Life And Society
The Pre-Panel for 13 November 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Relationships: How do you build back trust?
It's time for our relationships segment - Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology joins us fortnightly to share her advice on how to navigate some of life's trickier… Audio
What happens when we run out of cemetery space?
There's a call for our councils to be more proactive and strategic when it comes to creating cemetery space. It follows concerns that burial spaces are running out - particularly in our urban areas… Audio
Boxing fundraiser cancelled due to potential gang connections
Wairoa Boxing Club is devastated police have declined the permit for a fund-raising fight night, in the week leading up to the event. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Hastings hosts the Toitu Te Reo Maori Language Festival
Hastings hosts the Toitu Te Reo Maori Language Festival, Nathan talked with founder Dr Jeremy Tatere MacLeod Audio
The Pre-Panel for Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Feature: Why common knowledge is key to a functioning society
Here's a simple idea that explains a lot about how the world works: "I know that you know that I know." It might sound complicated, but it's the reason we stop at red lights or believe money has value… Audio
Bookmarks with Richard Chen See
It's time for Bookmarks where we invite an interesting person on the show to share their favourite cultural picks with us. Today master New York dance teacher Richard Chen See joins Jesse. Richard has… Audio
Am I too late for a prime camping spot this summer?
Hope is not lost, but you may have limited choices in the hunt for a dream camping spot .
What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
Living with someone who has an addiction or dependence takes its toll, but experts say thinking about a loved one from a harm reduction or minimisation perspective can help.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
How does a 50+ metre stretch of beach front property sound? It sounds like $12 million is what it sounds like. Emma Bacon has the details. Audio
The psychology behind The Celebrity Traitors
Dan Baumgardt is from the University of Bristol's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, and is also a Traitors megafan. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Booker Prize's 2025 winner's 'bare bones' prose
RNZ's executive editor of specialist news Jeremy Rees has read the shortlist. Is Flesh a worthy winner? Audio
In pictures: What they wore at Christchurch Cup Day
Check out some of the looks from a sunny Addington Racecourse in Christchurch.
The Pre-Panel for 11 November 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Spoken Feature: Thrift is Back!
It's time now for a new season of the RNZ podcast Thrift and this week host Katy Gosset investigates some cheap tweaks that can help turn your rental property into a home. Today we meet an expert… Audio
You're the Judge: Children at parties - yes or no?
We've got a weekly segment called 'You're the Judge' where we present an issue that's been sent in by one of our listeners, and you, our audience, decide what the right course of action is. Audio
Feature interview: Why you shouldn't be yourself
"Just be yourself" is one of the worst pieces of advice out there says Psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. Authenticity and some diversity programs that encourage people to 'be themselves' often… Audio
Being bilingual delays ageing, being multilingual is even better
But being multilingual is even better, because the more languages spoken, the greater the effect. Audio
Major facelift for country's oldest tattoo studio
The country's oldest tattoo studio has had a major facelift, which aims to honour its founder, the late Roger Ingerton. Reporter Bill Hickman went under the tattooist's needle to find out more. Audio
