Leisure
The Māori New Year
One of people who had a hand in deciding when we mark Matariki is Māori astronomer Victoria Campbell and she's had a busy year from partnering with Minecraft to creating unique stamps with NZ Post. Audio
Live from the Dominion Road Boy
Corey Fuimaono drops in live from the Boy statue on Dominion Road, and details how they're spending their Matariki evening. Audio
Ski season opens with Whakapapa, Tūroa under new management
Thousands of skiers, snowboarders and sightseers will head up Mount Ruapehu this long weekend.
The Panel Expanded
An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. Wallace places a call to Alan Beck, member of the Taranaki… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. [picture id="4KNIHIS_the_panel_banner_hero_July_2024_jpg" crop="16x10"… Audio
Auckland board game café helping ease loneliness
Board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation. Cakes n Ladders owner James McFadgen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
TV Critic Dom Corry
TV reviewer Dom Corry joins Jesse to look at some recommendations. Audio
A new era in flight takes off in Hamilton
Hamilton once again has an international airport, with new flights to and from Australia beginning on Monday. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Skiers hit Mt Hutt slopes for first time this winter
It was supposed to open on Friday, but morning rainfall caused the snowpack to become unstable.
Dame Julie Christie
Has reality TV crashed and burned in New Zealand? Reality Queen, Dame Julie Christie, on our troubled TV industry and the pros and cons of offering tax breaks for films made downunder. Video, Audio
Book Critic: Pip Adam
Pip reviews Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other by Danielle Dutton (Coffee House Press), American Precariat: Parable of Exclusion by Zeke Caligiuri (Coffee House Press) and Sound Museum by Poupeh Massaghi… Audio
South Island ski fields set to open
The wintry blast which swept up the country at the weekend has put a big smile on the faces of ski field operators. Coronet Peak ski area manager Nigel Kerr spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Accident waiting to happen': Battle over new cycleway
A safety audit has been ordered for a controversial cycleway that has divided opinions.
'Stop being dicks': Cycleway tacks cause havoc among Wellington cyclists
Council has asked for public assistance tracking down the culprits.
Top scrabble players need killer instinct, good strategy, champ says
Hamiltonians are preparing for the 45th National Scrabble Championship hosted in the city this weekend. Audio
Expert Feature: Scrabble
Scrabble expert Chris Tallman joined Jesse to share his wisdom on how to conquer the game of Scrabble. Audio
Television Critic
Our TV critic for this week, Claire Chitham, reviews Dying For Sex, Caréme, and Étoile. Audio
Why doing an 'autumn clean' could keep you and your home healthier this winter
Many household cleaners released "volatile organic compounds" which could cause headaches and eye, nose or throat irritation.
Begonia House saved: 'It's not just a Wellington thing'
The popular 1960s greenhouse for exotic plants will now be upgraded - rather than demolished - following Thursday's council meeting.
