Life And Society
Ex racer greyhounds trot on parliament grounds
Parliament's gone to the dogs today, with greyhounds trotting around the grounds to encourage people to adopt. Last year, the government announced it would be banning greyhound racing - and rushed… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 9 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Olivia Wilson. Audio
Aotearoa's playgrounds mapped and searchable
The first term of school wraps up this week and if you're looking for things to do with the kids during the holidays, we've got the app for you. Audio
New optimal coffee-making method, according to science
Scientists have found how to make stronger coffee with the same amount of beans through the pour-over method. We put it to the test.
100 days of 2025 already - highlights, lowlights?
Our reporter KeXin Li asked people in central Hamilton what the highlights or low-lights of the year have been for them. Audio
Is this the world's largest collection of Robert Muldoon memorabilia?
It's your chance to own a decent chunk of our political history. Palmerston North man James Pettengell is selling his extensive collection of Robert Muldoon memorabilia, or as he calls it… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 9 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Olivia Wilson. Audio
Bookmarks with Donna Kerridge
Today Jesse is joined by Donna Kerridge a rongoā Māori advocate & teacher. Audio
Global chocolate companies ranked
With Easter approaching, Tearfund has created the Chocolate Scorecard, which ranks popular chocolate brands available in New Zealand. Charlotte Cook was joined by Tearfund Head of Advocacy, Claire… Audio
South Dunedin residents face inevitable flooding: Report
A recent report shows half of all buildings in South Dunedin are at risk of flood and that figure will be closer to 70 percent by the turn of the century. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
LinkedInfluencers: Kiwis acing the 'ick' social media platform
The networking and social media site gets a bad rap as the place for self-promotion. However, active users swear by LinkedIn's benefits, professional and otherwise.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A floating steam-powered waka, a chance to hang out with a Super Rugby team and a very expensive mansion to have a nosy at - Emma Bacon brings us the interesting auctions at TradeMe this week. Audio
Eugene Ryder
Former patched gang member, Eugene Ryder, reveals to Guyon what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving a King's Service Medal and why "By Māori For… Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
On today's episode, the government has announced a defence funding boost, we hear from the Defence Minister and the Labour leader, markets around the world have fallen amid Trump's tariff… Audio
Veterans' welfare group calls for ANZAC day boycott
A veterans' welfare group, is calling on New Zealanders who've served in the armed forces to boycott official Dawn and Civic Services this Anzac day. No Duff co-founder Aaron Wood spoke to Corin Dann.
…'On every dimension, NZ is falling behind': The struggle for 'social cohesion'
The results of a new report are so poor they even surprised the author.
Free Fitness
Have your New Year's resolutions to get fit fallen over? Sometimes we put off going to the gym just because we don't want to go. But sometimes it's the cost. Katy Gosset talks to a personal trainer… Audio
'On every dimension, NZ is falling behind' with social cohesion
The results of a new report on social cohesion are so poor they even surprised the author. He says it's time we fix it, before it's too late. Audio
The tie is back and not just for men
Matt Wiseman owns over 250 ties, and his favourite knot is the half Windsor. He joins Emile Donovan to explain why the tie is a unisex fashion hack. Audio
Queenstown locals on pressures with visitor and resident growth
Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache. The Queenstown Lakes population is about… Audio