Life And Society
Pub quiz master uncovers team’s sneaky cheating tactics
A British pub in Greater Manchester has solved what it's called the crime of the century, a quiz team consistently winning through cheating. Quiz master and head sleuth Bobby Bruen spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Popular night market cancelled after just four weeks
A short-lived night market in Lower Hutt has the local MP blaming bureaucracy gone mad, but the council says safety and compliance measures need to be met. Mary Argue reports. Audio
Far more Kiwis are leaving the country than coming back
Stats NZ latest data shows nearly 73,000 New Zealanders left the country in the past year, while only 26,000 returned. Among those who believe the grass is greener there is Sean Collier, a 27-year-old… Audio
Does life have to be a never-ending workout?
From standing desks to weighted vests during Zoom calls: has our pursuit of wellness turned regular life into a never-ending workout?
Your facial expressions could be as unique as a fingerprint
Human faces are constantly in motion; they blink, smile, grimace and our gaits are unique to each of us, but how could understanding these traits have real world applications?
The Canterbury A&P show continues with pro wrestling
The Canterbury A&P show continues today - pro-wrestlers Raymond Gunn and Jay Marshall make their show debut Audio
The Pre-Panel for 13 November 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Relationships: How do you build back trust?
It's time for our relationships segment - Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology joins us fortnightly to share her advice on how to navigate some of life's trickier… Audio
What happens when we run out of cemetery space?
There's a call for our councils to be more proactive and strategic when it comes to creating cemetery space. It follows concerns that burial spaces are running out - particularly in our urban areas… Audio
Boxing fundraiser cancelled due to potential gang connections
Wairoa Boxing Club is devastated police have declined the permit for a fund-raising fight night, in the week leading up to the event. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Hastings hosts the Toitu Te Reo Maori Language Festival
Hastings hosts the Toitu Te Reo Maori Language Festival, Nathan talked with founder Dr Jeremy Tatere MacLeod Audio
The Pre-Panel for Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Feature: Why common knowledge is key to a functioning society
Here's a simple idea that explains a lot about how the world works: "I know that you know that I know." It might sound complicated, but it's the reason we stop at red lights or believe money has value… Audio
Bookmarks with Richard Chen See
It's time for Bookmarks where we invite an interesting person on the show to share their favourite cultural picks with us. Today master New York dance teacher Richard Chen See joins Jesse. Richard has… Audio
Am I too late for a prime camping spot this summer?
Hope is not lost, but you may have limited choices in the hunt for a dream camping spot .
What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
Living with someone who has an addiction or dependence takes its toll, but experts say thinking about a loved one from a harm reduction or minimisation perspective can help.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
How does a 50+ metre stretch of beach front property sound? It sounds like $12 million is what it sounds like. Emma Bacon has the details. Audio
The psychology behind The Celebrity Traitors
Dan Baumgardt is from the University of Bristol's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, and is also a Traitors megafan. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Booker Prize's 2025 winner's 'bare bones' prose
RNZ's executive editor of specialist news Jeremy Rees has read the shortlist. Is Flesh a worthy winner? Audio
In pictures: What they wore at Christchurch Cup Day
Check out some of the looks from a sunny Addington Racecourse in Christchurch.
