Hearing
Hidden plight: One in six Kiwis affected by hearing loss
In New Zealand, hearing loss is already an issue affecting almost one in six Kiwis, and a sense of stigma can delay people from getting help. Clinical audiologist Karen Pullar joins the show to… Audio
Fish ears affected by ocean acidification
New research has found that increased acidification in water impacts on the development of fish ears. Associate Professor Craig Radford explains to Jesse how they carried out the research and did a… Audio
Grace Millane killer appeals sentence
The Court of Appeal is today hearing the appeal for the man who murdered British backpacker, Grace Millane, in his CityLife apartment in 2018.
The 28-year-old strangled Ms Millane, before watching… Audio
Whitesnake singer David Coverdale: 'There's not a misogynist bone in my body'
He's the stereotypical tight-trousered, big-haired rock lothario, but Whitesnake singer David Coverdale insists he can sleep comfortably at night in the #MeToo era. He's about to play an Auckland… Audio
Protecting our hearing - earplugs now or hearing aid later!
Wear earplugs now or hearing aids later. That's the choice we face in our noisy world. Audio
Could a hearing check help prisoners reintegrate into society?
The rate of hearing loss in prisoners is double that of the general population and legal and disability advocates are calling for all remand prisoners to have their hearing checked. Louise… Audio
Where will accused mosque shooter's trial be held?
The accused mosque shooter's terror trial is still due to take place next year but exactly where and when is still up in the air.
Brenton Tarrant has pleaded not guilty to murdering 51 Muslim… Audio
Expert Feature: How hearing works with Emma Russell
Maybe you've noticed you're turning the volume on the radio up a bit more these days than you used to? Is this something to be concerned about? We'll find out with today's Expert, audiologist Emma… Audio
The importance of ear plugs for musicians
Wearing ear plugs while performing seems counter-intuitive but touring Scottish pianist Steven Osborne knows all too well what happens when you don’t. Video, Audio
Royal Commission will hold mirror up to NZ – inquiry chair
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care might take years, but its chair says it will do everything in its power to uncover New Zealand's "dark history". Chair Anand Satyanand held the… Audio
Generation deaf? Study into teen hearing has concerning results
A pilot programme launched by the National Foundation for the Deaf is hoping to understand the increase in hearing loss in New Zealand children. A study into students at Rutherford College in Auckland… Audio
Families of mosque victims gather in court to see accused
Dozens of people gathered in the High Court today for the appearance of the accused mosque shooter, including one man who was shot in the attacks and came from hospital. Video, Audio
Can better hearing aids help reduce cognitive decline?
The Universities of Auckland and Canterbury are undertaking research into whether optimized hearing aids can help reduce cognitive decline, and they are seeking participants aged over 65 Audio
'People with hearing aids - that wasn't me'
Cartoonist and illustrator Toby Morris resisted getting hearing aids in his 30s, partly out of pride, and thinks he missed out on a lot while he was just bluffing along. Audio
Hearing loss
It's Hearing Loss Awareness Week and we're joined by the Director of Auckland's Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic, Grant Searchfield, to discuss new research. Audio
Insight: Our Noisy World
A building boom in Auckland, open plan offices and classrooms and urban intensification - Teresa Cowie has been out onto the streets and into homes asking about noise levels and what all that racket… Video, Audio
Tinnitus: why you get that ringing in your ears
Tinnitus can drive people to distraction. It affects around 15 to 20 percent of people and is more common in the over 65s. But a growing number of younger people are reporting it. February 5-11 is… Audio
Calls made for deaf people to receive Cochlear Implants
Andrew McRae talks to Ngaire Mathews, who is 75, about how she became a past-master at lip-reading and managed to get through her schooling without a hearing aid. She got her first hearing-aid at the… Audio
Tamihere says witness at his murder trial admitted lying
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere has told a court a secret witness at his trial wrote to him seventeen later admitting he gave false evidence. Audio
Noise and young ears
Massey University acoustics researchers have been working with childcare centres that are keen to lower noise levels and protect the hearing of young children. Audio