Summer Times Podcast Options

11:45 AM.In Botswana giraffes have the right of way, and you might like to guess where it's legal to drive stark-raving naked.  Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Associate Professor Michelle Wise from the University of Auckland shares some of the exciting developments. Read more Audio

11:10 AM.Olivia Shivas has worked as a journalist and podcaster for over a decade, dedicating her career to shedding light on the inequities faced by disabled people. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Up-and-coming Auckland indie pop musician Cammy (Cameron MacLean) joins Anna Thomas to share his newly-released single, 'Sapphire'.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Founded by the late Christchurch surgeon Pat Cotter, the Cotter Medical History Museum's collection includes historic artefacts, photos, books, equipment and medical notes spanning two centuries. Read more Audio

10:08 AM.Otago Museum director and astronomer Ian Griffin has been a regular voice on RNZ's airwaves, keeping us updated on the best times to view auroras and solar storms, and explaining the science behind it… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Diane To joins Anna from London with updates from the United Kingdom, including Dry January, a new study into cigarette consumption, and the World Darts Championship. Read more Audio

9:30 AM.The superstar Kiwi chef has designed the menu for the upcoming Sail GP event in Auckland on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January. Read more Audio

9:20 AM.A world-first study into coffee drinking habits and health outcomes suggests drinking coffee in the morning, instead of all day, is linked to a healthier life. Read more Audio

9:15 AM.Thomas Bros Orchard in Motueka have dedicated their busiest day of the season to fundraising efforts for the families of staff members in Vanuatu. Read more Audio

9:10 AM.New Zealand documentary maker David Farrier is based in Los Angeles and joins Anna Thomas to share what it's like on the ground. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Film buff Kate Rodger joins Anna with some top picks for your summer viewing pleasure. Read more Audio

11:25 AM.At the age of 63, and with a debilitating health condition, Art Alexakis is still performing with a great zest for life - and New Zealand is in his sights. Read more Audio

11:08 AM.2024 was a year of job losses on a big scale. If you've lost your job, how can you get back on your feet? Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Palmerston North is home to the world's first museum dedicated to the oval ball. Read more Audio

10:08 AM.Mea Motu is the current IBO World Super Bantamweight Champion. Her record stands at 20-0, meaning she has not lost one of her pro fights - and that includes seven knock outs. Read more Audio

10:08 AM.The Far North mayor has been making waves since he stepped into the big office - being both the first Māori mayor in the region, and one of the youngest, at 33. Read more Audio

9:35 AM.Kiwi K.A.R.E, a programme run by Tenby Powell, has evacuated over 450 people from war-torn Ukraine. Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Petra works for global charity Save The Children and has recently returned from several months working in Gaza. Read more Audio

9:10 AM.A group of pub-goers in Yorkshire's Tan Hill Inn have been snowed into the establishment since Saturday night (UK time). Read more Audio

11:40 AM.RNZ's resident DJ aka Brad Warrington joins Anna to spin some tracks. Read more Audio

11:25 AM.Producer Tessa Guest joins Anna with some summer listening recommendations. Read more Audio

11:08 AM.Dr Fran Tyler and Deb Morris run Genealogy Investigations and they come into the RNZ studio to give some tips on how to get started. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Avid fan KD Wasley has been collecting Elvis memorabilia since 1959, creating a veritable shrine to his hero in the garage of his Hawera home. Read more Audio

10:08 AM.Award-winning Kiwi comedian Melanie Bracewell joins Anna on the road today for a summer roadie, sharing her favourite summer holiday spots, tunes, books and ice cream ahead of her stand-up tour. Read more Audio