Life And Society
Lifting the tapu: Māori women who carve
It's commonly assumed that Māori women don't carve, but one group of wāhine are creating an environment to support others who want to learn the craft.
The people over 50 who are hitting the books
Whether it's for the first time or a return to tertiary, people who are near or beyond retirement age still have the fighting spirit to head to university.
Why women get bored with sex long before their male partners
Women who have lost interest in having sex with their partner may assume they don't like sex anymore.
The Mixtape: Lauren Tapper
Our guest on the mixtape today is the co-founder of kiwi fashion label Harris Tapper, which she started alongside her creative partner, Sarah Harris Gould in 2017. It's been praised for its… Audio
Teenagers no longer answer the phone: Is it a lack of manners or a new trend?
Despite teenagers seemingly having their phones glued to their hands - they won't answer them when they ring.
Jess Sayer gives life to the author behind Frankenstein
The Queen of Goth - Frankenstein author Mary Shelley - is the inspiration behind a new play written by Jess Sayer. Audio
RNZAF marks 80 years
Today marks eighty years since VJ Day - Victory over Japan Day - when Japan surrendered and World War Two ended. As well as the end of World War Two the, the date also marks the formation of the Royal… Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Ed McKnight Part 2
In part two, tertiary students in Auckland are calling for a 50 percent discount for public transport and the panel talks to Rutendo Shadaya, who at 16 years of age has gotten into TIME magazine for… Audio
Weekend Stuff: How to declutter!
Now brace yourselves, spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means a perfect time to clean and declutter. Here to share her top decluttering tips is Rachael Quin from… Audio
Forget quiet quitting, now we're 'quiet cracking'
While quiet quitting had people turning up to do only the bare minimum, quiet cracking is where workers do their jobs with a hidden struggle.
Post-fight face: When you have to show up to work on Monday
Win or lose, amateur will likely wear their experience on their faces and still have go to work.
The razzmatazz of professional darts
It's gone from a boozy pub game to a mega millions sport - darts' world tour is on in Auckland this weekend.
What to Listen to Next: The Lodge
Host of Nellie's Baby, Kirsty Johnston, introduces you to your next binge listen - RNZ podcast The Lodge. What began as a promising sanctuary for healing in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful… Audio
The razzmatazz of a bullseye sport
It's gone from a boozy pub game to a mega millions sport - darts' world tour is on in Auckland this weekend. Audio
Idioms: The whole nine yards
From elephants in the room to blue moons, Nights' resident sociolinguist, Dr Julia de Bres from Massey University, is going the extra mile and talking about idioms. Audio
Young people speak on the impact of having concussions
An expert in traumatic brain injuries is calling for consistent protocols when dealing with concussions in schoolyard sport to prevent debilitating long-term impacts. While there's greater awareness… Audio
Solider accused of spying to face court martial
A soldier with links to far right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution that's for now shrouded in secrecy. The Linton-based… Audio
Why do we love free stuff?
University of Canterbury Professor of Marketing Ekant Veer joins Mark Leishman to explain why free things tickle our brain. Audio
Can you recognise faces?
Forgetting a name is embarrassing. Forgetting a face takes that awkwardness to the next level. Renowned author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell forgets faces all the time. He has face blindness, which… Audio
Making sure New Zealanders are having good sex
The Good Sex Project is a podcast about good sex, good relationships and how to have them. This season they're looking to cover a range of topics including age gaps, rise of singledom, male loneliness… Audio
