Life And Society
Is it ok to have kids tag along to appointments? It depends
The school holidays are here, leaving many parents with no options, but to bring their children to appointments.
TradeMe's Emma Bacon has her list of the week'
TradeMe's Emma Bacon has her list of the week's featured auctions on TradeMe - this week she leads with a house/plane hangar Audio
A chat with New Zealand's chief censor Caroline Flora
What does a chief censor do? Sit there in a comfortable room with a popcorn machine watching new-release movies and reading new release books all day? We were dying to know, so we invited Caroline… Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Auckland's Morrisons Funeral's have 700 unclaimed ashes and time is running out… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Tim Batt Part 2
In part two, a building insurance expert says the government's plans for changing liability risk leaving homeowners out in the cold. Then, are you being asked to perform non-promotable tasks at work… Audio
Outward bound introduces course for over 60s
Outward bound is pushing the age boundary with a new course aimed at those 60 plus. The not for profit specialises in personal and professional development, and building resiliance by challenging… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 23 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Podcast review: Noble and Context
Podcast critic Ximena Smith reviews Noble and Context. Audio
Naseby shines by staying dark
South Island town, Naseby has become the first in New Zealand to achieve an International Dark Sky Community accreditation. Naseby Vision's project lead Jill Wolff spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Are you getting lumped with 'invisible' tasks at work?
Things like unloading the dishwasher, fixing the printer or taking meeting notes...
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant Part 2
In part two, a PWC receiver says businesses should be wary of making big up front investment in a climate of high insolvencies. Then, friends of the Onehunga Community House are taking a trip down… Audio
Jesse's Cold Call: The NZ Medieval Combat Team
Jesse Mulligan calls NZs Medieval Combat Team A.K.A The Steel Blacks. Audio
Beat school holiday boredom with a bit of baking
Run out of school holiday activities already? Pull on your aprons, it's time to get baking.
Diecast toy auction nets collector's family six-figure windfall
An auction of hundreds of diecast toy vehicles saw bids from across the world. Auctioneer Ronnie Proctor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How much do you really need to retire in NZ?
How much do you really need to save for retirement? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minister of Fruit and Veg branches out to fungus
The Minister of Fruit and Veg branches out to include fungus in his Monday report Audio
Co-founders of Wāhine in Jazz Francesca Parussini and Na'amah Cheiban
The Tamaki Makaurau-based organisation have for three years been advocating for female jazz musicians in Aotearoa, celebrating with the release of a live recording by Wave Infinity Junction… Audio
Tony Lambert: The two extremes of facial recognition
For some people, identifying familiar faces can be a struggle. At the extreme end, this is known as face blindness while other people are 'super recognisers'. Audio
Graphic latex bodysuit inspired by ancient Japan wins top WOW Award
Judges said the "off-the-scale" intricacy and beauty of Tsukumogami won Americans Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould top honours.
The MPs that don't hate each other
Parliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact, MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it.
