Life And Society
Loosening the jar lid - who's the real hero?
When we fail to open a jar, and we pass it to our spouse who opens it without breaking a sweat, have we helped to loosen it or not? Richard Easther, professor of physics at the University of Auckland… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 7 August 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Solving the World's Problems: Artistic licence with impressions
When projects in Wellington get mooted, there are often artists impressions of the project showing Wellington on a brilliantly sunny day, with well-dressed joggers going past, sober teenagers… Audio
Group Chat: Sydney Sweeney, Love later in life and more
The topics dominating your group chats .. today Kate Rodger and Olivia Wilson are here with a veritable buffet of issues from the continuing fallout over American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney ad, some… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 7th August 2025
In today's episode, Maori are being warned to be vigilant as online gambling sites use fake names and photos to lure people in; An emergency doctor says there will be serious consequences for patient… Audio
How to find work in a challenging job market
New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 5.2 percent - the highest level since 2020 - which means it is pretty grim out there for job seekers. We ask the CEO and founder of Integrity recruitment… Audio
Many jobseekers frustrated by job market
With unemployment at its highest level in five years and a very tight job market - many job seekers say it's disheartening applying for jobs and hearing nothing back beyond an automated response. Frog… Audio
Online gambling sites using fake names and photos to lure people in
Māori are being warned to be vigilant as online gambling sites use fake names and photos to lure people in. Hāpai te Hauora chief operating officer Jason Alexander spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Battling apathy over local government
It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for this year's elections are up.
Battling apathy over local government
It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for his year's elections are up Audio
Rotorua sleeping pods for homeless no longer being used
The maker of sleeping pods being used to house some of the homeless in Rotorua has said it is disheartening to see the project just tossed to the side. Julie King of Love Soup came up with the idea to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 6th August 2025
In today's episode, unemployment has edged to a near five-year high and there are now an extra 16,000 people without work compared to last year; The government is inching closer to replacing petrol… Audio
Amount of commercial and industrial waste sent to landfill drops
The amount of commercial and industrial waste being sent off to landfill has plummeted according to the latest snapshot of our waste and recycling habits. Waste and Recycling Industry Association's… Audio
Blind woman describes MSD system as 'impossible'
A blind woman on the Supported Living Payment says she's struggling to use what she describes as the Ministry of Social Development's "impossible system". Holly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Can you unshrink your clothes after a washing disaster?
When your favourite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating.
Shower Thoughts: Who edits Wikipedia?
Avid editor Marshall Clark (who penned the Wikipedia page for RNZer Bryan Crump), also a committee member for Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand, joins Mark Leishman to explain. Audio
Landmark new report into community sport
Sport clubs across New Zealand are struggling as they face a double whammy of increasing costs and decreasing number of volunteers. Report project lead Dr Mel Johnston joins Mark Leishman. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Thrift - Savvy Students and their award-winning garden
It's time for Thrift and today we've got part two of our savvy students series. Katy Gosset visits an award-winning student flat garden that might just be the best in Dunedin. Audio
Taking Disney magic to the ice
How do you make Disney magic even more magical? You put it on ice, of course. Audio
