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Japan discovers tunnel on moon
The Japanese Space Agency says Japan's lunar orbiter has discovered a tunnel on the moon that could be used to shield astronauts while they build an exploration base. The agency, known as Jaxa, says a… Audio
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Comment: A celebration of social experiments
Yesterday former broadcaster Sean Plunket did a social experiment, which prompted us to come up with this list of other fun social experiments.
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MENDELSSOHN: The Hebrides Overture
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Douglas Boyd, at its Premier Series concert "German Masters", Auckland Town Hall, 28 September 2017 Audio
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Everything you can't do on election day
Analysis - Election day isn't just for voting, there are countless rules to follow between the hours of 12am and 7pm on 23 September, writes Madeleine Chapman for The Spinoff.
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Eyewitness: Rescue from 'Middle Peak Hotel'
A two-week operation to rescue two climbers stranded in an ice cave on Mt Cook in 1982 had to deal with atrocious weather and a crashed helicopter. Don Bogie remembers the drama. Audio
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Rescue from 'Middle Peak Hotel'
In this episode of Eyewitness: a dramatic alpine rescue that kept New Zealand on tenterhooks
More than thirty years ago, two climbers were stranded on Mt Cook for two weeks, while the media recorded… Audio -
The very best in country, soul & rock 'n' roll.... and all points in between.
On this week's show Mark has a New Zealand exclusive with a brand new track from Kitty Daisy & Lewis's new album. There's also music from Steve Earle's latest release, classic jazz from Sydney Bechet… Audio
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BANG! Episode 6: Fifty Shades of Grey
In episode 6, Melody faces up to another awkward phone call, we learn about how intimacy is affected by life-threatening illness, visit an "adult entertainment store" and sex therapist Edit Horvath… Audio
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Screen Gems - the great music documentaries
Irene Gardiner talks to Lynn Freeman about some of the great documentaries about rock and roll - including ones about Fleetwood Mac, Split Enz, Nick Cave, the Flying Nun label, and a new one about… Audio
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The Art of Rod Emmerson
In the past few weeks New Zealand Herald Editorial Cartoonist Rod Emmerson has been racing to keep up with the rapidly changing pre-election political scene. While coming up with a cartoon portrayal… Audio, Gallery
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A Tribute to Glen Campbell
William Dart looks beyond "Rhinestone Cowboy", "Wichita Lineman", and "Galveston" to the lesser-known but equally brilliant and affecting Glen Campbell. Audio
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Renting in New Zealand (and what politicians are promising to change)
As politicians talk up their housing policies ahead of the election, renters share stories of stress, illness and why the current system doesn’t work.
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Saipan's pristine beaches overrun by human excrement
The Northern Marianas is blaming tourists for human waste left on the shores of its beaches and tourist sites.
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The Science of... Sweat
Simon Morton and Alison Ballance present a three-part series exploring the science of sweat, virtual reality and Vitamin C. This week, the function of a much-maligned bodily fluid that plays a vital… Audio, Gallery
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The Science of... Sweat
Simon Morton and Alison Ballance present a three-part series exploring the science of sweat, virtual reality and Vitamin C. This week, the function of a much-maligned bodily fluid that plays a vital…
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Te Pari o Auahatanga - The Flood of Inspiration
Te Pari o Auahatanga -‘The Flood of Inspiration’ - is an apt title for an album made by a group of musicians who were caught out twice by the Whanganui River in flood. Video, Audio
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Australian cricketers endorse pay deal
Australia's top cricketers have voted to endorse their new pay deal, as the dust settled on a bruising 10-month dispute that opened up deep fault lines in the sport.
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Phosphate mining plans take shape in French Polynesia
An Australian company hopes to resume mining phosphate in French Polynesia's Makatea Island in the Tuamotu group. Audio
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PM confirms skilled migrant proposal under review
The government's plan to make it harder for low-skilled migrants to stay in New Zealand is under review after complaints from employers. Audio
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Weekly Reading: Best longreads on the web
Lana Del Rey's new music; MTV in the modern era; The ongoing R. Kelly nightmare; and the tragic passing of Chester Bennington.
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Music 101 Pocket Edition 145: Edgar Wright, Jess B, Julien Baker
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition this week, Baby Driver director Edgar Wright tells us about some of his favourite songs that made it into the film, we profile Auckland rapper Jess B, and talk to… Audio
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EQC blamed for Edgecumbe insurance delays
The Earthquake Commission is being blamed for delays in settling insurance claims resulting from April's Edgecumbe flooding, with three staff assigned to deal with all 271 claims received. Video, Audio
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Venezuelan opposition leader released as crisis continues
Hours after being released from jail, one of the country's main opposition leaders urges supporters to continue anti-government protests.
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Caves: Exploring New Zealand's Subterranean Wilderness
Graphic designer Marcus Thomas and photographer Neil Silverwood have just published a book, Caves: Exploring New Zealand's Subterranean Wilderness, which takes readers on a journey into New Zealand's… Audio
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Foreign trusts 'fled' from the sunlight - Labour
Opposition parties are claiming a major win over the government after a sharp fall in the number of foreign trusts. Audio
