Life And Society
E2 Quiet Death Toll
Phil delves into the enigmatic world of Takaro Lodge, a wellness retreat in New Zealand that doubled as a high-end luxury resort. We uncover the mysterious practices of its founder, Chinese… Audio
The Final Treasure Hunt
Hamish is confronted with a shocking twist in his effort to complete Kelly Tarlton's final treasure hunt. The anchor isn't where it was supposed to be... So where is it? Audio
E1 Distant Bells
Phil Vine explores the fall and rise of a therapeutic community - or cult - led by a charismatic guru, who promises to teach followers how to fly and heal without medicine. Followers share their… Audio
Fewer people putting hands up to referee as abuse escalates
The head of a provincial referees assocation has said fewer people are putting their hands up to referee, with side line abuse escalating. Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union has cancelled all club… Audio
Families booking holiday travel a year early to snag deals
Families are booking holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape and airlines and accomodation providers are wise to people sneaking off a day or so before official school holidays, one… Audio
Solving the World's Problems - the limit of speed limit chat
Simon Wilson and Jesse discuss how can we have a better, more productive debate about road safety. Why does our starting point always seem to be getting everyone to drive faster? Audio
She Is Not Your Rehab - Children's Edition
Following the success of their number one bestselling book She Is Not Your Rehab; founders of the global anti-domestic violence movement Matt and Sarah Brown are now turning their focus to the next… Audio
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies age 50
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Surely it's safe to go back in the water now?! JAWS turns 50
For 50 years, the movie Jaws has kept us looking down for what might be beneath the waves when we go swimming. Carl Cottlieb is one of the screenwriters responsible for our discomfort. His friend… Audio
Dracula's Cabaret : A feast for audiences
"Thrill with excitement and scream with fear!" The man behind Dracula's Cabaret promises their latest show will scare and delight audiences. Luke Newman is a third generation Dracula, he told Jesse… Audio
Campaign exposes tactics betting companies use to target young men
A new campaign is exposing the tactics companies use to target young men and encourage them to bet. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andree Froude spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Time to look at means testing super: Retirement Commissioner
The Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson believes it's time to look again at means testing superannuation for the country's top earners. Wrightson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
GPs and Nurses to diagnose ADHD
GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and begin treating adults with ADHD from February next year. ADHD NZ's Darrin Bull spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do keys work?
Locksmith Rusty Smith joins RNZ Nights to answer this question and more. Audio
Back to Basics - the bedrock of Indian music
In part two of Back to Basics, we're diving into another sonic universe - the fascinating connection between ancient Indian classical music and the more modern sounds of Indian film and folk music.
At the Cannes Lions, a cheeky kiwi advert comes out on top
Sir Graham Henry beamed into the world's most prestigious ad awards to congratulate New Zealand on being 'the best place in the world to have herpes' Audio
'Nowhere to go' for more than 100,000 Kiwis
"[It] shift the mentality from homelessness being an individual problem caused by individuals to actually an understanding that homelessness is a collective responsibility," Hendry says.
'Nowhere to go' for more than 100,000 Kiwis
Unaffordable housing, the high cost of living, and 'very intentional decisions' by the government see a spike in homelessness. Audio
Materialists review: A 'star director is born'
Celine Song's Materialists asks: can you find love if you already know all the angles?
Rēkohu celebrates Matariki and the arrival of Puanga
On Rēkohu, in the Chatham Islands, traditional practices around Puanga are just one of the traditions being rediscovered.
