Life And Society
Expert Feature: Dunedin's Dark History
Gregor Campbell is the man behind Darkest Dunedin, a regular tour illuminating some of the grittier parts of the city's past. He has vast knowledge of Dunedin;s history and a phalanx of stories… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years, Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing… Audio
Waikato man on mission to break land speed record
Dave Alexander is on a mission to set a land speed record higher than 422 kilometres an hour, in a car he built in his shed. Alexander spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What your emoji use can say about your personality
More frequent use of emojis was linked to those higher in Machiavellian and narcissistic traits, according to an Oklahoma State University study.
Why NZR boss is optimistic despite $19.5m loss
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby's chief executive Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain
Rugby in recovery
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain. Audio
Delicate hobby gives US maximum security prisoners purpose
A new award-winning Netflix documentary offers an intimate look at how and why the men are creating something beautiful for foster children while behind bars.
Sequins, studs and horsehair - one man's collection of wild shoes
Auckland artist Nigel Borell and Wellington council executive Karepa Wall aren't afraid to knock other people's socks off with their footwear choices.
Sequins, studs and horsehair: getting creative with men's shoes
Male footwear with a whole lot more creative personality is a passion of two Culture 101 guests. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland curator, artist and arts advocate Nigel Borell and Poneke Wellington City… Audio
Research, ethics, and Artificial Intelligence
When it comes to studying how bots affect human behaviour, there are other ways to do it than pretending to be one of those bots. Audio
Frustrated by your dog since having a baby? It's called 'pet resentment'
While our furry friends can make beautiful family members, in the throes of early parenthood, they can also be a source of frustration.
The ugly plush toy having its moment, even in NZ
Seen swinging from the luxury handbags of trendy A-listers, the collectible Labubu plush is everywhere.
The Panel with Zoe George & David Farrar (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & David Farrar. They discuss the budget lock up lock out, and the Wellington Saints campaign to get basketball hoops into… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George & David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & David Farrar. They discuss a workforce crisis facing the hospitality industry, and the huge decline in tourists visiting the… Audio
Have attitudes changed to the C-word?
A sweary few days in politics has raised questions about the use of the C word. Minister Brooke van Velden dropped the verbal grenade in Parliament in protest over the slur being directed at her and… Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. The trio discuss why Cantabrians still love the car. After all the Guinea Pig chat on yesterday's Guinea Pig… Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. They discuss the Green Party's alternative budget, Cannes red carpet nudity ban, and why blind people are… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A house in the Sounds, a flash Ferrari and a first edition of an American classic, Emma Bacon has all the interesting TradeMe auctions for the week. Audio
Nudity in the eyes of the law
The Cannes Film Festival says it will no longer tolerate nudity on its red carpet but what about closer to home? Turns out being nude in public is NOT illegal in New Zealand. Not by itself, anyway ...
…The Panel with Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly. The three of them discuss: the governments use of urgency for the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, the history of… Audio
