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Are we failing our sportswomen?
Helen Clark says we're failing sportswomen in New Zealand. The former Prime Minister told an event we need to stop accepting the excuse that we can't find women to appoint to senior roles in the… Audio
Cheaper booze, less harm
Otago University Students' Association is calling for cheaper alcohol in bars, arguing that getting students to drink in bars, rather than at unregulated flat parties or on the street, would reduce… Audio
Question of the Day
Question of the Day: If you could choose another country's leader to lead New Zealand, who would it be? Audio
Australia's most trusted politician: Jacinda Ardern
A research company asked Australians to rank their most trusted politicain and the winner was Jacinda Ardern. Just two weeks out from the Australian general election the people chose our Prime… Audio
Americans and patriotism
Americans are more likely than any other nationality to say their country is the 'best in the world'. That's the finding from a project by the Guardian, which surveyed 23 of the world's biggest… Audio
Too many tourists
A survey has found some Kiwis are worried about tourists - mainly because of congestion, infrastructure and the environment. Audio
No contact sport for children
Children shouldn't play contact sport until at least 12 years old experts say. They were unanimous is saying that a little contact in pre-teens to the head is too much contact. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Andrew Clay (Part 2)
Americans are more likely than any other nationality to say their country is the 'best in the world'. That's the finding from a project by the Guardian, which surveyed 23 of the world's biggest… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Andrew Clay (Part 1)
Children shouldn't play contact sport until at least 12 years old experts say. A group of Boston medical scientists told the NZ Herald that the younger you start sports like rugby and American… Audio
I've been thinking for 10 May 2019
What the Panelists Heather Roy and Andrew Clay have been thinking about. Audio
Critter of the Week Limestone Cress
An extremely rare critter this week, found only on one site! Only found on the limestone outcrops of the Waitaki Valley. Audio
How to make the perfect beef and cheese burger
To make the best beef and cheese burger you've ever had, use a 100 percent beef patty and aged cheddar, says chef Adrian Chilton from the restaurant chain Burger Burger. Audio
NZ Live: Kendall Elise
This week we have rising country and folk singer Kendall Elise who has just released her debut album, Red Earth. She performs live in our Auckland studio with her band. Audio
Film Review with Richard Swainson
Richard reviews All is True and Avengers: End Game Audio
Great album: Gloria Jones - Vixen
Time for our great album - Gloria jone's Vixen, released in 1976. Audio
We want to meet your immigrant parents
There's a new RNZ podcast on the way and the makers of it need your help. It's called Conversations With My Immigrant Parents. The producers Saraid de Silva Cameron and Julie Zhu are currently on the… Audio
Tackling man-centric design
Public spaces both in the real world and online are often designed in ways that benefit men. Audio
A glass scientist on Arcoroc mugs and why they shatter
Yesterday Jesse talked to author John Summers about the enduring cultural significance of the Arcoroc mug. Well, it turned out he was correct and the texts and emails came to us in what can only be… Audio
Vale Malcolm Black
Sad news today for New Zealand music. The songwriter and singer of Netherworld Dancing Toys, Malcolm Black has died after a long battle with cancer. Audio