Life And Society
Why waste is an integral part of the human story
UK researcher John Scanlan is fascinated by the idea of waste and has written two books on the subject. His latest, The Idea of Waste, tells the story of waste through human history. Audio
What to do if you regret your career
Emile Donovan speaks to career coach Tom O'Neil, the managing director of CV.CO.NZ. Audio
'Safety is at risk': Warning as meth and crime crisis in Northland worsens
A drugs and social crisis afflicting Northland is deepening, a Northland iwi leader warns.
Feature interview: former The Office US actor, Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson knows that talking about faith and spirituality isn't exactly cool. But "The Office" actor has never been one to worry about that. Audio
Bookmarks with Fasitua Amosa
Fasitua Amosa has had lead roles in several New Zealand films and TV shows and more recently in the NBC sitcom, 'Young Rock' about Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 April 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand has released its findings of an urgent review, after an 11-year-old girl was mistaken for a 20-year-old mental health patient, Democrat Cory Booker has been… Audio
Project Fifty One
Bariz Shah and Saba Afrasyabi are an Afghan-Kiwi couple who have established 51 microbusinesses in memory of the 51 lives lost in the March 15 mosque attacks. Audio
Friends of the Farm: how to build a community
In the Auckland suburb of Mangere Bridge they are all about fostering connections to build a sense of community. Audio
No cars on the beach?
A global study of over 250 dune species concluded that there is no safe level for driving on beaches. Audio
Polyfest turns 50
The largest Pacific Islands festival in the world, Polyfest, turns 50 on Wednesday and despite the forecasts for poor weather the festival has started with style. Tokelau representative from McAuley… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
TradeMe's Emma Bacon tells Nathan Rarere about the country's wildest custom built chopper Audio
HER Festival empowering those identifying as women
Female empowerment is being celebrated across Tamaki Makaurau at the HER Festival, co-ordinator Ella Mizrahi talks to Nathan. Audio
Sam Neill
Actor, Sam Neill, tells Guyon what it's like to work with Stephen Spielberg and talks about a near death experience while filming Jurassic Park. Plus, his candid thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s… Video, Audio
Niki Gladding on being stripped of council committee roles
A Queenstown councillor was stripped of her roles after spilling the beans on confidential plans to invoke emergency powers to pump treated waste water into the Shotover river. Niki Gladding leaked… Audio
Dozens of puppies killed as dog owners not de-sexing
Hamilton City Council animal control said litters of dogs are being handed over to their care, including 100 puppies younger than four weeks old in the first three months of the year. The puppies… Audio
Feature interview: social media as WMD
The first generation to grow up never knowing a time before smartphones and social media has had enough. As a teenager, Emma Lembke saw her own mental health declining with constant scrolling and… Audio
Why girls drop out of sports
New research has looked into why teenage girls are dropping out of sport at such an alarming rate. Audio
UK high schools to air Netflix drama 'Adolescence'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with the creators of the four-part show.
Why one atheist thinks the government should keep tax exemptions for churches
Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society.
Jamaica's Protoje - Keeping an even keel
Jamaican reggae artist Protoje - who graced The Bowl stage at WOMAD Aotearoa this year - speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode about patties, politics and performances.
