Life And Society
NZ Post delivering 10m parcels leading up to Christmas Eve
NZ Post chief operating officer Brendon Main talks to Lisa Owen about the 10 million parcels being delivered in the two weeks leading up to Christmas Eve. Audio
The Pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
High-powered magnets ban not preventing harm - experts
Small high-powered magnets were banned in NZ in 2014, but sites like Temu are still making them availabel to Kiwis. Ke-Xin Li has the story. Audio
How long until robots take care of your home, family?
Car manufacturers like Elon Musk's Tesla and Chinese smart EV company XPeng are at the forefront of tech news on AI humanoids.
The art of travelling light these holidays
At 50, Katherine Leamy packed her bag and headed off on a big international trip with nothing more than a backpack weighing 5 kgs. Audio
Why giving makes children happier
A study of over 200 children suggests that the joy of giving can be experienced from a very young age. Audio
New year, new you: Yoga in your 70s - and your 90s!
At 97, Maureen Maclean is one of several seniors to sign up for a 31-day New Year yoga challenge at their local studio in Hamilton. Audio
Water safety warnings
Experts are warning there could be further drownings at notorious black spots this summer. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025
Sentencing is underway in Greymouth for the disgraced former leader of the Gloriavale Christian community, Howard Temple; There's outrage overseas as football fans learn how much money they'll have to… Audio
Lack of shade casting a shadow on NZ playgrounds
A petition has been launched calling for shade to be mandatory at every new and upgraded playground. Founder of Roam with Kids, Renata Wiles spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What is a Silent Divorce?
Amanda Cox registered psychotherapist and co-founder of Auckland City Therapy and spoke to Emile Donovan. Audio
The community project getting Critter of the Week merch funding
The Critter of the Week merchandise raised more than four thousand dollars for conservation charities. So we asked our listeners to send us an email with why your community organisation should get… Audio
Solving the World's Problems: Deliberate democracy
Simon Wilson joins Jesse to right some wrongs - today he looks at an example of democracy in action - because he says he's "seen the future of democracy and it works". Audio
Relationships
Okay it is time to talk relationships; Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology. Audio
Sharks exhibition shows power, vulnerability of ancient fish
Nathan visits the big new exhibition at the Auckland War Memorial Museum called Sharks. Audio
Award winning criminal justice advocate's call to the next generation
Tā Kim Workman joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Calls for a commissioner for animals amid worries welfare laws are outdated
A group of law professionals is calling for a Commissioner for animals; claiming current animal welfare laws are out of date, not fit for purpose and the system is riddled with conflicts of interest… Audio
Why the bugbears of suburbia make us so mad
From battles over berms to stray dogs and noise - why do we get so angry about our neighbourhoods?
Penpals: young and old people exchange lives through letters
St Helliers school children visit their penpals at a local resthome, Ke-xin Li has the story. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
TradeMe's Emma Bacon looks back at the most viewed listings of 2025 Audio
