Life And Society
Intimacy and Discomfort: Jennifer Ward-Lealand on feeling the fear
Acting royalty, Jennifer Ward Lealand tells Anika Moa about the ins and outs of being an intimacy co-ordinator and using her stage to promote te reo Māori. Video, Audio
The pancreatic cancer patient on a mission to save lives
Nyree Smith's cancer is terminal, but during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, she's on a mission to get Kiwis to their doctors before it's too late. Audio
Philosophy Now: Will technology really save us?
University of Waikato senior lecturer in philosophy Dan Weijers unpacks the role of technology in making our lives easier, and whether we rely on tech too much. Audio
Don't throw caution out the window for Halloween - police
It's that one night of the year where parents send their kids out at dusk and green light them taking lollies from strangers.
The Panel with Sue Kedgley & Ed McKnight (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Susana Lei'atua is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley & Ed McKnight to discuss: Halloween, Mike Kings comments on alcohol and mental health, and the first non-crown entity… Audio
Growing appetite for pre-loved affordable designer clothing
Kiwis are turning away from high-end fashion when it comes time to refreshing their wardrobes, with op shop chic likely to be a big look this summer. Figures from Stats NZ show retail sale volumes per… Audio
Kiwi Rail speaks on TAIC Aratere report findings
It was a wrong turn that sent an interisland ferry epically off course. A new accident investigation report shows that no-one on the bridge of the Aratere knew how to over ride its auto pilot system… Audio
TAIC publishes interim report on Aratere grounding
No-one on the bridge of the Aratere knew how to over ride a new auto pilot system as the ferry hurtled towards the shore shortly after leaving Picton on Friday June 21 with 47 passengers onboard. No… Audio
Police inspector speaks on Halloween worries
It's that one night of the year where parents basically throw out the stranger danger warning, send their kids out at dusk and green light them taking lollies from random people, potentially wearing… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 31 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Susana Lei'ataua & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss what's acceptable background behaviour when your partners on a… Audio
Son of Kiwi rugby league legend turns the lens on his dad
Filmmaker Luke Graham didn't have to look far for the subject of his latest documentary. He's turned his lens on his father: Mark Graham. Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
In today's episode, up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model, the United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald… Audio
WW1 Honours carry special meaning for Napier soldier
New Zealand Army Corporal Paddy Whare discovered her great grandfather's service in two world wars almost by chance. Audio
Pushing the limits
Blenheim marathon swimmer and endurance athlete is on a mission to conquer the Ocean Seven. Audio
Wellington to wave goodbye to Quasi statue
It's both terrorised and delighted visitors but on Saturday, Wellington will wave goodbye to Quasi, the giant hand statue that has sat atop the City Gallery for the last five years. Wellington City… Audio
Speedway to move from Western Springs to Onehunga
A decision to move the Western Springs speedway to Onehunga has blindsided the sport's organisers and been described as a "sham process" by some on the Auckland Council. Albany Ward Councillor John… Audio
Sustainable Backyards Trail offers taste of the good life
A Taranaki garden festival that highlights working with nature rather than against it, celebrates its 10th anniversary next month. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to take a look. Audio
Bouldering grows in populatity
There's a new craze sweeping the world, creating calloused hands and muscly shoulders, and it's starting to take off here in New Zealand too. Leonard Powell reports. Audio
Lake Alice abuse survivors to be reimbursed $2.7 million
A lawyer representing state care abuse survivors says any redress must be equitable and consistent for all victims of abuse. Lawyer Sonja Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Wellington's Embassy Theatre turns 100
Wellington's Embassy Theatre is turning 100. The iconic building that sits on the corner of Kent Terrace and Marjoribanks Street first opened its doors on October 31, 1924. Morning Report producer… Audio
