Life And Society
Nobel Peace Prize nominee uses tourism as a vessel for peace
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination
Tourism's role in peace and prosperity
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination Audio
This Weekend: Dunedin celebrates Dalai Lama's 90th
Dhargyey Buddhist Centre Trust chairperson Peter Small joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Iconic Cardrona Hotel up for sale
After more than a decade at the helm, the current owners have decided it's time to hang up their bar mats and put the place on the market. Co-owner Cade Thornton joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson Part 2
This half hour the panel talk to Suzanne Hills, a West Coast resident campaigning against the expansion of the Bathhurst coal mine and they hear from Robyn Cox, professor of literacy and education at… Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson. With candidate nominations open today for local body elections, the Panel hears from former Whanganui Mayor… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. [picture id="4KNMCI5_Wallace_Chapman_portrait_square_png" crop="16x10"… Audio
Weekend Stuff: Gardening with Emma Sage
Emma Sage is determined to make gardening accessible for everyone, no matter how big, or small, your garden or how little hands-in-the-dirt experience you have. She's the Editor of Sage Journal, a… Audio
Hearty and Wholesome food: Peking Braised Lamb
Connie Clarkson is the manager of the Kitchen Project, Auckland Council's emerging food business incubator programme. The idea of the project is to provide mentoring and advice in all aspects of… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Freaky Friday: An unexpected visitor in Karori
Time for Freaky Friday. Our weekly showcase of your spooky stories. It could be unexplained apparitions, a freaky coincidence, or just something weird you can't explain. We've also mysterious… Audio
The growing trend of fantasy dates
There's a surprising trend gaining popularity in China, young women are hiring female cosplayers to play dream men. Cosplay is short for costume play - where people dress up in costumes and take on… Audio
Meth reduction programme launched in Porirua
A programme to try to get people off meth and away from crime has been launched in Porirua as part of a multi-million dollar government drive. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
A rise in rough sleepers near Auckland City Mission
Makeshift shelters of cardboard and blankets, some propped up with road cones, are dotted along the street near Auckland City Mission, which is struggling to support an increase in rough sleepers. Amy… Audio
E4 Being There
We hear from the guru herself, Aiping Wang in a rare interview recorded for a 20/20 television documentary, The Grandmaster. The guru explains "Qi", what she calls "Universe Energy" and how it can… Audio
Philosophy Now: Should we want to live forever?
University of Waikato senior lecturer in philosophy Dan Weijers joins Emile Donovan to ponder immortality. Audio
The Panel Part 3
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman. First up is a look ahead to Nights with host Emile Donovan. Then after hearing some feedback, Wallace is joined by Webb's Auction House head of… Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay and Zoe George Part 2
This half hour the panel speak to an exasperated amputee about the state of the ACC-funded artificial limb service, and they head to the small Australian town of Morwell where the infamous mushroom… Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay and Zoe George Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andrew Clay and Zoe George. First they speak to the owner of a new tiny house in Motueka Valley which was decimated in last week's floods… Audio
Finance Minister on tackling the cost of living crisis
The Prime Minister has promised to take action in the coming months to tackle the cost of living crisis. Christopher Luxon has acknowledged it is still tough out there for too many kiwis and the… Audio
