Life And Society
The Panel with Mike Williams & Ali Jones (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Ali Jones discuss the kerbside soft plastic collection trial in Nelson & the panel speak to an engineer who makes E bikes designed… Audio
Fundraiser organised for new business hit by thieves
A neighbouring bar is setting trading rivalries aside to raise money for the owner of an under-construction Wellington music venue hit by thieves before it's opened its doors. L-B-Q is collecting… Audio
Return of the ute: Remember how Karen O'Leary's vehicle was stolen?
In a miraculous turn of events, it's been found and O'Leary couldn't be happier - but there is a slight problem.
The 'End of Sex' - how people could have kids with themselves
"I can't see a good reason to do that, but there are 8 billion people on this earth and some of them are crazy." Audio
Weekend Stuff: your DIY questions answered
Building expert and solid bloke Stan Scott is back and keen to answer any and all building or DIY questions you have. Audio
The card game that will get you asking questions
Local documentary film-maker Kiran Patel has developed a card game designed to dig beyond small talk. Audio
Doomscrolling through 300ft of newsfeed a day
The average smartphone user is scrolling through 300 feet of newsfeed a day, the height of the Statue of Liberty, a professor says. Audio
Sex and solo shows: Jodie Rimmer shares her well-earned wisdom
Actor Jodie Rimmer has recently finished up a season of the solo show Nicola Cheeseman is Back. She chats with Anika about her life on stage and how the sex just gets better with age. Video, Audio
Lilliput Libraries: The little libraries packing a big punch
For nine years now, these small, painted wooden cabinets have been popping up on street corners where people can borrow and donate books for others for free. Audio
Philosophy Now: How should we treat criminals?
Every month on Nights, Dan unpacks some of life's big issues: love, death, happiness, or whether it's morally right to keep a pet goldfish. Tonight, prisons. Audio
First-ever Census data on NZ's rainbow communities released
Census data has revealed one in 20 New Zealand adults identify as LGBTIQ+, or part of the rainbow community.
Changing the c-word: Cult survivors on sensationalism and stigma
Opinion - Cults are a hot topic but the stereotypes that come with them can hurt their victims, writes author Anke Richter.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
In today's episode, Dunedin's Civil Defence bunker is being activated as the region prepares for very heavy rain, the latest census data shows one in 20 New Zealanders identifies as part of the… Audio
Aotearoa's brand-new Great Walk
The Humpridge Track in Western Southland has earned the status of a Great Walk. Audio
Home ownership figure in Census surprises Statistics officials
Officials admitted a rise in home ownership was unexpected and they had to double-check the data.
Council unleashes new roaming dog squad
Auckland Council's new animal management team won't wait for complaints from the public before it acts. Audio
The science behind dog welfare
A dog is a man's best friend, they say, but have we been holding up our end of the bargain?
Rosemary oil, rice water and supplements - What actually helps hair to grow
A dermatologist, a hairstylist, a scientist and an alopecia sufferer all talk hair loss treatments - what sounds promising, what there is proof for, and what is probably too good to be true. Audio
I don't like beauty pageants, so why did I enter one?
It came as a surprise when 27-year-old engineer Vandna Patel decided to put her hand up for Miss India NZ 2024.
