Life And Society
Chiefs fans banned from bringing cow bells to Super Rugby final
Chiefs fans have been told that cow bells are not welcome at the Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday. The Waikato supporters are known for enthusiastically ringing the metal bells… Audio
Role of volunteers recognised
The work of volunteers - valued at $6.4 billion a year - is being highlighted for Volunteer Week. Audio
Super Rugby final: Chiefs fans told to download virtual cowbell
It's the battle of the bell - as the Chiefs encourage their fans to download a virtual cowbell to ring out at the final amid a stoush with the Crusaders. Chief's CEO Simon Graafhuis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Volunteers transform Mangemangeroa Reserve
Over 25 years, a volunteer group in East Auckland has quietly achieved something remarkable - a transformation of the Mangemangeroa Reserve from farmland into thriving native bush. Audio
Census scrapped
The Census is to be scrapped, in the biggest change to how New Zealand counts its population in more than 70 years. Audio
How to approach parent - teacher interviews
As term two draws to a close, some schools are gearing up for parent teacher interviews. Former principal at Baradene College and is now an education consultant Sandy Pasley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The best books of 2025 so far
Here is a small selection of favourites so far, that includes a new novel from Nobel winner Han Kang, two local memoirs, and the start of two new fiction series that are going to take off.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
Scooby and Shaggy's mystery Machine could be yours on TradeMe this week - Emma Bacon is here to tell us all about it Audio
Funeral costs in the spotlight
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate.
Funeral costs in the spotlight
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate Audio
Shower Thoughts: Can you be sarcastic through sign language?
Can you stutter in sign language? Does New Zealand Sign Language have the equivalent of mispronunciation, mistakes or sarcasm? Professor of NZSL studies Rachel McKee joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel Exploded
An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. But in the middle there's another instalment of Kiwi Nuggets… Audio
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Mark Knoff-Thomas Part 2
This half hour the panel hears from a counsellor who decided to give Chat GPT a go for counselling and a soccer mum has advice on how not to go overboard on the sidelines. Audio
Te Kahukura Boynton: achieving financial freedom
Money makes the world go round, but what happens when you have none? Te Kahukura Boynton - founder of Māori Millionaire. Audio
Women's rugby and its players - a new documentary
The determination of aspiring female rugby players in Taranaki is at the heart of a new documentary by Lisa Burd for this year's Doc Edge festival. Audio
Auckland board game café helping ease loneliness
Board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation. Cakes n Ladders owner James McFadgen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Panel Expanded
An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. But in the middle Wallace talks with Grant, a man who so… Audio
Which eateries made Auckland's best food list?
The fifth annual 'Iconic Auckland Eats' list has whittled down 3109 submissions to a selection of 100 local restaurants.
The Pre-Panel for 16 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
