Life And Society
Auckland's last remaining steam ferry
Producer Ross McNaughton visits Auckland's last remaining steam ferry, The Toroa. Audio
New Zealand's new generation of donor-conceived children
Four in five children born from donor assistance have been told about their origins. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cindy Farquhar from the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan. Audio
To greener pastures?
With 200 people leaving the country daily, mostly to Australia, Stuff.co.nz columnists Verity Johnson and Ben Kepes join Emile Donovan to discuss New Zealand's weak economic state, and whether young… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 18 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Solving the World's Problems
Lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir joined Jesse to discuss his solution to our energy problem. Audio
Relationships: Practical advice for commonplace pickles
We all know relationships are complicated, whether it's matters of the heart, workplace problems, or with friendships. And sometimes, it really helps to get an outside perspective. Clinical… Audio
Don't act your age - how to thrive in your later years
If you've ever scowled at being told to, quote, "act your age", then Leigh Elder's new book is for you. Audio
Words on the Street: Inside the role of a mobile librarian
Beyond literacy and reading pleasure, a mobile library helps those seeking social connections, self-reflection or even a bit of tech advice.
Townies still doing it tough
Many people in urban areas are on the wrong side of the two speed economy and doing it tough. Reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
Why your tin of tuna may only contain 35 percent fish
When you're at the supermarket, do you wonder how much much tuna you're getting in a can?
Apostrophe catastrophes with Dr Julia de Bres
Associate professor at Massey University Julia de Bres joins Emile Donovan to explain the wrongs and rights of apostrophes. Audio
'Comically absurd': RMA reform minister Bishop slams Eden Park concert limits
But he insists his review of the rules will be balanced, with local community consultation. Audio
Wellington comedians turn up the pain to fill seats
A group of Wellington comedians facing dwindling ticket sales are thinking outside the box to get people through the door. Kate Green reports. Audio
Some Kiwis hit hard by Meta account suspensions
A growing number of Kiwis who've had their Facebook and Instagram accounts wrongfully suspended, want parent company Meta to know the emotional toll it's had on them. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio
Father battles ACC after son's double trauma
The father of a man assaulted with a steel bar as a teenager and then hit by a truck has been battling ACC for 10 years. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Trade Me with Emma Bacon
Emma Bacon has her picks from TradeMe's millions of listings. Audio
How NZ gets burnt in the sunscreen wars
Sunscreens that are under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia are still for sale here.
A summer scandal on our shelves
The sunscreens under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia, but still for sale here. Audio
Why we like playing games that let us pretend to work
Games like Farmville, Tiny Bookshop, and Euro Truck Simulator 2 have millions of players worldwide. They all simulate doing jobs. Why do we find this so satisfying to act out? Audio
Feature interview: The New Zealander diving under the ice
With just one breath, New Zealand freediver Ant Williams set a new world record, swimming 182 meters underwater and under ice. That's the length of nearly two full rugby fields. He takes us all along… Audio
