Life And Society
Celebrating Women in Film and Television
Women in Film and Television New Zealand - also known as WIFT- is a not-for-profit organisation that now has over 1300 members. Its purpose is to celebrate and support women working in film and… Audio
Rural Games' coal shovellers get ready to test their mettle
The Rural Games fire up in Palmerston North this weekend. Audio
Feature: Why you should change your dopamine driven behaviour
Dopamine is known as the brain's "happiness chemical". It's what we blame when we eat a whole bag of chips, a block of chocolate or doomscroll on social media, but that's not quite right Audio
What can you do about Millipedes?
You might recall that this time last year we spoke to someone from Wellington's South Coast whose house had been inundated by 100s of Portuguese millipedes; in the bathtub, climbing the walls, even in… Audio
Op Shop Rummage: Hospice Wairarapa
This week's featured Op Shop is Hospice Wairarapa in Masterton, Melissa talked with Sam Millward. Audio
The Pre Panel for 10 March 2026
Emile Donovan, in for Wallace Chapman, previews tonight's edition of The Panel. Audio
You're the Judge: Friendship Fallout
Every Tuesday we present an issue and get your thoughts on how to resolve it. This week we're looking at friends and what lengths people should take to keep a friendship alive. Let us know your… Audio
How do you know where your money is actually going when you give to charity?
A new report analysing more than 6,000 charitable grants in Canterbury has found a significant gap between what funders say they prioritise and where their money actually goes. The research by… Audio
Buy Now Pay Later critics call for change
One million Kiwis use a Buy Now Pay Later scheme, but not everyone is convinced the regulations governing them are adequate to protect users from harm.
The price of instant gratification
One million Kiwis use a Buy Now Pay Later scheme, but not everyone is convinced the regulations governing them are adequate to protect users from harm Audio
The Pre Panel for 9 March 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Expert Feature: Everything about cosmetic surgery
It's time for our expert feature, and today we're taking a closer look at cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic procedures are growing in popularity here in NZ, lower costs, easier access, the influence of… Audio
Gordon Watson: working with Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi
For the past two years the general manager of Auckland City FC, Gordon Watson, has won Maori Sports Administrator of the Year. In the past he also worked for FIFA at three World Cups and with… Audio
Leah McFall: Obsession and control
What are the things you obsess about? What things are just right or just plain wrong? Audio
Kevin Toolis: You Never Forget Your First Corpse, Do You?
Bafta award-winning filmmaker Kevin Toolis grew up on a remote Irish island where death and dying were an everyday part of life. Audio
Why Wellington shouldn't despair
Former Aucklander and journalist Brooke Harper isn't waving the white flag yet on her home city of choice, and says there are plenty of reasons to keep going. She joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Roadtrip Songs
Afternoons is slowly but surely piecing together the perfect road trip playlist, thanks to your recommendations. Today he speaks to Steve about his choice, 'Orange Crush' by REM. Audio
Weekend Stuff: How to change a room's function
It's time for our Weekend Stuff segment; this week we are talking with Sylvia Sanford about changing the role of a room. Please send any questions you have for Sylvia to 2101. Audio
Freaky Friday
Time for Freaky Friday, our home for your terrifying tales. We're talking ghosts and ghouls, UFO's and unexplained happenings. If you've got a story for us, we want to know; 2101 on the text or email… Audio
Take the plunge with an award-winning dive researcher
Professor Simon Mitchell has won a major award for his work advancing dive practice worldwide, receiving the NOGI Science award from the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences Considered the 'Oscars'… Audio
