Life And Society
What's it like being a grandparent in your 30s?
At 37, Brisbane radio presenter Matty Acton is learning how to be a grandfather.
What exactly is lucid dreaming?
Dr Benjamin Baird is an expert on ways to induce and control lucid dreaming, and how it can benefit our health and well-being once we wake up.
Eight everyday bacterial hotspots - and how to clean them
Bacteria are lurking on your sponge, your pet's toys and your tea towels. Here's what the research says - and how to protect yourself.
The business of playing for neurodiverse kids
New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people of all ages. Audio
Survey reveals dubious behaviour at open homes
A new Trade Me survey has revealed some rather interesting house hunter behaviours. real estate agent and former broadcaster Rawdon Christie joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira Part 2
What is it like to live in a campervan fulltime as an older person? Malcolm Keoghan joins the panel to explain the experience. Finally, they head to Greytown where the sixth annual Festival of… Audio
Find out how to get your washing done in a wet winter
For most of us winter has brought with it a lot of rain, and that makes drying washing challenging, and more than often expensive. Fortunately, The Housekeeper's Rachael Quinn is here to help. Audio
Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece
Dara from Northland shares her story of a missing puzzle piece and some divine intervention. Audio
The Christchurch bar named best in Australasia
This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'. Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 July 2025
In today's episode, a South Auckland principal is warning that a third of teenagers in communities like his could leave school with no qualifications; New Zealand wine brand Villa Maria putting cancer… Audio
E8 Burning Questions
Phil seeks an interview with Aiping and her family to find out what's going on now at the lodge and the story behind those energy clinics. Arriving in Te Anau, he speaks to a neighbour about what's… Audio
Bonus: We Found It!
Critical new information is found prompting a one man mission to see if it will lead to completing the treasure hunt. Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: The Evolution of Dairies
In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy. Audio
What is the "Gen Z stare" and why should you care?
Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson explain the blank face response some Gen Z's use and why it is infuriating some older people. Audio
What's it like being a grandparent in your 30s?
At 37, many people are still getting to grips with being a parent. Matty Acton was learning how to be a grandparent. Audio
Social services seeing alarming levels of poverty
Families struggling with the cost of living are sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Scandal and a scramble in the battle for Wellington's mayoralty
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull - but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital.
How friendly-fire torpedoed a mayoral campaign
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital. Audio
World shortage on matcha as demand soars
Chaz Monaghan is co-founder of Muma Matcha in Queenstown and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 16 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Richard Larsen to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
