Life And Society
Basic banking help for the vulnerable
A bank account is a passport to the economy, but some Kiwis can't get onboard. A new scheme aims to change that. Audio
Comedian Samantha Hannah on writing new material as a new mum
In the weeks following the birth of your child, could you have performed multiple stand-up comedy shows and made a weekly comedy podcast? Audio
Playing Favourites with journalist Ali Mau
Ali Mau is an award-winning journalist who's known for her work bringing the Me Too movement to Aotearoa, as well as decades of other important stories. Audio
Church leader on what Easter means in 2025
While Easter weekend is a time of rest for some, it's the busiest weekend of the year for the churchgoers among us. Audio
The Bluey episode that raises questions about parents' phone use
Is it okay to be on your phone when your kids are demanding your attention?
Northland's oldest movie star turns 106
Isey Cross, of Kawakawa, celebrated her 106th birthday on Saturday night with a party at Bay of Islands Yacht Club in Waitangi.
Thousands of poppies prepped for Palmerston North
The thousands of felt poppies will be on display in the Palmerston North Square on 24 April. Audio
The Mixtape: Adam Holt
Trevor Reekie talks to his guest Adam Holt who has just announced his retirement from a long career in music and his last position as Managing Director of Universal Music Group NZ. Audio
From dancer to dean - Katie Lawrence
The Very Reverend Katie Lawrence is the first woman to serve as Dean of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul in New Zealand. She talks to Susie about her calling and her prior career as a dancer. Video, Audio
GIVE WAY! Steven Page and Dave Armstrong
In 2012, our excentric give way rule which had allowed right-turning traffic at intersections was abolished. Now the subject of a musical comedy, writer Steven Page and show producer Dave Armstrong… Audio
Thomas Perls: life over 100
If you were to turn 100 years old this year, what would you make of the world today? Dr Thomas Perls is founder of the world's largest study of centenarians. He shares what he's learned about living a… Audio
What should you say to your kids about the Easter Bunny?
The Easter Bunny and its mates Santa and the Tooth Fairy present a dilemma for parents - promoting the value of generosity through a vehicle of lies.
What's the best chopping board to use and how do you clean it?
Plastic, wood, bamboo, glass or ceramic? Experts weigh in.
The Reread with Paula Morris
The Reread: where we once a month invite someone to reread a book they've only read once, long ago. And then, once they've finished it, they come on here and reflect on the experience of re-reading it… Audio
The Pre-Panel for Thursday 17 April 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Kiwi firm designs low-cost, fast-build house
The architects say they've found a way to strip hundreds of thousands of dollars from the cost of building a home.
Why do we love feijoas more than anyone else in the world?
This time each year, Melbourne-based Kiwis make a special mission to find their feijoa hit. Aussies don't seem to get what all the fuss is about.
New world record for Morris Dance
An Oxfordshire man has set a new world record after Morris dancing for more than 11 hours straight. Newly crowned Guiness World Record holder, Duncan Bhaskaran Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How two very different faiths will be celebrating this holiday weekend
The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions.
Faith, hope and chocolate eggs
The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions. Audio
