Jim Mora
Rasmus Tantholdt: The World’s Eyes on Qatar
On the eve of the World Cup in Qatar, many people are undecided about how they'll view it, or not view it, literally. On the ground in Doha is a senior correspondent for TV2 in Denmark, Rasmus… Audio
Alf Filipaina: Celebrating Toa Samoa
Toa Samoa may not have won Old Trafford this morning but a lot of people in the world were willing Samoa to win, and certainly a great many in Samoa and Aotearoa.
Joining us is Alf Filipaina… Audio
Frances Cook: Your Money in Tough Times
Many of us are feeling the pinch as costs soar and savings shrink, host of the personal finance podcast, Cooking the Books, Frances Cook joins us with some ideas to take a little of the sting out. Audio
James St John: your nose-picking questions answered
Following a huge response from last week's interview, Professor James St John, head of the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research at Griffith University is back to answer some… Audio
Paul Sexton: the authorised biography of Charlie Watts
Drummer Charlie Watts was known as the quietest member of the Rolling Stones, renowned for his impeccable timing - he didn't think of himself as a rockstar. He was a lover of jazz, and fine fashion. Audio
Dr Zazie Todd: how we know your dog loves you
Dr Zazie Todd is a cat person and a dog person. She trained in human psychology, until a dog named Ghost changed her focus. Audio
Calling Home: Hugh Simpson in Transylvania
Hugh Simpson calls home. Originally from Christchurch he now lives in Transylvania in Romania - where Dracula's castle is. Hugh works remotely as a computer penetration tester (a legal hacker) for a… Audio
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from the Human Nutrition department of Otago University is back once again - this time to talk about sources of Vitamin D, what you can get out of almonds and more. Dr Hill answers your… Audio
Dr Lars Chittka: Bees Like to Play
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have now discovered that bumblebees love to play ball games, and as with humans, young bumblebees like to play more than older ones do. Audio
Joe Porter: Weekend sports update
RNZ Sports Journalist, Joe Porter brings us up to date on the weekend's sport. Audio
James St John: picking your nose may increase risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia
A world-first study has demonstrated that bacteria can travel through the olfactory nerve in the nose and into the brain in mice, where they create markers that are tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's… Audio
Dr Thomas Neitzert: designing safer automobiles
NZTA, Waka Kotahi, says NZ is well-placed to benefit from the uptake of electric vehicles on our roads, because of our short average commutes, 22 kilometres a day, because 85% of our homes have… Audio
Lee & Andrew Child: Jack Reacher’s Plan B
Author James Grant, aka Lee Child, decided to stop writing his well-regarded books, but the world wouldn't let him. So, he came to an arrangement with his younger brother Andrew, who would take over… Audio
Antonia Prebble: Taking on Hitchcock's North By Northwest
Alfred Hitchcock's spy thriller North by Northwest is regarded as one of the best suspense movies of all time, adapted for the stage by Carolyn Burns, directed by Simon Phillips, and starring Antonia… Audio
Dr Grainne Cleary: why do birds do that? Part Two
We invited Dr Grainne, author of "Why Do Birds Do That?", back to answer more bird-y questions. Audio
Karen Kasler: US Correspondent
US Correspondent Karen Kasler joins us once again with the latest from the US as pundits predict a 'red wave' in the midterms. Audio
Angelo Tedoldi: Why Am I Gay?
Auckland neuroscientist Dr Angelo Tedoldi travelled around to find out about the role of genes in sexuality to answer why people are gay, straight or bisexual. Audio
Mark Reason: Weekend Sports Update
We get an update on the Black Ferns clash with France, the All Blacks match against Wales and the Black Caps performance in the T20 World cup with Mark Reason, Senior Sports Columnist with Stuff. Audio
Emanuel Kalafatelis: Why aren’t we voting locally?
With just one-third (35%) of respondents voting in the recent local body elections, and a draft report of the Review into the future for Local Government due to be released on October 28, 2022… Audio
Wildlife ecologist Dr Grainne Cleary: 'I see myself in magpies'
Wildlife ecologist and podcaster Dr Grainne Cleary has written a new book called Why Do Birds Do That?. Audio