Life And Society
Shaking up the Catholic Church patriarchy
The only certainty surrounding the election of the new pope is that he will be a man, and that's a tradition unlikely to change soon. Audio
Can you get married without breaking the bank?
One wedding planner has said the average cost of getting hitched in New Zealand is $87,000. But Fallon Broadley says in her experience, it's closer to $40,000, and there are secrets to cutting costs.
…Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio
In Central Otago, historic buildings on the council chopping block
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community.
Historic Otago buildings on the council chopping block
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community. Audio
Typical wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
The cost of a wedding has shot up in recent years, with some incorporating weekend-long celebrations.
Trans writer Torrey Peters on provocative new novel Stag Dance
Stag Dance, the latest novel from trans writer Torrey Peters, is made up of three short stories and the provocative titular tale of male loggers exploring their sexualities together. Audio
The speech competition aiming to improve race relations
The Race Unity Speech Awards are on this weekend in Auckland. They're a platform for senior high school students from around the motu to express their ideas on how to improve race relations in… Audio
Workshop makes space for women, gender diverse people
The plan is to encourage those underrepresented in the trades to learn how to build, fix and make things.
The Pre-Panel for 2 May 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa. They discuss a pricesless painting getting damaged by a child at a museum in Rotterdam museum. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 2 May 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa. They discuss a priceless painting getting damaged by a child at a museum in Rotterdam museum. Audio
Freaky Friday
Each week we ask you to share your spooky encounters, your eerie coincidences, your unexplained mysteries. Today, Tracy calls in with her story of a nagging sense that her son was heading for trouble… Audio
The best cheese in New Zealand has been crowned
"Complex, waxy, balanced with a beautiful ivory paste. Delicious. Favourite of the day," judges said about Whitestone Cheese Co's sheep milk cheddar.
The Trump bump and the Australian election
Australia could be the second major nation where voters in a federal election have done a U-turn on hardline, Trump-light style leaders.
Australia's election tightly poised
Australia could be the second major nation where voters in a federal election have done a u-turn on hardline, Trump-light style leaders Audio
Solving the World's Problems
Ali Jones has more than a couple of thoughts on wastage and her recent efforts to reduce her own waste in her life. Audio
How to not have your funeral cost the earth
Nationwide tours are usually the preserve of musicians, comedians, entertainers, maybe the odd politician. But much less common - people aiming to disrupt the funeral industry But Fergus Wheeler… Audio
Kiwis shouldn't complain about the cost of coffee - we've got it good
Coffee influencer and author Celeste Wong says we're getting a good deal comparing the quality and cost to our UK counterparts.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A coastal do-up near Wellington and a 1970s Corvette Stingray - all feature on TradeMe this week with Emma Bacon Audio
Our failing integrity safeguards
Increasing numbers of politicians are failing to manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, and there are calls to strengthen protocols over them.
