Sunday Morning Podcast Options

9:08 AM.Covering news from all over the country is a struggle for media companies dealing with rising costs and falling revenues. But some local outlets are surviving - and even thriving. Mediawatch's Hayden… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Christina Persico - RNZ's Pacific Bulletin Editor - is match-side at the Rugby World Cup Final. She joins us at halftime from the Stade France. Read more Audio

8:30 AM.Cantabrian Giles Cooper has many strings to his bow - lawyer by day, bar owner by night. Arriving in the Vietnamese metropolis of Hanoi in 1999, he opened a New Zealand style café, Puku, and hasn't… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.Duncan Paterson is in the eye of the Rugby World Cup storm. He speaks to us from his packed Parisian pub - The Black Sheep Society - a slice of Kiwi paradise on Rue Daval. Read more Audio

8:10 AM.We speak to Al Gillespie about the latest from the conflict in the Middle East and China's 'fantastical' economic statistics. Al Gillespie is a professor of law, specialising in international law… Read more Audio

11:25 AM.The team behind a unique research project looking into loneliness in aged care homes in Australia has garnered international attention for its approach. Study lead, Monash University Sociologist Dr… Read more Audio

11:06 AM.The Royal New Zealand Ballet's acclaimed Hansel & Gretel returns in time for Christmas 2023. We talk to acclaimed composer Claire Cowan about how she brings the magic to the stage. Read more Audio

10:20 AM.Musician, singer-songwriter, producer and author Jeremy Redmore first rose to fame as the main creative force behind the band Midnight Youth. Life has recently taken him to the Netherlands where he is… Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Mark Reason, Stuff's senior sports columnist brings us the latest from the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, as England take on South Africa. Read more Audio

9:40 AM.A new report has highlighted what happens in the body if we cut short our sleep - even over a short period. Sanja Jelic is the director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Columbia and professor of… Read more Audio

9:08 AM.Take me to your leader - political press pack gets off on wrong foot with our new political leaders; media in the middle of Gaza claims and counterclaims; World Cup fever - and Irish anguish. Read more Audio

8:43 AM.In a rapidly changing world many of our customs and traditions, particularly those around partnering remain deep-rooted and unchanged. Read more Audio

8:25 AM.Reported benefits of a cold plunge include relieving sore muscles, helping recovery post-workout, reducing inflammation, and boosting immunity. Some also report mental health benefits, like reducing… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.In an address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden set out his case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel, but how did this play out on the international stage and who will be the major players… Read more Audio

11:50 AM.The hygiene hypothesis is the idea that kids must be exposed to germs to develop healthy immune systems. Unexpected results from a recent study suggest hygiene hypothesis might not be so clean cut… Read more Audio

11:35 AM.We look at the All Blacks' performance in this World Cup with of New Zealand's most respected rugby writers and columnist for the NZ Herald, Gregor Paul. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.How does a poet laureate celebrate their birthday? If you're Chris Tse, you mark the occasion with a gathering of fellow poets - and by writing a new poem about your love of Celine Dion. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Jo McCarroll, Sunday Morning regular and NZ Gardener magazine editor has a new book out for anyone wanting to save a bit of money or to grow some fresh healthy food. Vege Patch from Scratch offers… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Celebrating, commiserating, or waiting in anticipation... If you stayed up late Saturday keeping up to date with the election coverage, you'll need a good breakfast to recover. As a bonus, it might… Read more Audio

10:25 AM.The Formula One series is nearly over for Liam Lawson. We catch up with all that's been going on for him since we last spoke, and he shares a track currently playing in his headphones. Read more Audio

10:15 AM.On Saturday, 14 October 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the… Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Former All Black and coach of the Samoan national team, Sir Bryan Williams joins us with his reaction to events as they unfolded between New Zealand an Ireland in Paris. Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Actor, comedian, broadcaster and author, Michael Palin, has documented the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier - his great-uncle Harry in latest book Great-Uncle Harry: A… Read more Audio

11:31 AM.Dr Whitney Scott: Chronic pain without the pills. Read more Audio