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What is 'food noise' and how does it impact weight loss?
The rise of the term 'food noise' is tied to the popularity of celebrity weight loss drugs such as Wegovy.
Wood, metal or plastic? Choosing the best cooking utensils
Think about your cookware and the kind of meals you make before snapping up a new spatula.
Art News for 10 Aug 2025
A round-up of news surrounding the arts across New Zealand. Audio
Should I limit how much fruit my child eats because it contains sugar?
Parents are often told fruit is 'bad', because it contains sugar, prompting concerns about how much they should allow their child to eat.
How Alan Niven was 'sucked in' to managing Guns N' Roses
While he's on record saying he hates rock 'n' roll books, Alan Niven has nonetheless written his own.
What is Instagram's Map feature? How do I turn it off?
The social media platform has launched a new tool for users to share their location with friends in real time.
Kiwi chef Ben would like to win MasterChef, 'but not at all costs'
Ben MacDonald said he would never do MasterChef again, especially if he had children. Eleven years and two kids later he tied up the apron strings and headed back to the esteemed Melbourne kitchen.
NZ Live: Awning Live in Studio!
Time for NZ Live. Your weekly showcase of Aotearoa's finest musicians. We're talking the whole range, from legends like Dave Dobbyn, to fan favourites like WOMB, and brand new artists like Borderline… Audio
Ditching dating apps? How to meet people in real life
In-person dating is making a comeback and Gen Z is struggling, so how do 'experts' break the ice?
NZ on Air fund reality TV - did they put their money in the right place?
NZ On Air has announced close to $2.8 million of taxpayer money is slated for local productions Celebrity Treasure Island and The Traitors NZ - a first for the competitive reality series.
What to Watch: 'Invincible' superhero animation with emotional centre
When animated series Invincible flips the Superman story on its head, planet-shaking melodrama and mayhem ensues.
Review: French Hitchcockian homage lacks seasoning
Foraged mushrooms cause issues again, this time in French psychological drama.
Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges keeps name secret
Fresh charges have been laid.
Solving the World's Problems: Artistic licence with impressions
When projects in Wellington get mooted, there are often artists impressions of the project showing Wellington on a brilliantly sunny day, with well-dressed joggers going past, sober teenagers… Audio
How two dames met and made a documentary
When they met for the first time at a Rita Angus retrospective, the idea for Grace: A Prayer for Peace was born.
Why is New Zealand obsessed with wearing black?
Are you wearing black right now? Does it make you feel strong? Chic? Rebellious? Maybe it was just easy to throw together.
Unpicking the power of the 1990s' most popular duvet cover
Why did manchester covered in astronomical motifs become a sprawling international phenomenon?
What's with all the added protein in food? Is it necessary?
Food companies are rushing to create new high-protein products.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 6th August 2025
In today's episode, unemployment has edged to a near five-year high and there are now an extra 16,000 people without work compared to last year; The government is inching closer to replacing petrol… Audio
‘They weren’t sure I’d survive’: What it's like to have dengue fever, twice
Two people who have had dengue fever twice tell their stories about "breakbone fever".