Life And Society
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, Part 2
n part two, would you pay $360 a night for a beachfront camping site? That's the rate one camper in Papamoa was charged. Then, a Nordic Walking coach comes on to settle the record straight on the… Audio
Dairies and vape shops should not be selling nangs - Retail NZ
Corner dairies and convenience stores should not be selling nangs or nitrous oxide at all according to Retail NZ. It is illegal to sell the gas for huffing, but a Checkpoint investigation found corner… Audio
By what age should children be financially independent?
At what age should your children be financially independent? 40 percent of kiwi parents surveyed by YouGov believe they should be by 20 to 25 years old. 33 percent went even younger, saying offspring… Audio
Strikes on Iran disrupting global shipping and air travel
The US President has warned combat operations will continue in Iran until all of Washington's objective have been achieved. US and Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation have already cost dozens of… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 2 March 2026
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel. Audio
Feature: Why Patience is more than a virtue
Most of us say we want more patience and we want it now. But suffering a bit while waiting in line or for a text response from a friend is good for you says Dr Sarah Schnitker. She's a Professor of… Audio
Expert Feature: How can you become more confident?
Whether it's the confidence to walk into a work meeting and give a presentation, to share an opinion, give a public speech or feel comfortable in a social new situation, it seems some of us have… Audio
Jesse Goes Clubbing: This week he joins the Rock Hounds
It's Monday afternoon and time for me get suited and booted and hit the clubs. Jesse has been a day visitor to lots of clubs already, boosting his interest in lawnmowing, cactus, model trains, machine… Audio
Here Now
Mayu Tanigaito, of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, joins Kadambari Raghukumar on this episode of the podcast Here Now, to talk about her journey from Japan to Wellington as a dancer. Audio
How 'Pele' went from a home to a mainstream store!
When our next guest Noeleen Tuala had her first grandchild, she found it really hard to find any baby clothing or products that reflected her Pasifika culture and heritage. So she took action and Pele… Audio
What is duty sex and how do you stop having it?
How is 'duty sex' different from 'maintenance sex'?
Stop saving your 'good clothes' for special occasions
Stylist Sarah Stuart joins Jim to discuss how we can make the most out of our clothes, rather than squirrelling them away for the 'right occasion'. Audio
What’s the link between talcum powder and cancer?
If you used talc as a child, or still use it now, here's what the science says about the link with cancer. It might not be what you think.
'By the end of the year, they're making their own clothes'
A learning by doing project is teaching South Aucklanders how to sew for themselves and their family.
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel: Ignore the wellness rules and live longer
From "fibermaxxing" to cortisol hacking, are you sick and tired of the over-prescribed wellness industry? Author of Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life, Dr. Ezekiel… Audio
Why do we get butterflies in the stomach?
We're all familiar with the fluttery, nervous feeling you might have before a job interview, giving a speech or at the start of a romance.
The longevity obsession
Bio-hackers are looking for the answers to stretching out their lives as long as possible, but research says there's a biological end point for our bodies.
The longevity obsession
Bio-hackers are looking for the answers to stretching out their lives as long as possible, but research says ther's a biological end point for our bodies. Audio
SPCA to teach children about dangerous dog behaviour
The SPCA is rolling out a new programme to teach children to recognise the signs of certain dog behaviour in the hope it prevents bites and attacks on young people. It comes after a fortnight of… Audio
Would you slap an 'S' sticker on Nan's car?
Boyd Steel hates to think anyone would give older drivers a hard time on the road for driving a bit more carefully or slowly.
