Life And Society
The story behind the Kiwi accent on Slovakia train announcements
Emile Donovan talks to the man behind the voice, Gavin Shoebridge. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 16th September 2024
Today on the pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins them to discuss some Ig Nobel Prize willing research which found: the direction… Audio
Coco's Cantina crew picks up 90kg of rubbish from K Rd
Nothing says 'birthday party' like collecting nearly 90kg of trash off Auckland's Karangahape Road, say restaurant owners. Audio
Expert Feature: how to read body language
For today's feature we're looking at what we say when we're not saying anything at all. We're talking about body language, the non-verbal clues that offer insight into what we're all really thinking… Audio
Made in NZ: if you want to make some holes, these are your guys
Sutton Tools has been making tools for boring holes at their factory in Kaiapoi since 1962. Jesse talks to general manager Kevin Donovan about why making cutting tools is anything but "boring". Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 September 2024
On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio
24 years at the CAB
Alan Kerby is celebrating 24 years of helping his neighbours and community as a volunteer at the North Otago Citizens Advice Bureau. He chats with Jesse about his time of service, why the CAB is still… Audio
Emmys return with 'Shogun' and 'The Bear' leading the pack
Father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy will host the festivities, which start at midday Monday NZT.
Is solo dining rising in popularity?
An Auckland chef is seeing a rise in people eating alone at restaurants. Audio
'Quiet vacationing' not all it's cracked up to be, experts say
Think working from a holiday destination is a win-win? The experts aren't so sure. Video
How the capybara has made the internet a happier place
The semi-aquatic capybaras have risen to stardom thanks to TikTok - and won hearts all across the world. Video
Is screen time making our kids behave badly?
A little Bluey goes a long way - but hours of screen time is preventing crucial interactions between children and their parents, a researcher says. Audio
The everyday objects that refuse to quit
In a world where nothing seems built to last, it's comforting to know there are some rugged items that keep delivering the goods day after day.
'You've got to know when you've got enough' - Millionaire on giving wealth away
"The more you give, the more will come back to you," says Ranjna Patel. Audio
Ultramarathoner: Dr Inia Raumati
Dr Inia Raumati is an emergency doctor at Auckland City Hospital, he's also on a mission to be the first person in the world to run a self-supported, multi-stage ultra marathon on every continent, in… Audio
'I just keep going' - The ED doctor who beat racism
Inia Raumati pushed through racist barriers to become a doctor. He's been a military medic. Now, he's searching for his limit by running repeated ultramarathons around the world.
Cream of the crops: Can non-dairy creams really taste good?
Whipped cream is light and fluffy, like a little cloud of foam; a perfect companion to a warm, decadent treat. Does it matter what it's made from? Audio
It Ends With Us ends with drama
The film has been a box office hit, despite - or maybe thanks to - the off-screen feud.
Meet the women behind the new 'underground fashion week'
Emile Donovan speaks with organisers Sophia Kwon, Billy Blamires and Nina Bailey. Audio
The pre-Panel for 13th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Sam Hollis talks about annual Hotel Room Insights Report from booking site hotels.com, which reveals… Audio