Life And Society
How to approach parent - teacher interviews
As term two draws to a close, some schools are gearing up for parent teacher interviews. Former principal at Baradene College and is now an education consultant Sandy Pasley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The best books of 2025 so far
Here is a small selection of favourites so far, that includes a new novel from Nobel winner Han Kang, two local memoirs, and the start of two new fiction series that are going to take off.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
Scooby and Shaggy's mystery Machine could be yours on TradeMe this week - Emma Bacon is here to tell us all about it Audio
Funeral costs in the spotlight
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate.
Funeral costs in the spotlight
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate Audio
Shower Thoughts: Can you be sarcastic through sign language?
Can you stutter in sign language? Does New Zealand Sign Language have the equivalent of mispronunciation, mistakes or sarcasm? Professor of NZSL studies Rachel McKee joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel Exploded
An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. But in the middle there's another instalment of Kiwi Nuggets… Audio
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Mark Knoff-Thomas Part 2
This half hour the panel hears from a counsellor who decided to give Chat GPT a go for counselling and a soccer mum has advice on how not to go overboard on the sidelines. Audio
Te Kahukura Boynton: achieving financial freedom
Money makes the world go round, but what happens when you have none? Te Kahukura Boynton - founder of Māori Millionaire. Audio
Women's rugby and its players - a new documentary
The determination of aspiring female rugby players in Taranaki is at the heart of a new documentary by Lisa Burd for this year's Doc Edge festival. Audio
Auckland board game café helping ease loneliness
Board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation. Cakes n Ladders owner James McFadgen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Panel Expanded
An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. But in the middle Wallace talks with Grant, a man who so… Audio
Which eateries made Auckland's best food list?
The fifth annual 'Iconic Auckland Eats' list has whittled down 3109 submissions to a selection of 100 local restaurants.
The Pre-Panel for 16 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Helen Lewis - Genius
Genius is in the eye of the beholder. You can tell what a society values by who it calls a genius says Helen Lewis, acclaimed Atlantic staff writer and podcast host for the BBC. Too often the title… Audio
Why morning showers keep your body cleaner
You might love slipping into the sheets after an evening shower, but an expert says a morning scrub delivers a fresher start to the day.
What makes a flourishing life?
A question everyone must ask themselves at some point: what does a life well lived look like? Tyler J. VanderWeele is co-director of the five-year Global Flourishing Study. Audio
The great shower debate
Most people fit into one of two categories when it comes to the great debate of the best time to shower. But science is adding fuel to the debate. Audio
Pet portraits for a good cause
Award-winning artist Julia Holden has invited pets and pet lovers to her exhibition, Best in Show 2025, showing in Auckland. Audio, Gallery
