Life And Society
Australia: Panda diplomacy and Crocodile Hunter's son threatens to sue
Karen looks at a tense moment as Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Australia, and Steve Irwin's son threatening to sue a political party. Audio
Auckland Airport's 'green line walkway' gets a makeover
Auckland Airport has rerouted and beautified the walkway between the domestic and international terminals to make way for the airport's multi-billion-dollar redevelopment. Jessica Hopkins checked it… Audio
Research explores the 'cost of service' among Pasifika
Research explores the 'cost of service' among Pasifika. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Bradley Stockman
A Queenstown house and a charity auction for World Vision feature on TradeMe listings this week. Audio
Most NZers see Asia as important to country's future - survey
Asia remains the second most important region to New Zealand's future, but more needs to be done to equip Kiwis with the right skills, experts say.
Can garlic in socks cure a cold? Debunking common winter myths
Will going outside with wet hair or bare feet make your cold worse? Does a bowl of chicken soup really help?
Free Speech and why it's in peril
Toby Young isn't afraid to lose friends and alienate people. He's one of Britain's most controversial journalists, associate editor of The Spectator and founder of the Free Speech Union. He'll be on… Audio
Clever students helping to keep ball costs down
It's school ball season, but students can struggle to afford the clothes and tickets. However, at Otumoetai College in Tauranga they have a great scheme. Charlotte Willacy speaks to Jesse. Audio
Should I stay or go? Tips from a divorce coach
Divorce coaches are becoming more prevalent in New Zealand, offering practical support before the lawyers get involved. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 June
On today's episode, Passengers on a terrifying Boeing 737 flight have spent the night in Invercargill. Flames were clearly seen coming from the aircraft as it gained altitude over the Shotover Delta… Audio
'Piripi is just mischief'
Piripi Takurua - who sprang to fame last year in The Adventures of Piripi Kaiwaru, AKA Phillip - is back for another season of mischief. This time, he's heading across the ditch, reports Pōkere Paewai… Video
Energy Efficiency (Part 2)
Which side of the house should you sleep in? And are the beers in your garage fridge costing you more than you think? Senior Energy Advisor at Community Energy Action, Michael Begg, returns to discuss… Audio
Divorce coaches form professional body as industry grows
The Divorce and Separation Institute of New Zealand aims to regulate the industry, and protect vulnerable people from unethical practices. Audio
Why so many young people don't answer the phone
'Telephonophobia' - a "fear of making or taking phone calls" - is taking hold among many young people, a digital wellbeing expert says. Audio
Happy pastries and grumpy cars: Exploring face pareidolia
According to the Queensland University of Technology study, people detect happy faces faster, and people are more likely to rate 'feminine' faces as happy - even when those faces are not human. Audio
Expert Feature: Divorce coach
For our expert feature today we're joined by New Zealand's first certified divorce coach Kimberlee Sweeney. She's been practising for nine years, and for many of those years was the only coach in the… Audio
Made in NZ: Heyrex
This week on Made in NZ we meet the clever people behind a new gadget designed to monitor your dog's health, behaviour and location. Jesse speaks to Stephen Goodger of 'Hey Rex', an AI pet wearable. Audio
Kerikeri quiz team keen to take on The Chase star
The "Egg Cups" far north quiz team are gearing up to take on an equally brainy quiz master from The Chase when he arrives next month. The local team speak to Jesse. Audio
The environmental consumer contradiction, policy change needed
Many of us now consider the environment when we make a new purchase - choosing the brand with the recyclable bottle, the low carbon footprint or even just a nice picture of a dolphin on the bottle. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 June
On today's episode, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flown solo to Japan, leaving his 52-person trade delegation behind in Papua New Guinea along with the faulty Defence Force Boeing 757 - our… Audio
