Susie Ferguson
Overthinking: how not to waste your brain power
When does deliberation and contemplation turn into overthinking? Melody Wilding is an executive coach, academic and author who argues that we need to be very intentional about how we use our brain… Audio
USA correspondent Ximena Bustillo
Ximena talks to Susie Ferguson about the recent leak of secret US defense documents, said to be Washington's most comprehensive security breach in years. Also what former US President Donald Trump has… Audio
Local startup partners with Google to help mental health
A local startup is helping people around the world access help for their mental health, and has now partnered with Google. Elliot Taylor is a former youth worker who's founded Throughline, the largest… Audio
Calls for a national register for advance care directives
Louise Duffy's mother had an advance directive, or living will, which stated she did not wish to be treated if she had severe loss of physical or mental capacity. But when she suffered a severe… Audio
Paul Chaat
Paul Chaat Smith is an author, essayist, and the curator of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. His work focusses on the contemporary landscape of American Indian politics and… Audio
Advice for would be first home buyers
The best time to buy a house is yesterday. So the saying goes. Buying a house is more complicated than that of course, but it begins with a simple question, WHY? Why do you want to enter New Zealand's… Audio
Critter of the Week: the strap-toothed whale
Critter often highlights lesser-loved and lesser-known mini beasts but there are still some larger mammals out there we don't know much about. One of these species is the strap-toothed whale… Audio
Travel with Liz Carlson
Travel blogger Liz Carlson joins Susie to talk about her work as a guide in Antarctica and how people can get there. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Pumped Miso Ginger Pumpkin Soup
Today's recipe is from Sam Parish, chef and author of Cook Me, a recipe book where each dish can be made different ways. Today she shares her recipe for an aromatic way to make a pumpkin soup a bit… Audio
NZ Live: The Veils
Almost seven years after their last full album, acclaimed New Zealand band The Veils have returned to the scene.
To celebrate the release of their new double album ...And Out of the Void Came Love,… Video, Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom reviews New Zealand film, Red, White and Brass and Scream VI. Audio
Significant funding boost for Albatross preservation
Some good news for the ongoing conservation of our beloved albatrosses. The New Zealand Nature Fund last night raised a whopping $170,000 thanks to a special fund raising event in Auckland. Lou Sanson… Audio
Flood design lessons to learn from Australia
Rebuilding after floods is its early stages here in Aotearoa, with people deciding where to go next. Worrol, is an architect and managing director of Australian architecture firm Reddog Architecture… Audio
Canterbury Mountain Radio Service to close after nearly 60 years
Canterbury Mountain Radio Service is due to close after nearly 60 years due to funding shortfalls and changing technology. Ian Gardiner has been involved with the station for decades, and talks to… Audio
Caregiver Awareness Week celebrating foster carers
It's Caregiver Awareness Week and to talk about the important work these families do we're joined by a caregiver of nine and father, in Invercargill to talk about the journey of his whanau. Audio
Lean on him: Aotearoa artists pay tribute to Bill Withers
Rio Hemopo of TrinityRoots and Breaks Co-op fame is part of an all-star band of Aotearoa musicians bring us The Bill Withers Social Club. Alongside vocalists Troy Kingi, Dallas Tamaira, L. A… Video, Audio
Could video game skills help you get a job?
Video games may not be the waste of time you thought they were. Audio
'I've done it all' - Sir Rod Stewart on getting older and staying fit
Sir Rod Stewart returns to New Zealand in April with shows in Dunedin, Napier and Auckland. He talks about getting older, how he keeps fit and what keeps him happy. Audio
Elfy Scott: Talking honestly about complex mental
A lack of information for families of those living with complex mental health conditions prompted my next guest to pursue a degree in psychology - but even that wasn't enough. Journalist Elfy Scott's… Audio
