Leisure
Tupperware's bankruptcy unleashes the plastic memories
The novelty has worn off for the plastic products sold by way of social gatherings, crushed by online access to cheaper goods. Audio
Is it okay to recline in your seat on a plane?
What are your rights on putting your seat back? And what's just good manners?
NZ's top chess players compete at elite tournament
Ten of New Zealand's top chess players have just finished competing at the world's most elite chess tournament. Troy Matich reports. Audio
Anticipation builds for Auckland leg of SailGP
People from the City of Sails and across the world have been eagerly waiting to secure tickets to the global competition Sail GP right in the heart of the inner Waitemata Harbour. Tataki Auckland… Audio
Taxidermy competition celebrates 21 years in Taupō
A taxidermy showdown kicks off on Wednesday in Taupō, where stuffed animals battle it out for the ultimate prize: looking the most alive. New Zealand Taxidermy Association president David Mowbray… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant and Liam Hehir talk about whether dogs should be allowed to roam freely in public places like businesses, pubs and garden centers, the… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 17th September 2024
Today on the pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Sam Hollis joins them to talk about the latest TikTok trend of "Fridgescaping" - decorating… Audio
Here Now
Kadambari Raghukumar meets two botanists who've spent their life studying the rare, unique and rather smelly flower Rafflesia in South East Asia. Audio
TV Critic: Bump (Neon) and The Perfect Couple (Netflix)
Our TV reviewer Caitlin Cherry talks about two series centered around dysfunctional families: the Australian show, Bump (Neon), and The Perfect Couple (Netflix) starring Nicole Kidman. Audio
The new board game teaching tamariki to invest
The creator of a new board game teaching children how to invest says she did not grow up knowing anything about it. Audio
Heading Off: Visiting Torquay with Basil Faulty
Today Jesse heads to the Devonshire seaside town of Torquay, which local hotelier Basil Faulty says is well worth the visit. Basil is currently in New Zealand running a series of informational… Audio
Saturday Lunch: Meatballs but fancy
Polly Markus is the woman behind Miss Polly's Kitchen - with a bestselling book and thousands of social media followers drawn to her down to earth approach to food. The Auckland based real estate… Audio
Weekend Stuff: getting ready in the garden for summer
Kate Hillier, garden consultant and horticulturist, has the perfect plan to get your garden ready for summer. It begins with the lawn ... Audio
Heading Off: the Whanganui River
River guide Willie Huch from Owhango Adventures gives Jesse the lowdown on how to enjoy the mighty Whanganui River. Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Ed McKnight discuss the importance of community swimming pools and waterspouts and how they caused a luxury yacht to sink. Audio
Kath Irvine: August garden tasks
With Spring on the horizon, there's plenty to be getting on with in the garden. Kath Irvine joins Colin to share her August to-do list. Kath is the author of The Edible Backyard, a practical guide to… Audio
This Weekend: Firetrucks in Feilding
Tonight, Nights calls into Feilding, where the United Fire Brigades' Association Drivers Challenge is taking place - a test of firefighters' essential driving skills. Audio
Gold for New Zealand at Singapore garden festival
Jules Moore's garden was made of more than 4,000 plants, a waterfall, caves, and a "cosmic portal". Audio
Heading Off: Travel Sketching
If you're got the time, travel can be a chance to really soak yourself into a new place. And what better way to lose yourself in a setting, than sketching it. In Heading Out this week I'm chatting… Audio
