Sunday Morning Podcast Options

11:25 AM.Mattress Men is a documentary by filmmaker Colm Quinn which tells the story of Paul Kelly and Mick Flynn, creators of the eccentric online persona "Mattress Mick". The film follows the fortunes of… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.The Distractions were only together long enough to produce one studio album in 1980, but in their short stint in post-punk Manchester they played alongside Joy Division and The Buzzcocks.The break up… Read more Audio

10:40 AM.Irish comedian Ed Byrne has been touring Aotearoa for 20 years and many of his NZ experiences have been woven into his stand-up shows. He talks to Wallace about opting for comedy over horticulture… Read more Audio

10:06 AM.In his new book, The Truth About Language: What is it and where it came from, author and psychologist Professor Michael Corballis explores the origin of human language and our unique ability to tell… Read more Audio

9:40 AM.The Unseen Anzac is Jeff Maynard's story of George Hubert Wilkins – a former Australian war photographer and Arctic explorer who produced the most detailed and accurate collection of WWI photographs… Read more Audio, Gallery

8:40 AM.Baker Benjamin talks about the contradictory rhetoric of US President Donald Trump and ongoing political tensions around the world. Read more Audio

8:12 AM.Alarm is growing in Central Otago as the region's 150-year-old water licence system is overhauled. Ian Telfer explores if the permits from the gold rush days can be updated without leaving farmers… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Paramedics, students, and funeral directors tell the Maori Affairs Committee  their views on how tupapaku (deceased) should be managed.  Read more Audio

10:37 AM.A couple of years ago US scientist Bess Koffman travelled to New Zealand to research whether or not new Zealand dust influenced the last Ice age - and if a tiny speck of dust has the potential to… Read more Audio

10:11 AM.Dr Susan Bordo is Professor of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Kentucky and the author of The Destruction of Hillary Clinton in which she examines the forces in politics and the media… Read more Audio

9:36 AM.April 22 marks the 10th international Record Store Day - when fans of music on vinyl get together to celebrate record store culture, buy local, and get something special for their collection. Jeffrey… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.New Zealand has been tied together by a rail system that has been unfolding across the country since the late 19th century. Today up to 18 million tonnes of freight is moved via rail, every year. It's… Read more Audio

10:35 PM.A special debate on climate change and two former ministers get new jobs. Read more Audio

6:55 PM.A petition is prompting the Government to ban Kiwisaver from illegal weapons investments. Read more Audio

6:55 PM.A women’s loan fund says New Zealand should align its law with other countries and cap the rate of interest on borrowing. Read more Audio

7:30 PM.Former Labour leader and departing MP David Cunliffe says goodbye to Parliament with a reminder of the role of an MP. Read more Audio

6:55 PM.New Zealand leads the developed world in reported intimate partner violence. The Whanau and Family Violence Legislation Bill aims to stem the tide of abuse. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Almost two years ago 19-year-old Alex Renton was given special approval to use medicinal cannabis now his mother is fighting for others to have access. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Dunedin designer Jane Avery makes clothing out of wild rabbit fur and she's on a mission to take her label to the world. Read more Audio, Gallery

10:37 AM.Syd Barrett was a founding member of Pink Floyd, the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in the band's early years. He died in 2006. Read more Video, Audio

10:06 AM.Paul Beatty is the author of last year's Man Booker Prize winner The Sellout. The published poet had a surprise hit with his satirical novel about a Los Angeles farmer who tries to recreate slavery on… Read more Audio