Life And Society
Feline sausage roll thief on the prowl in Kerikeri
A moggy with a taste for mince is on the prowl in Kerikeri. Keen hunter, Bella the cat burglar, has been bringing home a surprising midnight feast for her owners, sausage rolls in brown paper bags. In… Audio
The Pre-Panel 3 February 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
You're the Judge
Our weekly segment where we ask the audience to help with irks or pickles that listeners have sent in. Today it's a conundrum between siblings. One sister is accusing the other of using an ADHD… Audio
Time seems to speed up as we age - can it be slowed down?
Seeking out new memorable experiences - and making sure you don't forget them - can help.
Russell's upcycle shop benefitting from Covid de-clutter
Post-Covid decluttering is continuing to help small community organisations and businesses thrive. Nona Pelletier reports. Audio
How embracing the hard tasks can actually be good for you
Heard of 'friction-maxxing'? Director of the New Zealand Institute Wellness and Resilience Dr Denise Quinlan joins Emile Donovan to discuss whether this new trend has merit. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Louise Williamson (pseudonym) joins Wallace to recount the unnerving experience of… Audio
The Panel with Boopsie Maran and Ed McKnight, Part 2
In part two, the long-awaited Court Theatre in Christchurch has drawn in excited crowds since opening night - but more than a few have left grumbling about cramped seats and restricted views. Reviewer… Audio
The Panel with Boopsie Maran and Ed McKnight, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Boopsie Maran and Ed McKnight. First up, GPs and nurse practitioners can now diagnose and prescribe medication for ADHD. But not everyone… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 2 February 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Feature Interview: Mean Mums at the School Gates
For lots of students all over New Zealand, going back to school today is about settling into a new classroom and reconnecting with mates. For many Mums, going back to school includes figuring out the… Audio
Expert Feature: Everything you need to know about Wills
It feels like every year we have conversations about the importance of having a will, and yet the number of people without one remains stubbornly high. While it can be tempting to put it off, dying… Audio
Jesse Goes Clubbing!
This week Jesse hits the Machine Knitters Club - and chats to club delegate Jeena Monk. If you've got a club you'd like Jesse to join for the day, message us on 2101 or email us, afternoons@rnz.co.nz
…Stan Walker shares his latest single 'One Life'
Fresh off a busy summer of shows and festival appearances, Stan Walker is back with a new single. It's called 'One Life', and Stan worked with a pretty legendary hip-hop figure to bring it to life. It… Audio
Why are school uniforms so expensive? And do we need them?
With the start of term, families are grappling with familiar uniform dilemmas.
'Food is one of the most delightful things that we've created' - Ottolenghi
Eating well is one of life's great joys, so it's a mistake to only think of food as nutritional fuel, the globally-celebrated chef and author says.
How your brain can be trained like a muscle
When the brain is asked to stretch beyond routine, that slight mental discomfort is often the sign that the brain is being trained, a neurologist says.
What are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?
From saving pocket money and delayed gratification to more complex concepts like compound interest, children will soon pick up these financial smarts if introduced to them in the right way.
Review: Carefully observed truths and aural loveliness abound in new Fazed On A Pony album
Warm and wise, the alt-country of Fazed on a Pony's second album swan is a reassuring listen.
Should isolated communites be allowed to clean up after weather events?
Last week's severe weather has highlighted the differing ways some small communities approach the cleanup, with some saying locals need to be empowered to muck in themselves rather than waiting for… Audio
