Kim Hill

In his debut book How We Became Human: And Why We Need To Change, Sydney-based philosopher, writer and teacher Tim Dean looks at how we evolved to be moral creatures, and why some of our evolved… Audio

A controversial law dubbed the 'Heartbeat Bill' has come into effect in the US State of Texas this week after the Supreme Court did not respond to an emergency appeal by abortion providers. The… Audio

Genetically engineered mosquitoes could be the key to winning the war against malaria, a disease that affects more than 200 million people every year and kills more than 400,000 - many of whom are… Audio

As of Friday afternoon, more than 70 percent of New Zealanders aged 12 or over had received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, or are booked in to receive it. But as witnessed in Israel, where… Audio

Listener feedback for 14 August 2021. Audio

Emails and texts from listeners to the Saturday Morning show. Audio

Chris Mosier was the first transgender athlete to represent the United States in international competition, after earning a spot on Team USA's sprint duathlon men's team in the 2016 World… Audio

He's a familiar face on our television screens as one of the judges for popular cooking show MasterChef Australia, but the path to success has been a rocky one for Jock Zonfrillo. Audio

For most of her professional life Dianne Ludwig worked in the corporate world, but when she retired she decided to start a small hobby business selling vintage clothing online under the moniker… Audio

Dunedin-based quantum physicist Professor David Hutchinson believes New Zealand can lead the world in what is considered to be the next computer revolution, photonics. Audio

Ben Rhodes was a speechwriter, national security adviser, and right-hand man to US President Barack Obama for eight years. Following his time in the White House, Rhodes wrote an insider account… Audio

On Friday night artist Brett Graham (Ngati Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) received an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award.  Graham is one of New Zealand's most celebrated sculptors and artists… Audio, Gallery

Our regular commentator, Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions.  Audio

Kim reads out listener feedback on the show. Audio

While the world has its eyes on the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Alaskan community of Fairbanks has played host to its own long-standing sporting event, the World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Games. Video, Audio

Barber Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Malietoa Brown offers men not just a haircut, but a safe space to talk without judgement. In his book She is Not Your Rehab, co-authored with his wife Sarah, he shares… Audio

After 50 years in the business Joan Armatrading is still making music that pushes the envelope. At age 70 she says she's still trying to write that "definitive song" - the song that will make her put… Video, Audio

James Ashcroft's debut feature film Coming Home In The Dark hasn't even hit New Zealand cinemas yet, but the director has already been shoulder-tapped for at least one big budget Hollywood flick. Video, Audio

Laura Raicovich believes the museum has never been a neutral space. As director of the Queens Museum during the Trump administration she was credited with helping turn the New York institution into a… Audio