Life And Society
Rare Harry Potter book sells for over $5000
A rare, first edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has just sold for more than $5000 at auction. Webb's auction house decorative arts specialist Charlotte Dippie spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Kāinga Ora to set 12-week rent debt limit
Kāinga Ora Chief executive Matt Crockett says the housing agency is setting a 12-week limit on how much rent debt a tenant can accumulate. Crockett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Clean up continues for Mangawahi residents post tornado
The clean up is still going, after a tornado tore through Mangawhai on January the 26th. Leonard Powell reports. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A business opportunity that comes with a 1969 Kombi. TradeMe's Emma Bacon talks about the latest listings Audio
Long-time victim advocate now NZ's chief victims adviser
Ruth Money has been appointed as New Zealand's new Chief Victims Adviser. She speaks to Mark Leishman. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do humans cry?
Tonight we're exploring crying and why we shed tears. Mark Leishman speaks to Dr Robert Munn from the University of Otago's Department of Anatomy. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 11 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Jose Barbosa joins Wallace Chapman & Emile Donovan to preview tonight's show. Plus they discuss whether you should share your GPS location with your partner. Audio
Haast man reels in 72kg marlin
A Haast man got the surprise of his life on Sunday when he caught a giant marlin, while fishing near Jackson Bay. Ryan Mawdsley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How long should pensioners be able to stay outside of NZ?
Whether retirees should be able to leave the country for long period of time while receiving the pension has become a hot topic this week. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Falling masonary closes part of Auckland's Queen St
A large part of the footpath on lower Queen Street remains blocked off on Tuesday morning, after falling masonry injured two pedestrians on Monday. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The disinformation rollercoaster
The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust.
A step up in fake news
The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust Audio
Mr Bear New Zealand 2025 crowned
A new kiwi champion has been crowned. We're talking about Mr Bear New Zealand 2025! Audio
Nights Science: Debunking myths around early human hunters
Most of us were taught there was a clear division of labour when it came to early hunter gatherers. Men did the hunting and women did the gathering. But new research suggest the roles were shared much… Audio
Redefining a "rich" life
Money is not the key to living a good life. That's a lie we've been sold, says Sahil Bloom. By that standard, the entrepreneur and finance executive should have been happy, instead he was miserable… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Conversations you don't want to have with your parents - but should
No one wants to think about losing their parents, but putting crucial conversations off does not stop the inevitable. Audio
What Civilization VII holds in store for players
The latest edition of the popular empire-building game that's captured the attention of the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will be released soon. Video, Audio
How a pseudoscience from the 1970s has been co-opted by life coach millionaires
Sarah Isbister was living in New Zealand with her husband and young family when she realised she'd been caught in what she now likens to a "commercial cult". Video
Aussie couple reimagine iconic Olympic anthem
Australian world music star Mitch Tambo and his wife Voice of Lele have released a duet and their take on the classic hit My Island Home. Video, Audio
