Life And Society
How to build your child’s confidence as they start school
Practise using bags and lunchboxes and get in the groove of the new morning routine.
The Beckhams, Kanye West and Blake Lively.
A lot has been happening in the world of pop culture over the last few weeks, and for my next guests, the notifications on their group chats have been going off! Jesse is joined by film critic Kate… Audio
The benefits of being a hands-on grandparent
A study out of Netherlands has shown that being a hands on grandparent is good for your brain. Researchers found that grandparents who had some childcare responsibilities scored higher on cognitive… Audio
Frank on a mission to find world's best flat white
A British man who goes by the name Flat White Frank is on a mission to find the best flat white in the world - and he is currently in New Zealand sampling the best brews we have to offer. Frank spoke… Audio
Wellington’s much loved Lola the Cat dies
A much-loved and famous three-legged cat from Wellington's Aro Valley has died, and tributes have been rolling in from far and wide. Krystal Gibbens reports on the death of Lola the Cat. Audio
Doing stretches in your warm-up? Don’t
Over the decades, we've had numerous interesting warm-up theories that no longer stand up to the research on injury prevention and sport performance.
Why do we have 'meet the teacher' days and how do you get the most out of them?
A 15-minute window to meet your child's teacher may seem brief, but get it right and you'll get the school year off to a good start. Here's how to make the most of it.
What is hyrox and why is everyone talking about it?
Gary Moodie, owner of Flex Fitness gyms in Kaiapoi and Rangiora is about to compete in his very first Hyrox race. Audio
Over your job? Find out why it's never too late to change careers
Most of us have been back at work for a couple of weeks now and some of you might be realising your job is no longer sparking joy. In fact, according to our next guest, three quarters of us would… Audio
Derelict quarry transformed into a thriving arboretum
It's taken 30 years of hard graft, but the inspired couple "could see that we could make it into something extraordinary".
What is Hyrox and why is everyone talking about it?
The mass sports event is hitting Auckland for the second year - and it seems to be all the fitness folks can talk about.
Legs out, rain or shine: Just the Kiwi way?
New Zealanders are famous for many things, but apparently nothing makes us stand our more than wearing shorts in the freezing rain or snow while out in the wilderness. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 27 January 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Feature Interview: Wellness? Just eat the ice cream!
For a healthy 2026, ignore most of what you hear from the multi-billion-dollar wellness industry and just eat the ice cream. Audio
Things to do in the never-ending school holidays!
It's Tuesday the 27th of January and for many of you, the school holidays are still going. Some of you might in fact be wondering if they will ever actually end. Lots of you are back in the office and… Audio
Is weight loss medication like Ozempic worth trying?
Did you set a New Year's Resolution? And more importantly, have you stuck to it? Global data and research shows that weight loss and health related goals are consistently people's number one New… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 January 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Feature Interview: What could 2026 hold?
"This is Donald Trump's world and we're all just living in it", so begins the annual issue of The Economist magazine's "The World Ahead in 2026" edition. Every year, we kick off the new year talking… Audio
Jesse Goes Clubbing: Ham Radio Club
After two on a Monday means it's time to hit the clubs! Jesse has chatted to the Hawkes Bay Racing Lawnmower Club ... the Christchurch Quilters... Manawatu Cactus and Succulent Society among others… Audio
The heartwarming story of a hiker and a kitten
Mustering the energy to walk the Te Araroa trail is one thing, carrying an extra load while you do it, is another feat entirely. But that's exactly what one British hiker has done. Katie Evans has… Audio
