Life And Society
Philosophy Now: A cruel God?
Tonight, Dan takes on perhaps the ultimate question in Western philosophy: if God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-beneficent, how can there be so much suffering in the world? Audio
Is your manager grumpy in mornings?
New research shows not enough quality shut-eye can lead to abusive and unethical behaviour.
Feature interview: Priya Parker
Self-help isn't helping one of the biggest problems of our time: we've forgotten how to come together. Priya Parker has written a Substack guide on the lost art of coming together. Audio
New Zealand’s new national sausage champion announced
As Kiwis dust off their BBQs ahead of summer, a new national sausage champion is ready for grilling. Owner of Westmere Butchery David Rossiter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New guidelines for retirement savings and expenditure released
Massey University has updated its retirement expenditure guidelines, which show how pensioners around the country are spending their money - and what you'd need to save to have that same lifestyle… Audio
Halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts excited
A halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork - and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street. Wellington reporter, Mary Argue went to Thistle Hall to find out what… Audio
Do we need to be saying 'please' and 'thanks' to AI?
Why are people being nice to AI? And does it actually make any difference?
Prizes on offer for commuters who ditch their cars
A new initiative is offering spot prizes for commuters in the Nelson Tasman district who ditch their petrol or diesel cars one day a week. One of the organisers, Jim Sinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How reading romance has helped keep the spark alive for this couple
Joseph says books he has enjoyed hearing about from Laura include A Broken Promise and Until The Heart Stops. He says erotic literature acts as an 'imagination gym'.
Hundreds turn out with treats galore at Vic Park Cake Picnic
Cake picnics are a thing - Ke-Xin Li found one at Auckland's Victoria Park Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
Want a retro motorbike but can't be bothered with old motorbike issues? TradeMe has the bike for you! Audio
Highways closed, ferries cancelled as wild weather hits NZ
Krystal Gibbens reports on weather conditions across the South Island and Lower North Island. Audio
How do I know if my teen is getting into 'toxic masculinity'?
What does it mean? How can you tell? And what to do about it if you think it's picking up steam.
The crippling stomach pain was not in her head
As her daughter got sicker and sicker, Maddy Turner's quest for answers dragged on. Now she has them.
The question of freezing eggs
"For the longest time, I was hoping and expecting it to happen organically and now it feels like intervention is required."
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: Wallace pays tribute to iconic rock band KISS, after the passing of guitarist Ace… Audio
The Panel with Andie McCombs and Deborah Hart, Part 2
In part two, our major cities are dotted with merry go rounds and slides, but their use is on the decline as the population of kids spreads further out. Then, in honour of National Gardening Week… Audio
The Pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel with José Barbosa. Audio
Christchurch: The 'capital of cool'
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
