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Debate statemates add to election frustration; the current and future state of Stuff; some good - but overdue - news for Dunedin. Audio

Most of us learned to do laundry from our parents, and at some point we were told the story of the red sock making the laundry pink. But according to some, we don't need to separate laundry anymore… Audio

Put down the soap and step away from the shower gel. Having a low-soap shower several days a week is probably enough, according to a US dermatologist who says obsessive cleanliness is harming our… Audio

Champion boxer Mea Motu joins us to talk life and boxing and to share some music that she loves. Audio

Neuroscience researcher, writer and author David Robson joins us once again. This time he's been looking at advice and where we get it. Interestingly, it's not always the most successful people that… Audio

Nuclear weapons have unfortunately been brought to the fore once more with Russia's invasion of Ukraine despite most experts agreeing deployment is unlikely. No nation has detonated a nuclear weapon… Audio

It's been reported that 1 in 5 Covid sufferers in NZ have long-COVID symptoms. Otago University estimate that up to 150,000 New Zealanders may be battling, or have been battling long-COVID, another… Audio

Duncan Paterson is calling home from Paris, currently the centre of the Rugby World Cup. Duncan's bar is called The Black Sheep Society, a slice of kiwi heaven on the streets of Paris. Audio

Un-spun numbers don't derail duelling versions of the economy; Stuff keeps AI at arm's length; medical school row - and a made-up university. Audio

Most of us had never heard of cookiecutter sharks until a week or so ago, when they managed to sink a catamaran off the coast of Australia. New Zealand marine scientist and Auckland University's shark… Audio

With summer on the horizon, we talk to neuroscientist and journalist, Dr David Cox to find out how much we should drink every day, and what we should be drinking. Audio

Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul joins us with his take on the latest from France in the Rugby World Cup. Audio

Sarah Peirse is best known for her screen roles as Kate in Rain and Pauline Parker's mother, Honora, in Heavenly Creatures. She reprises her role as the formidable American writer, Patricia Highsmith… Audio

NY Times Australia correspondent, Natasha Frost joins us from Melbourne with the latest news from across the Tasman. Audio

As the NZ Aerospace Summit gets underway next week in Christchurch, we're joined by NASA astronaut, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper. Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist… Audio

Kirsten Morrell is best known as the vocalist behind the multi-platinum selling pop band Goldenhorse. She joins us to introduce her latest solo single 'Strawberry Fool', out on 15 Sept. Audio

Richard Osman has now joined the ranks of those people in the United Kingdom who are referred to as a 'national treasure'. Even if you don't read his books and know his name you will almost certainly… Audio

Susan Goldin-Meadow is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago and one of the world foremost experts on gestures. She has found that gestures express substantive information which… Audio

You're born, you live, you die - ageing, it would seem, is linear. Wrong. It turns out, the human body tends to age in parts, with some organs more susceptible to the ravages of time than others… Audio

Getting the snacks in for the game isn't quite as simple for this Rugby World Cup. Early morning match times here in NZ means the usual pizza, chips and dips aren't so appealing. Award-winning food… Audio

With the Rugby World Cup already in full swing, Mark Reason, senior sports columnist for Stuff joins us from France. Audio

We've faced several crises in recent years, but the one we're currently eyeing might be the most troubling of all. In a new documentary airing Sunday night, Bryan Bruce asks the question, why does… Audio

Acushla-Tara Kupe's acting career launched with a cult classic, starring alongside household name Temuera Morrison, in Fresh Meet. Audio

New Zealand, a United States ally and China trade partner, is walking a tight rope as tensions between the economic superpowers ratchet up. Audio

Increasingly, smartphone users are becoming aware, and with it, more concerned about the extent to which their phone is spying on them. Audio

American folk singer Connie Converse was the "invisible woman of the 20th century", despite being ahead of the curve in every respect. Audio

She may have been born in Aotearoa, but it feels almost inevitable that Rachel Bickler would end up in Brussels the heart of the European Union. Audio

Mongrel and maths collide as campaigns launch - and media ponder National's tax plan; scrutiny of candidates' online footprints prompts pushback and claims of 'agendas'. Audio

One hundred years ago, it was common for streets to be filled with whistling the crying call of milkmen and builders on construction sites, everyday people going about their business. So, what… Audio