Life And Society
Shopback - what's the catch?
Shopback says New Zealand is its fastest-growing market - but many shoppers are still asking, "What's the catch?"
Democratic guardrails: Is NZ safe from authoritarianism?
Other nations are experiencing the erosion of democratic norms - even authoritarianism. Is our constitution strong enough to withstand it?
The Mixtape: Paddy Hill
Producer and audio engineer for Roundhead studios, Paddy Hill, shares the tracks that have sound tracked his career working with some of the best bands locally and abroad from Jack Black to Mark… Audio
Men raising good boys
What influence do male role-models, chiefly fathers, have on boys' perceptions of masculinity? We find out. Audio
Olivia Podmore's parents on the inquest
This week saw the the final few days of the coronial inquest into the death of olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore. Olivia's Mum Nienke and her step dad Chris Middleton spoke to Susie Ferguson from their… Audio
Live From The Sitting Room: Michael Howell
Michael Howell joins Corey and Ellie Live from the Sitting Room to discuss and play numbers from their latest work: SUNLAP 28 Audio
Robots v. Humans: Who makes a better coffee?
Ellie and Corey get an expert in to definitely answer who can make the better coffee: Robots vs. Humans Audio
The Chronicles of Skychips
Presenting The Chronicles of Skychips: the story of chips left on the roof at a supermarket started a moderately viral craze on NZ Twitter. Audio
No More Updates for Windows 10 / Missed alarms for iOS devices
Pratik Navani returns to sit down with Corey for another exciting tech chat. On the agenda? Windows axing updates to their Operating System Windows 10, and Ellie breaks in to raise the ‘alarm’ on… Audio
Anzac Day Sonic
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump digs into the archives, as well as the station’s record collection to bring you music and voices revolving around our national experience of war, and aspiration for peace.
…Sean Doyle from the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club
Kara Rickard and Mark Williams catch up with Sean Doyle at the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club on Anzac Day. Audio
What is gesture? Nights expert Dr Julia de Bres explains
Our resident science expert, Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University has been giving this some thought. Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They discuss moves to repeal legislation aimed at removing jargon from the public service, the social… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They talk about whether Winston Peters crossed a line in a fiery interview on RNZ Morning Report, online… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panelists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They talk about the devastation being caused by the exotic caulerpa seaweed in Northland, and the DIY… Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They discuss Winston Peters' defence of proposed gender legislation, the fight to earn a living wage by… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 23 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Tom Riste-Smith who talked about whether people are over encores at concerts.
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Feature interview: Seinfeld writer explains how to tell a joke
You may not know her name, but chances are Carol Leifer has made you laugh. Audio
Bookmarks with Tina Makereti
Today for bookmarks Jesse is joined by novelist, essayist, curator and short fiction writer Tina Makereti. Audio
