Wallace Chapman
Adam Dudding and Amy Maas: the story behind Gone Fishing
RNZ's new podcast starting on 25 June, Gone Fishing, revolves around the story of 51-year-old Gail Maney, who served 15 years for the murder of Dean Fuller Sandys. To this day, Gail says she is… Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern introduces baby Neve
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford left Auckland City Hospital with their baby girl Neve Te Aroha Ardern-Gayford today. They answered questions behind the baby's name and say… Audio
The Fresh Prince-approved teen dance crew from Manurewa
Thanks to the Fresh Prince himself, the Rewa All Stars' Fresh Prince of Bel-Air-inspired hip-hop routine has gone viral. Nese Godinet and Iavana Seuala hope it will help change perceptions of South… Video, Audio
Wendy Larner: honours and top role for academic
On July 1, one of the country's top academics becomes president of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Wendy Larner, who is Provost at Victoria University of Wellington, is just the second woman in the… Audio
Bill Cunningham: photography and friendships
New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham was one of the late 20th century's most influential trend spotters and style authorities. He died two years ago, on 25 June 2016, and now his photos and… Audio
Siautu Alefaio: living with elders
The question of housing older people is high on the list of family concerns. For Pasifika families tradition often dictates where older people - or matua - live. Dr Siautu Alefaio says a new Massey… Audio
Jenesa Jeram: how we measure child poverty
New Zealand Initiative policy analyst Jenesa Jeram says the way we measure poverty isn't consistent. She says the Child Poverty Reduction Bill is underwheming. She's part of the "Improving Child… Audio
Tim Naish says we can still save Antarctic ice
A collection of research published last week in a special edition of the major scientific journal Nature showed that Antarctica has lost 3 trillion tonnes of ice over the past 25 years. Half of that… Audio
Feedback for Sunday Morning 17 June
Wallace Chapman reads listeners' feedback from this morning's show. Audio
Aaron Kuru down at first hurdle, remounts to win
Jockey Aaron Kuru, born in Hastings but now working in Cambridge, was racing in the opening steeplechase event at the Awapuni races on 16 June when his horse Des De Jeu stumbled at the first hurdle… Audio
Cars as part of Kiwi culture
An exhibition opening at MOTAT on June 22 showcases the cultural impact of cars on Kiwi society. Accelerate: Driving New Zealand isn't just a bunch of classic cars - it looks at the technologies… Audio, Gallery
Pink Boots: cheers to women in craft beer
A number of craft beer events are held around the country every year and on June 30 the GABS beer, cider and food festival is at Auckland's ASB Show Ground. Lucie Campbell from the The Lumsden… Audio
Dean Burnett: the scientific truth about happiness
Neuroscientist Dean Burnett explains the inner workings of the brain and which parts have the greatest impact on happiness. Burnett, who is also a comedian, wrote the best-selling book The Idiot Brain… Audio
Adam Ferguson: photographing brave young women of Nigeria
The World Press Photo Exhibition is a prestigious contest for professional photographers. Australian Adam Ferguson won first place in the category of People's stories for his images of young women -… Audio, Gallery
Dorothy Adams: social housing as a social investment
When the government set up the Social Investment Agency almost a year ago, there were plenty of questions around what it would actually do. Dorothy Adams is the acting chief executive of the agency… Audio
Dog meat festival: 'Culture shouldn't be an excuse for cruelty'
The annual lychee and dog meat festival in Yulin, China, has changed over the years in response to the outcry over eating dogmeat. At its height, the Yulin festival, which began in 2009, would see… Audio
Andrew Evans: Property Council awards
The Property Council's Property Industry Awards were held in Auckland on Friday night. Around a dozen awards were handed out to developments in categories from Industrial to multi-unit residential… Audio, Gallery
GWRC's Roger Blakeley responds to claims over diesel buses
Wellington Regional Councillor Roger Blakeley was at the meeting of residents in Seatoun on 13 June arranged by the ReVolt campaign group who wants to speed up the introduction of electric buses to… Audio
Wellington residents' group fuming over diesel buses
A campaign group called ReVolt Wellington met with a group of Wellington City and Regional Councillors on Wednesday night in Seatoun to express their concerns about the switch from trolley buses to… Audio
Feedback for Sunday Morning 10 June
Wallace Chapman reads listeners' feedback from this morning's show. Audio