Life And Society
Co-founders of Wāhine in Jazz Francesca Parussini and Na'amah Cheiban
The Tamaki Makaurau-based organisation have for three years been advocating for female jazz musicians in Aotearoa, celebrating with the release of a live recording by Wave Infinity Junction… Audio
Tony Lambert: The two extremes of facial recognition
For some people, identifying familiar faces can be a struggle. At the extreme end, this is known as face blindness while other people are 'super recognisers'. Audio
Graphic latex bodysuit inspired by ancient Japan wins top WOW Award
Judges said the "off-the-scale" intricacy and beauty of Tsukumogami won Americans Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould top honours.
The MPs that don't hate each other
Parliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact, MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it.
Banter, beers and backstabbing at the Beehive
Parliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it. Audio
This Weekend: Black Ferns watch party in Auckland
Sarah Drewsbury is organising a watch party at Blues HQ in Auckland for the Black Ferns' 6:00am semifinal against Canada. Audio
How your dirty license plate could help climate science
What if the insects that end up splattered on your car could actually help scientists study climate change? Dr Richard O'Rorke and Dr Aimee van der Reis join Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Weekend Stuff
Builder Sophie Jack joined Jesse to share her tips on how to start a DIY project this weekend. Audio
Food: Asparagus with Sizzling Haloumi & Preserved Lemon
Julie Biuso from sharedkitchen.co.nz talks Jesse through a delicious recipe you can make this weekend. Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Pinky discuss a worm charming championship, restaurants catering for people wanting to eat less thanks to drugs like Wegovy, and the Christchurch mum who broke the… Audio
What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)
Snuggling with a cat can help suppress the stress hormone cortisol.
What to watch: Love Is Blind UK
Thought about your spleen much lately? You will after watching this crop of desperate singles looking for love in all the wrong places.
Counterpunch: The club of boxers fighting off Parkinson's
On a bitter late winter's afternoon in Masterton, five hardy characters braved the frigid temperatures to spar in a community boxing gym.
Auckland's last remaining steam ferry
Producer Ross McNaughton visits Auckland's last remaining steam ferry, The Toroa. Audio
New Zealand's new generation of donor-conceived children
Four in five children born from donor assistance have been told about their origins. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cindy Farquhar from the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan. Audio
To greener pastures?
With 200 people leaving the country daily, mostly to Australia, Stuff.co.nz columnists Verity Johnson and Ben Kepes join Emile Donovan to discuss New Zealand's weak economic state, and whether young… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 18 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Solving the World's Problems
Lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir joined Jesse to discuss his solution to our energy problem. Audio
Relationships: Practical advice for commonplace pickles
We all know relationships are complicated, whether it's matters of the heart, workplace problems, or with friendships. And sometimes, it really helps to get an outside perspective. Clinical… Audio
