Isolation

There's a reading revolution happening in Aotearoa; a community initiative where people are coming together (albeit by Zoom right now) to read literature aloud and chat about whatever a story or poem… Audio

Kiwi software and product leader, Ryan Duguid, shares his thoughts on the new MIQ lobby system. Audio

Kiwi country singer Aly Cook has strong ties to the Aussie music scene, so it's perhaps no surprise that she's working as part of a New Zealand and Australian music collective. The Eyes Open's new… Audio

Titirangi native Colin Macrae used to make his living as a chief engineer on super yachts. You might have seen him before if you've seen the Below Deck Sailing Yacht television series. However, Colin… Audio, Gallery

Australia's Covid-19 crisis goes on - this afternoon Canberra was plunged into a week-long lockdown after the discovery of a new local infection.

New South Wales also continues to see high numbers… Audio

It was the spirit of adventure that took teacher, Tony Washington and his family to Pitcairn Island. One of the most isolated communities in the world, Pitcairn is just over five-and-a-half thousand… Audio

Representing New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 was Dr Dave Gerrard's first major overseas outing, so it has been something of an emotional return to the city .Gerrard is with us on the eve of… Audio

Rebecca Kennedy splits her time between Hong Kong and Macau, but over the past 12 months she's been more or less stuck in the latter location due to the restrictions imposed because of Covid-19. She's… Audio

A recent study out of Australia showed that about a third of people there would rather spend time with their pets than people, with women more likely to prefer their furry friends to humans. And it's… Audio

People living in isolated areas lacking health services want their voices heard, following the health reforms announcement.

Health Minister Andrew Little says a new entity - Health NZ - will strive… Audio

Research from the University of California has found that people who adopt unique rituals to make everyday tasks more meaningful can help ease loneliness. Professor Thomas Kramer discusses the… Audio

Last night the Prime Minister announced Auckland will be returning to Alert Level 3 lockdown for at least the next week. Auckland Business Chamber CEO Michael Barnett looks at the likely economic… Audio

There has been a seeming multiplicity of shark sightings and encounters around the coastline this summer. However, scientist Riley Elliott says with we cannot blame sharks for us encountering them… Audio

Dr Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University and an international authority on coronaviruses. Prof. McLean is back on Sunday Morning today to discuss… Audio

Luxembourg wasn't the end point environmental scientist Tom Elliott had in mind when he launched a plan to sail and cycle from NZ to Europe in 2015, but he has enjoyed an immensely productive time… Audio

As the Covid year got longer, we heard about Long Covid, and the people who get through the illness phase okay, but for whom health issues still linger. Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan was one of those… Audio

Shona Riddell enjoys cold, windy weather and stories about remote locations. She's also had a long-held fascination for lighthouses. So it's perhaps no surprise her new book, Guiding Lights tells the… Audio

New Zealand's strong ties and trusts have been highlighted during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the enormous task of combating the negative social and economic consequences will test Kiwis' mettle, says… Audio

Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so it's fitting that we catch up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week. JK joins the show to share some of… Audio