Life And Society
The power of the Pause
For people pleasers who say "yes" too often, setting boundaries can be really hard. Audio
Breathing again: A mountain biker's second chance at life
After struggling with a rare lung condition, Rotorua-based Kath Cross is back on her bike to raise awareness for people and causes close to her heart.
This Weekend: Wairarapa Walking Festival
The Wairarapa Walking Festival is already underway, running through to Sunday 23 November. The festival takes in the region's varied urban and rural geography with a varied programme. To tell us more… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 14 November 2025
Wallace Chapman and Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Freaky Friday
Time for Freaky Friday, our home for your spooky stories, terrifying tales and eerie encounters If you have a story to share, we want to hear from you. Send us a brief outline of your tale to 2101 and… Audio
Bus Driver Appreciation Day
There are over 7000 bus drivers across the country - and this Sunday is a day all about them. To show our appreciation, Jesse chats to kinetic bus driver Peter Smith from Wellington. Audio
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
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?
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?
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
