Life And Society
You're the Judge!
We've got a new segment called 'You're the Judge' where we present an issue that's been sent in by one of our listeners, and you, our audience, decide what the right course of action is. So far you… Audio
Hokitika hunter recruits goat as hunting sidekick
A Hokitika hunter is training a goat to join her on hunts. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Kiwis over 50 embrace AI
New Zealanders over 50 years of age appear to be embracing AI - Ke-Xin Li has the story Audio
Is divorce over 50 harder on men?
The emotional fallout for men often includes damaged relationships with adult children, says an American academic.
Can you rescue your abandoned barbecue from winter?
Has your barbecue been languishing unused all winter? Here's how to restore it to its former glory.
Jocelyn Crowley: The reality of a ‘grey divorce’
Divorces among New Zealanders over 50 sits just shy of 40% at last count, up 7% in the last decade. This echoes the upwards trending rates around the globe. Audio
'He understood the power of the voice' - remembering Wiremu (Bill) Kerekere
Piripi Walker (Raukawa) recalls the wise, well-spoken broadcaster and composer, who was also his "caring mentor".
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
Poodles and pups: Rangiora goes barking mad
Precious pups and poodles have descended on Rangiora for the National Dog Show. Show director Martin Hewitt spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Philosophy Now with Dan Weijers
Every month on Nights, University of Waikato philosophy lecturer Dan Weijers unpacks some of life's big issues - whether it's love, death, happiness, or whether it's morally right to keep a pet… Audio
Can low voter turnout numbers be solved?
Voting rates have been falling for at least 30 years, affecting local democracies both here and overseas, but what can be done to encourage more people to turn up at the ballot box? Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Conor English Part 2
In part two, a foundation is providing what it thinks is the solution to the severe lack of coaches and volunteers in community sport. Then, Garden Place Must Evolve is the name of an event taking… Audio
The Pre-Panel
Emile Donovan & Jose Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times; There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign… Audio
Bird of the Year competition heats up
Bird memes are taking over the internet, as the Bird of the Year competition heats up. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
How New Zealand gets 'soft power' without spending a fortune
We've managed to develop brand awareness without spending a fortune on advertising itself.
Soft power, sneaky marketing
How New Zealand manages to develop brand awareness without spending a fortune on advertising itself. Audio
The Pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Is self-care making us selfish?
Self-care used to mean face masks, spa days and meditation apps. Now self-care is drifting into hyper-individualism that champions strict boundaries to 'protect your peace' says New York Times writer… Audio
