEN:  Tony Stamp asks  Philadelphia-born musician Santigold about the inspiration behind her new album Spirituals: punk, motherhood, and using music to find joy during hard times. Audio

Director Brett Morgen's new documentary, Moonage Daydream, is the first to be officially sanctioned by the music legend's family. It is about experiencing the life and music of a man who lived without explanation. Audio

Described as "the OG of kapa haka competition", Sir Tīmoti Kāretu was the country’s first Māori Language Commissioner, a petition signatory, and the mentor for Waiata Anthems project. Sir Tīmoti joins Kim Hill to play some of his favourite waiata. Video, Audio

Marlon Williams talks us through the songs on his new album My Boy and chats to Charlotte Ryan. Video, Audio

Long-dead fish, flowers and insects are offering a window into our past. University of Otago scientist Daphne Lee’s new book is a glimpse into the fascinating finds at Otago’s famous site of international paleontological importance. Audio

This week marks 50 years since the Māori Language Petition was presented to Parliament. Jamie Tahana spoke to those who fought for change, and examines the moments leading to the movement, and what has happened since.

Two block-buster fantasy series currently airing across the globe are unique takes on medieval times and impart our culture’s particular interpretation and values on that period, historian Anne Wallentine says. Video, Audio

In the third of RNZ's investigative series on Lotto, we ask why children are able to gamble on Lotto - and it is completely legal.

New Zealanders like to think we have a 'Number 8 Wire Mentality' - a rough and ready enthusiasm for fixing and building stuff with limited resources.  Video, Audio

Local Democracy Reporting talks to outgoing Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith about his life before he became mayor and his time leading the district as he plans to step down and stand for central government.

Molecular nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett talks to Jim Mora about coffee drinking, and the various methods of extracting flavour and caffeine from the bean. Audio

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The Detail - Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan has displaced millions of people - why is the country so vulnerable to the impact of climate change? Audio

Listen - Three of the world's finest crime writers; Val McDermid, Michael Robotham and J.P. Pomare joined Kathryn Ryan in the Wellington studio today. The trio are touring New Zealand this week, with an event, Crime after Crime. Audio

iNaturalist NZ is an ever-growing community of over 42,000, who collectively have made almost 1.5 million observations to date. Research associate Colin Meur tells Afternoons about what else this community can report on. Audio

A biotech start-up with a whimsical name is moving to shake up New Zealand's reliance on cows for milk protein. Audio

The NZ media planned for the death of Queen Elizabeth II for many years, but when the time came, the event still upended the media - and the audience. Audio

Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon talks to Kim Hill about his mission to reduce harm and build inclusivity. Video, Audio

William Dart goes aloft with four volumes of a new Audubon Society project titled For the Birds. Artists include Nick Cave, Tilda Swinton, Laurie Anderson and Loudon Wainwright. Audio