Life And Society
Midday Essentials for Thursday 2nd October 2025
In today's episode, the Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel; The… Audio
The $290 million NZ building tasked with protecting taonga.
Wellington's new archive facility is pipped to out-perform the Smithsonian in protecting our taonga, at least that's what the experts say. The 290-million-dollar facility will be known as 'Te Rua… Audio
"Staunch beyond words" Nicola Toki shares stories of Dr Jane Goodall
"Warm, kind, inspirational and staunch beyond words" that's how our first guest has described Dr Jane Goodall, who has died aged 91. Jane Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist… Audio
Long time fans become new owners of much-loved ice cream business
Gareth and Sarah Eddy became the proud new owners when the business went up for sale in June. Audio
The man who's never owned a cellphone
Even the Kiwi professor's mates are baffled, asking 'when are you going to move into the 21st century?'.
Kidman and Urban to divorce
An American born movie star and a musician from Whangarei announce their divorce - Emma Cropper has reaction from Australia. Audio
Jane Wrightson on her time as the Retirement Commissioner
Even Retirement Commissioners get to retire. Jane Wrightson speaks to Emile Donovan about the challenges still to come as New Zealand's population ages. Audio
The Pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1st October 2025
In today's episode, the Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted"; Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has… Audio
Are acts of kindness universal? The Kiwi setting off to find out.
At the start of this year Hamilton's Herman Jagpal set himself an ambitious goal - to share 365 days of kindness. Each day he asks someone at random to help him with a fun task, that could be handing… Audio
Nigel Latta dies aged 58
Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has died. Friend Brigette Tapsell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Why would someone pivot to teaching?
Low pay, long hours, bad press - it's not hard to see why in New Zealand, teaching is not as attractive to school-leavers as it once was. But more people are making the pivot later in life.
You're the Judge!
We've got a new segment called 'You're the Judge' where we present an issue that's been sent in by one of our listeners, and you, our audience, decide what the right course of action is. So far you… Audio
Hokitika hunter recruits goat as hunting sidekick
A Hokitika hunter is training a goat to join her on hunts. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Kiwis over 50 embrace AI
New Zealanders over 50 years of age appear to be embracing AI - Ke-Xin Li has the story Audio
Is divorce over 50 harder on men?
The emotional fallout for men often includes damaged relationships with adult children, says an American academic.
Can you rescue your abandoned barbecue from winter?
Has your barbecue been languishing unused all winter? Here's how to restore it to its former glory.
Jocelyn Crowley: The reality of a ‘grey divorce’
Divorces among New Zealanders over 50 sits just shy of 40% at last count, up 7% in the last decade. This echoes the upwards trending rates around the globe. Audio
