Life And Society
From mountain to sea on two wheels
Lynley Twyman joins us to talk about Te Hangaruru, the latest section of the mountains to sea trail to be completed. Audio
Getting the spread on all things butter
Why is butter so expensive? Can people power really make a difference? What happens if Fonterra leaves the NZ market? We put all our butter questions to Emma Higgins, Senior Agricultural Analyst at… Audio
Hardy souls brave freezing temps for cold water dip
While many of you will be listening this morning from the comfort of your bed with a cuppa in hand, or in the car with the heat on high, hardy souls across the country are wading into icy open water… Audio
Are we seeing the demise of the Late Show format?
This week our office chat has been dominated by two stories, the demise of late night shows after the axeing of Stephen Colbert's show 'The Late Show' and whether the reaction to that Coldplay kiss… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, polytechnics are cutting more than 500 courses and nearly a thousand jobs so they can stand alone financially once mega-institute Te Pukenga closes; A year into a four-year… Audio
Some washing detergents no better than water
Consumer NZ is airing some dirty laundry on Thursday with a claim that three detergents are no better than water. Consumer NZ's head of testing James le Page spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
A space where children with disabilities can be themselves
New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people of all ages
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people; A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found… Audio
Heading Off: Keeping it local - Mangere
Louisa Tipene Opetaia & Ama Mosese were recommended to me by our news reader Marama T-Pole. They run a tour company focused on showing off South Auckland's Mangere, or as they put it "an… Audio
Paying tribute to "Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne
Paul Martin, from the alternative metal band Devilskin, joins Jesse to talk about Ozzy Osbourne's influence and what the Black Sabbath rocker was like when he met him. Audio
Auckland high school students help refugees
More than a hundred personalised care packages have been given out to refugees thanks to three Auckland high school students. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
RSA re-launches with focus on younger veterans
The Royal New Zealand RSA re-launched itself at Parliament on Tuesday night, focusing on connecting better with younger veterans, while continuing to honour those who served in earlier wars. RSA board… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
If you want a car as old and as sexy as Brad Pitt, head to TradeMe and search Porsche 356 - Emma Bacon has more Audio
34 Jonathan Milne | Hiding from Nazis
Sixty years after the Battle of Crete, a Kiwi WWII veteran travelled back to Greece to find the family of the men who sheltered him from Nazi soldiers. Journalist Jonathan Milne chronicled their… Audio
The best way to run your heat pump
Running 24/7 or one short blast? Dr Gareth Gretton, a Lead Advisor at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority joins Emile to settle the (relatively) age-old question. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Calling all grammar fans! We've got the interview for you
Grammarian Ellen Jovin discovered that when she set up a table outside a subway station in New York with a sign encouraging people to ask their grammar questions, it was a huge hit. She and her… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe; A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no… Audio
Grand buddies: Friendships between school kids and the elderly
Twice a week for the past seven years, pupils from Sydney's Glenwood Public School go to visit Whiddon Easton Park Nursing Home. The results, are delightful. Jesse speaks to Glenwood Public School… Audio
1 in 1000 Kiwi kids are affected by Juvenile Arthritis
What is juvenile arthritis and what is being done to help those kids who are affected by it? Jesse talks to 12 year Andi and her mum Nicki about the illness. Audio
