Greta Thunberg
Book review: The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg
Sophie Handford reviews The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Why we need to can the phoney generation wars
We've heard it all before. 'Boomers' - arguably the most disliked generation - only think about themselves, while millennials (aka 'snowflakes') wouldn't know a hard day's work if it slapped them… Audio
Kiwi Sweet Tooth star: 'Bear' role was made for me
New Zealand-American actress Stefania LaVie Owen stars in the new Netflix series Sweet Tooth which was filmed in New Zealand. The show is a fantasy drama in a post-apocalyptic world with many… Audio
Auckland School Strike 4 Climate group labels itself racist, disbands
The Auckland chapter of the youth environment group 'School Strike 4 Climate' has declared itself racist and disbanded.
Inspired by Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg, the… Audio
3MM: Allan Dick on Dunedin's war against cars
Three Minutes Max, where New Zealanders share short and sharp opinions. Here's former broadcaster, Allan Dick with his thoughts on the war that is being waged against Dunedin car owners in favour of… Audio
The world's stage is full of global news
What are the updates from the World Health Organisation's emergency meeting about the global risk of the coronavirus from Wuhan, who is speaking today at the World Economic Forum in Davos and is there… Audio
Greta Thunberg's train ride
Climate activist Greta Thunberg posted a photo of herself sitting on the floor of a Deutsche Bahn train surrounded by lots of bags, saying she was traveling on overcrowded trains through Germany. Audio
'China-US resolution more of a truce than a peace deal'
Reports that China and the US have reached an initial trade deal have been met with scepticism by many commentators. Waikato University's International Law professor Al Gillespie says it's too early… Audio
Understanding autism
There's growing understanding of what it means to be autistic, with famous faces talking openly about it and supermarkets like Countdown having a quiet hour. Audio
Understanding autism
There's growing understanding of what it means to be autistic, with famous faces talking openly about it and supermarkets like Countdown having a quiet hour.
AudioThe evolution of climate change media coverage
Visiting Canadian professor Robert Hackett is currently in the country as a short-term Visiting Canterbury Fellow at the University of Canterbury's Erskine program. He is an expert on media coverage… Audio
Another criticism of Greta Thunberg
Earlier this week panellist Gary McCormick spoke passionately about how frustrated he has been that men have been criticising Great Thunberg. Today another story about a principal from Australia. Audio
The life and times of the mysterious Man in Seat 61
Mark Smith is the driving force behind the hugely popular seat61.com website. He joins the show to discuss his business and why he rates New Zealand's Northern Explorer as one of the top five train… Audio
Young activists speak out at UN on climate strike action
The second youth led global climate strike is planned for today (Friday 27) with school students, activists and people concerned about the scientific evidence of global warming from last year's IPCC… Audio
World leaders rebuked over climate change inaction
The Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has delivered a scathing rebuke to world leaders at the opening of the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York. The 16-year-old is credited… Audio
UN promises action not speeches on climate change
The United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres says today's Climate Action Summit in New York is about announcing bold actions, and not fancy speeches. In his opening address, Mr Gutteres said… Audio
Climate Crisis – 28 July
There's no greater threat to humanity than climate change. What can we do to stop the worst consequences? This hour, TED speakers explore how we can save our planet and whether we can do it in time.
Notre Dame fire adds emotion to Easter ceremonies for Catholics
Pope Francis has washed the feet of 12 prisoners, as he ushered in the solemn pre-Easter rituals made more poignant following the devastation of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral.