All episodes
Monday, 9 February 2026
- 1:10 Can you distinguish fake news from real news?
- 1:10 TV Critic: Heated Rivalry and The New Years
- 1:20 Forget Fantasy football, say hello to Fantasy Herd!
- 1:30 Life Lessons: How we can understand and deal with grief
- 2:10 OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
- 2:20 Jesse Goes Clubbing
- 2:30 Expert Feature: Everything you want to know about ADHD
- 3:30 Bet on it! We take a look at the rise of prediction markets
Thursday, 5 February 2026
- 1:10 The world is changing, why isn't New Zealand?
- 1:23 Why NZer Dame Margaret Brimble is being honoured
- 1:33 Stories from Waitangi Day - past and present
- 1:45 Wellington's new fusion energy facility: how will it work?
- 2:15 Relationships: How can you heal a family feud?
- 2:30 A-Z of Aotearoa: O is for the big O.E!
- 3:10 Your Money with Mary Holm: Should you buy gold?
- 3:20 Survival Guide to Laneway Festival
- 3:35 Classical Cupid: Fall in love with some classical music!
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
- 1:10 Why has wine gone out of flavour for many of us?
- 1:27 Using wool to try and stop an invasive weed
- 1:35 An insight into Waitangi Treaty Settlements
- 1:50 Stories from Our Changing World
- 2:10 Heading Off: Driving from Sri Lanka to the UK
- 2:20 Easy Eats: Making the most of barbecue season!
- 2:30 Bookmarks with Elisabeth Easther
- 3:10 Music Critic: Find out if Beck's latest album is worth a listen
- 3:25 Feature interview: The winner of the Game of Wool
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
- 1:08 The latest on the yellow legged hornet problem
- 1:17 Do you know how AI is used by NZ media organisations?
- 1:27 A new big game fishing competition out of Westport
- 1:32 Can you help find Doug the Pug?
- 1:45 Why did hundreds of eels die in Waiatai stream?
- 2:10 Mayoral Minutes with Selwyn District's Lydia Gliddon
- 2:20 Book Critic: Life lessons through the lens of authors
- 2:32 Music feature: The story of Parachute Music Festival
- 3:10 Tech Tuesday: A new social network for AI bots? Yes, really.
- 3:25 You're the Judge
- 3:32 Feature Interview: Why humour makes us better humans
Monday, 2 February 2026
- 1:10 Explainer: What are NZ's critical minerals?
- 1:20 Which bug is the mightiest of the year?
- 1:30 Stan Walker shares his latest single 'One Life'
- 2:10 OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
- 2:20 Jesse Goes Clubbing!
- 2:30 Expert Feature: Everything you need to know about Wills
- 3:10 TV Critic: The latest spin off from the Game of Thrones
- 3:25 Songs for a Roadie
- 3:30 Feature Interview: Mean Mums at the School Gates
Friday, 30 January 2026
- 1:10 Flipping houses for a quick buck could be over
- 1:20 Why learning to dance can do more than make you feel good
- 1:30 How do you cope when your workplace is in constant change?
- 1:53 Freaky Friday for 30th January 2026
- 2:10 Film Review: Why everyone is talking about Marty Supreme
- 2:30 NZ Live: Theia is in Studio B!
- 3:08 Friday Food with Julie Biuso
- 3:25 Weekend Stuff: Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
- 3:35 Critter of the Week: Seaweed Darkling Beetle
Thursday, 29 January 2026
- 1:14 49.5 degree temperatures in Australia - How would you cope?
- 1:20 Why it matters if the ocean around NZ gets warmer
- 1:30 Who will be the next All Blacks Coach?
- 1:45 The benefits of being a hands-on grandparent
- 2:14 The Beckhams, Kanye West and Blake Lively.
- 2:28 NZ Sports History with Duane Kale
- 3:15 Simon Wilson on the climate crisis
- 3:20 History with Dr Grant Morris
- 3:35 Classical Cupid - Find your match!
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
- 1:15 Political Polls - Are they worth the hype?
- 1:20 Why the new Waikato Regional Theatre is creating a buzz
- 1:30 Over your job? Find out why it's never too late to change careers
- 1:45 Heading Off: Let's go to the US of A!
- 2:12 Music Critic: Lucinda Willams' new album 'World's Gone Wrong'.
- 2:20 Easy Eats: Kelly Gibney's Green Tart
- 2:30 Bookmarks with Hone Kouka
- 3:10 Feature interview: The often-unseen cost of fame
- 3:36 The Kakapo Files are Back!!
- 3:50 The Pre-Panel
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
- 1:10 What is ICE and why does it seem to be tearing the USA apart?
- 1:20 Is weight loss medication like Ozempic worth trying?
- 1:30 What's bugging you? Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste is in studio
- 1:45 Things to do in the never-ending school holidays!
- 2:10 Mayoral Minutes: Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore
- 2:20 Book Critic: Some recommendations for younger readers
- 2:30 Music feature: Radiohead reimagined
- 3:10 Podcast Critic reviews Blood Relatives from The New Yorker
- 3:30 Feature Interview: Wellness? Just eat the ice cream!
- 3:50 The Pre-Panel for 27 January 2026
Monday, 26 January 2026
- 1:10 Was the tragedy in Mt Maunganui really "unprecedented"?
- 1:20 Why a couple of sheep farmers in Mosgiel won an award in Wales
- 1:30 Are we losing the ability to think critically?
- 1:40 The heartwarming story of a hiker and a kitten
- 2:10 OZ Update with Brad Foster
- 2:20 Jesse Goes Clubbing: Ham Radio Club
- 2:30 Expert: How do our brains actually work when it comes to perception?
- 3:10 TV Critic: The Pitt Season Two - Does it live up to the hype?
- 3:30 Feature Interview: What could 2026 hold?
Friday, 19 December 2025
- 1:10 Time out: The sport CEOs throwing in the towel
- 1:15 Could tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease
- 1:25 Chris Parkers' Christmas Survival Guide
- 1:35 Six60's Mathiu Walters performs new single 'We Made It"
- 1:40 A local take on UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena)
- 2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry
- 2:20 NZ Live: Best performances of 2025!
- 3:08 Food: Connie Clarkson's Coconut Chili BBQ Salmon Show
- 3:25 Weekend Stuff: Lynda Hallinan shares gardening tips
- 3:35 Critter of the Week: Red Mistletoe (Peraxilla tetrapetala)
Thursday, 18 December 2025
- 1:10 Celebrating 75 years of Christchurch International Airport
- 1:15 How underwater turbines could help power New Zealand
- 1:25 Find out how to create a neurodivergent friendly house
- 1:35 The ins and outs of a 3D printed house
- 2:10 Group Chat with Perlina Lau and Kate Rodger
- 2:30 A-Z of Aotearoa: N for Northland
- 3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
- 1:15 Obtaining permits for trapping feral cats might get easier
- 1:20 What you need to know before you go camping this summer
- 1:25 Why 'Backyard Ultra' events are taking off in NZ
- 1:35 Comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea’i on winning the 2025 Topp Prize
- 1:45 Heading Off to Nashville, USA!
- 2:12 Music Critic: Tony Stamp shares his picks
- 2:20 Easy Eats: Mushroom, rosemary and walnut sourdough stuffing
- 2:30 Bookmarks with Sophie Gilmour!
- 3:10 Feature: A side of Bear Grylls you've never seen before
- 3:35 Stories from Our Changing World
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
- 1:10 Changes to the Foreign Buyers Ban have been confirmed
- 1:15 Asphalt versus Chipseal - What's the difference?
- 1:20 Calling all thrillseekers! Want a rollercoaster in your garden?
- 1:35 DJ SuperGran: The 81-year-old joining the R & V line up!
- 1:45 Podcast Reviews
- 2:10 Critter of the Week Merchandise Fund
- 2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster
- 2:30 Music feature: Best of 2025
- 3:10 Feature interview: The Art of Sisu
- 3:30 Spoken Feature: Thrift
Monday, 15 December 2025
- 1:10 Bondi Shooting: How locals are reacting
- 1:15 Celebrating the New Zealanders who run towards danger
- 1:25 The marine scientist fighting misinformation over ocean issues
- 1:35 How do we know what supplements we actually need?
- 1:45 One long song: David Bowie's Blackstar
- 2:10 Television Critic: Pluribus and Malice
- 2:20 Jesse Goes Clubbing
- 2:30 Expert Feature: You Must Not Pass Go!
- 2:30 Reaction to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
- 3:10 Feature: Why we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss non-human intelligent life
- 3:35 Here Now
Friday, 12 December 2025
- 1:10 Meet New Zealand Rugby's Referee of the Year
- 1:15 Why some NZ apple growers are ditching the US
- 1:25 The Tongan film going for Oscar glory
- 1:40 Feesh and Cheeps? We look at the evolution of the Kiwi accent
- 1:50 Freaky Friday
- 2:10 Films: Kate Rodger on what to watch this summer
- 2:25 NZ Live: Paige!
- 3:10 Food: Turkey Burgers for the win!
- 3:15 Music 101: Tony Stamp is in the studio
- 3:15 Weekend Stuff: Getting your home clean for Christmas
- 3:32 Critter of the Week: Turbott’s Weevil (Anagotus turbotti)
Thursday, 11 December 2025
- 1:10 Search for the yellow legged hornet widens
- 1:15 Why the US wants to crack down on your social media
- 1:25 What's going on at Auckland's Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens?
- 1:35 What are nicotine pouches and should we be worried?
- 2:05 Relationships
- 2:30 NZ Sporting History: The Legend that is Mark Graham
- 3:15 Solving the World's Problems: Deliberate democracy
- 3:20 History with Dr Grant Morris
- 3:35 The community project getting Critter of the Week merch funding
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
- 1:10 On the up! Reaction to the latest tourism numbers
- 1:15 Game On! What is going on with NZ sport and governance?
- 1:25 This "everyday Kiwi" was awarded NDF's Civilian of the Year.
- 1:35 Making the Tank Farm in AKL's Wynyard Quarter a public space.
- 1:35 Stories from Our Changing World
- 1:45 Heading Off to The Great Wall of China
- 2:12 Music Critic: Ladi6 with Nightmares on Wax
- 2:20 BBQ courgette and sweetcorn salad with basil yoghurt dressing
- 2:30 Bookmarks with Cameron Rhodes
- 3:10 Feature: Why doing less could be the answer to better parenting
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
- 1:10 Explainer: What the Resource Management Act should do
- 1:20 Crime against food: A deep dive into NZ's worst recipes
- 1:32 Should we care that NZ is falling in Global GDP Ranking?
- 1:49 What exactly is going on with the WBD acquisition?
- 2:08 Book Critic: Some top picks for the holidays
- 2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster
- 2:32 Music feature: Geneva AM on Waiata Anthems
- 3:08 Is laser eye surgery really all it's cracked up to be?
Monday, 8 December 2025
- 1:08 It's hot! So hot! Is this the new normal?
- 1:15 Ring your bell! What is electric bike etiquette
- 1:25 What does globalisation mean in 2025?
- 1:35 Quirky collectibles: Find out about a 10-million-year-old crab
- 2:10 Television Critic: What's good on the small screen
- 2:20 Jesse Goes Clubbing!
- 2:30 Expert Feature: Everything you need to know about space
- 3:10 Feature: A guide to good food - and why you need it
Friday, 5 December 2025
- 1:15 What's going on with property prices in Auckland?
- 1:25 How can we ensure our kids are safe playing sport?
- 1:35 Why makes a successful company stand out from the rest?
- 1:52 Freaky Friday
- 2:10 Film Review: Zooptopia 2 and Nuremberg
- 2:20 NZ Live: Jordyn with a Why is in Studio A
- 3:08 Food: Caramelised Onion Sausage Roll Wreath
Thursday, 4 December 2025
- 1:15 What is the Emissions Trading Scheme Auction?
- 1:25 Rating the very best of NZ TV and Film from the 2010s.
- 1:35 Sri Lanka is dealing with a disaster - how can we help?
- 2:10 Group Chat: Chat GPT fails and weighing into Wicked
- 2:10 A-Z of Aotearoa: M for Māori Battalion
- 3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm
- 3:35 Bringing Pixie Williams' voice back to vinyl
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
- 1:15 Find out why school principals are leaving the role.
- 1:20 Why are so many of us driving without a WoF or Rego?
- 1:25 Inside out: The best way to get the benefits of Vitamin C
- 1:35 Game On: The Kiwi game developers smashing it
- 1:45 Heading Off: Anna Thomas on living in Timor Leste
- 2:12 Music Critic: New music from FOAP
- 2:20 Easy Eats: Rotisserie chicken panzanella
- 2:30 Bookmarks with American singer songwriter Santigold
- 3:10 Feature interview: A Jeffrey Epstein survivor shares her story
- 3:35 Stories from Our Changing World
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
- 1:10 Explainer: Open Banking is here - so what is it exactly?
- 1:15 What is 'ragebait' and how does it compare to other 'words of the year'?
- 1:20 What exactly is the Queen's Chain and how can you use it?
- 1:35 Why are we so bad at discerning sounds?
- 1:45 Podcast Critic: The Wonder of Stevie
- 2:10 Book Critic: Claire Mabey shares her picks
- 2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster
- 2:30 Music feature: An insight into Emmylou Harris
- 3:10 Feature: Ruby Tandoh digests food culture in 2025
Monday, 1 December 2025
- 1:10 Supply versus Demand: Finding housing for our elderly
- 1:15 Drug Driving Tests: How can you test for impairment?
- 1:25 How an Auckland professor is tackling anaesthetic gas emissions
- 1:35 What makes Melissa Stokes nervous? Not breaking news!
- 1:45 One long song: Crosby Still and Nash
- 2:10 Television Critic: Beast in Me and All Her Fault
- 2:20 Jesse Goes Clubbing: Hawkes Bay Racing Lawnmower Club
- 2:30 Expert Feature: We put the spotlight on wool
- 3:10 Director James Vanderbilt on why 'Nuremberg' had to be made
