Life And Society
Having trouble making friends? Look no further!
Despite having the technology to connect to friends and family 24/7 - social isolation and loneliness are issues that are becoming more prominent .. not just for the elderly - but also for young… Audio
The Hamilton shoe shop hanging up their boots
The owners of a well-known Hamilton shoe shop are hanging up their boots after 43 years. Ann and Grant Collins have been running Collins Footwear since 1982... serving generations of customers… Audio
Renewed calls for fireworks ban ahead of Guy Fawkes
The SPCA is renewing its call for a nationwide ban on the private sale and use of fireworks, ahead of Guy Fawkes tomorrow. Scientific Officer Alison Vaughan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Grandparenting from a distance - how to bridge the gap
When families live in different countries, defining moments often happen on-screen.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: have humans always had a full eight hours a night? History says not - once upon a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 November 2025
In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure… Audio
The NZ student who is helping create more leaders
You know you've done well with a school project when one of the country's major local sports clubs takes notice. Dhriti Girish was 13 years old when she came up with the idea for her 'Young Leaders'… Audio
The bilingual language course making a difference for migrants
Ten migrants are finishing up a ten-week bilingual course in te reo Maori and English that is believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand. The pilot programme, based in Rotorua, has helped… Audio
'Every-day operation': What it takes to get trees ready for Christmas
Trimming, fertilising, recruiting and ready - Christmas tree farms reckon real trees are more popular than ever.
Does 'birdnesting' during separation work?
More couples ending their relationship are considering birdnesting, where children remain in the family home while parents alternate living there.
Artist invites public to lead him blindfolded 'on path of their choosing'
Tầm Tã - Soaked in the Long Rain explores the life and work of Trần Lương over the last three decades.
Ghosted by a friend? Four expert tips on how to handle the hurt
Social support, self-compassion and writing a letter that's never sent can help you move on from the pain.
The secret stories of trees are written in the knots and swirls of your floorboards - how to read them
The lines, grains and knots in floorboards can tell us much about a tree's history.
Killer stalks cast of Kiwi dating show in Fiona Sussman's new crime novel
Hooked Up is the fifth novel by the award-winning Auckland writer, who previously worked as a GP.
Brown, blue, green or something in between - what determines eye colour?
Brown is by far the most common shade of iris, while green is the rarest of them all.
Neil Ieremia's 'Black Grace' celebrates 30 years
As this unique Kiwi dance group celebrates a big anniversary, it's balancing its creative vision with a tight budget and an agile approach - on and off stage
Thirty years of dance for Black Grace
As this unique Kiwi group celebrates a big anniversary, it's balancing its creative vision with a tight budget and an agile approach - on and off stage Audio
$600k earthquake rebuild named NZ's best architectural design of 2025
Canterbury shone at this year's ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, with five of eight winners from the region.
The Pre-Panel for Friday 31 October 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show. Audio
Freaky Friday- Halloween Special!
Time for Freaky Friday! Because today is the Halloween - the spookiest of all days - we've put together a special treat for you; we've got not one, not two, but three ghost stories coming up across… Audio
