Life And Society
The appeal of a stiletto shaped bath
We talk to the owner of a flamboyant bath in a Porirua home. Audio
Why you can't smile in passport photos
Ever wondered why you can't smile in a passport photo? Or what the chip contains? The Department of Internal Affairs has the answers. Video, Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Martin Cocker discuss the rise of Christchurch as the "it" city, whether Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl's infidelity can be forgiven, and… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 12th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Jose Barbosa joins them to talk about how we treat inanimate objects and what it says about us. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 September 2024
On today's episode, former Green Party MP Darleen Tana's lawyer says the party's co-leaders acted unlawfully when they ejected Tana from the party, an ACC researcher says a proposal to increase levies… Audio
What's behind New Zealand's early dining culture?
If you are keen for a late-night dinner in our largest city, new research confirms you may left going hungry. Audio
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan discuss whether the death knell is sounding for the capital, which old-fashioned lollies they have a hankering… Audio
Capital ice creamery drastically cuts production to survive
Wellington artisan ice cream business Wooden Spoon Freezery is the city's latest hospitality casualty.
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan discuss the performance of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in today's pivotal US presidential debate. They also… Audio
Council to consider whether to fund Tokoroa santa parade
Next week the local council will consider whether to fund the return of the Tokoroa santa parade. After a 35 year run, the Lions Club pulled the pin on the parade in 2023 due to rising costs. Last… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 11th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan and talks about today's fiery US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Plus producer Tom… Audio
Feature interview: The American stories we miss
Zaid Jilani is something that feels very unusual in the United States right now. He's a journalist who doesn't want to tell stories that fit into narratives on the left or the right. Fiercely… Audio
Bookmarks with Neil Pardington
If you don't know Neil Pardington by name, we can almost guarantee you've seen his work. Neil is a Wellington-based artist, photographer and designer with works held by major institutions here and… Audio
Death and beyond: What does an end-of-life doula do?
"It is a really lonely place to be in when those around you don't know how to navigate the landscape of dying," says 48-year-old Rachel Mellor, who has terminal bowel cancer. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Jess Malcolm
A creepy first aid mannequin leads listings on TradeMe this week, Jess Malcom has the details. Audio
Understanding the human soul
Historian and writer Paul Ham has traced how our definition and understanding of the human soul has changed over thousands of years. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Who owns human ashes?
Claire Tyler is a partner at Rainey Collins lawyers in Wellington specialising in property law and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss hybrid learning for school students, hear from someone directly linked to the birth of instant… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 10th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins them to talk about chrono-working - a new work trend where people choose their… Audio
What Mormons think of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
The "soft-swinging" scandal TV series is very un-Mormon, so what do members of the church think?
