Life And Society
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panelists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They talk about the devastation being caused by the exotic caulerpa seaweed in Northland, and the DIY… Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They discuss Winston Peters' defence of proposed gender legislation, the fight to earn a living wage by… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 23 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Tom Riste-Smith who talked about whether people are over encores at concerts.
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Feature interview: Seinfeld writer explains how to tell a joke
You may not know her name, but chances are Carol Leifer has made you laugh. Audio
Bookmarks with Tina Makereti
Today for bookmarks Jesse is joined by novelist, essayist, curator and short fiction writer Tina Makereti. Audio
Heading Off: tips for solo women travelers
There has been a 42% increase in solo travel over that last couple of years and of those solo travelers around 8 out of 10 are woman. Audio
How to stop throwing away $1500 every year
Wastebusters is a waste minimisation project. Audio
More Māori choosing to have tangihanga at home
The Funeral Directors Association says more Māori are choosing to have tangihanga at home instead of Marae. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio
Half of adults feel overrun with phone notifications - survey
A recent survey shows half of all adults feel overrun by the number of times their phones pings them with notifications. Research commissioned by New Zealand telco 2Degrees found that 38 percent of… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Jose Barbosa. They talk about how your reaction speed can be a key indicator of your general health, and more importantly your… Audio
Thrift
How much do we spend on cleaning products? And could we do it cheaper ourselves ? Katy Gosset gets a crash course in making her own home cleaners. Audio
Feature interview: the fight to exonerate witches
Witches are having a moment. Beyond the hit musical Wicked, there TikTok Hashtags and millions of posts celebrating witches as icons of empowerment, mystery, and resistance. It's far from the dark… Audio
Music feature: Claire Mabey analyses song lyrics
We haven't done this one since the end of 2023, but It's time to revive a bit of a classic music feature concept. I'm joined by Author and our sometimes book critic Claire Mabey. As well as critiquing… Audio
How to make your own cleaning products
Sonja Barrish says it is a quick, cheap, and an easy thrifty tip.
How libraries are about more than just books
Libraries in New Zealand are no longer just for books. They are learning hubs, language schools, havens for the homeless, and support centres for those who have nowhere else to go for help.
The Queen of Clean
Can we clean the house for less than a dollar? A lot of us buy commercial washing powder and spray cleaners but how much of that cost goes on packaging and fragrance? Katy Gosset gets a lesson in… Audio
Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
Basic banking help for the vulnerable
A bank account is a passport to the economy, but some Kiwis can't get onboard. A new scheme aims to change that. Audio
Comedian Samantha Hannah on writing new material as a new mum
In the weeks following the birth of your child, could you have performed multiple stand-up comedy shows and made a weekly comedy podcast? Audio
Playing Favourites with journalist Ali Mau
Ali Mau is an award-winning journalist who's known for her work bringing the Me Too movement to Aotearoa, as well as decades of other important stories. Audio
