Wallace Chapman
'Natural' ciggies up in smoke
Smokers of roll-your-own cigarettes often say they choose "rollies" over packet cigarettes because "rollies" are closer to natural tobacco. Simon Chapman, Emeritus Professor at the School of Public… Audio
Derek Fox talks about broadcaster Marama Martin
Broadcaster and former colleague Derek Fox talks about television and radio presenter Marama Martin, who passed away this week in Nelson.
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Wimbledon women's singles final
Dave Luddy is at Wimbledon and breaks down the women's singles final won by Garbine Muguruza over Venus Williams. Audio
Greens and NZ First hold their annual conferences
Mei Heron and Benedict Collins report from the Greens and NZ First AGMS both being held in Auckland this weekend. Audio
Colm Meaney: The Journey
The Journey is about Reverend Ian Paisley - founder of Northern Ireland's DUP, and Martin McGuinness, the former IRA leader who devoted his life to the cause of Irish unification. The part of… Audio
Language, music and battling the pain: Whai Te Wiata
Whai Te Wiata recently graduated at Auckland University with a BA majoring in linguistics and Maori studies. He chose linguistics believing if he could work out how languages are constructed he could… Audio
The life of Zac Posen: Sandy Chronopoulos
The House of Z is a film following the meteoric rise of New York fashion designer Zac Posen. The film is the debut feature for Sandy Chronopoulos who spent a year with him to film it. Audio
How to deal with drugs
Professors Ann Fordham and Fiona Measham spoke at Through the Maze this week, about reforming global drug laws. They tell Wallace what needs to change and why Portugal is a role model. Audio
The curious case of Charles Mackay
Former Whanganui mayor Charles Mackay, who served six years in prison for shooting a man who was blackmailing him, was the first New Zealander to come out as homosexual, says Wellington historian Paul… Audio, Gallery
Temporary immigrants: what's the problem?
Dr Francis Collins from the University of Auckland is concerned with the dud hand he says is being dealt temporary immigrants. He says it's putting people's lives in limbo and splitting families. Audio
Wimbledon wrap week one
Dave Luddy reports from Wimbledon where three Kiwis are through in the men's doubles. Audio
Lions Test decider in Auckland
Fairfax's sport news director Kevin Norquay reflects on the 15-all draw and drawn series between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions. Audio
G20 summit update
Natalie Carney reports from the G20 summit being held in Hamburg, Germany, where talk today has been about Angela Merkel trying to convince US president Donald Trump to reconsider joining the Paris… Audio
UN treaty banning nuclear weapons
The United Nations took an historic step yesterday adopting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons by an overwhelming majority. Lyndon Burford from the Disarmament and Security Centre… Audio
The Panel pre-show for 30 June 2017
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
One Quick Question for 30 June 2017
We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio
America's Cup update: Todd Niall in Bermuda
Todd Niall wraps up an eventful day of racing in the challenger series in Bermuda in which Team NZ went 2-1 up after the Artemis skipper fell into the sea. (Watch the far end of the boat to see him… Video, Audio
Chellie Spiller, Rachel Wolfgramm: a model for Maori business
The Maori economy is estimated to be worth $40 billion. Dr Rachel Wolfgramm, a senior lecturer in management and international business, and Dr Chellie Spiller, associate dean Maori and Pacific at the… Audio
Panapa Ehau: the business of fungi, kanuka, kina and hemp
Hikurangi Enterprises recently harvested its first crop of industrial hemp and is carrying out R and D on a local fungi, kanuka and kina. Panapa Ehau is its managing director and he tells Wallace the… Audio
Laura Greenfield: a Scandinavian winter feast
June 21 is the shortest day so it's time to think about winter feasts. Laura Greenfield is the chef at Wellington Field and Green restaurant and she's in charge of a Scandinavian-themed feast at… Audio