Life And Society
Freaky Friday- Halloween Special!
Time for Freaky Friday! Because today is the Halloween - the spookiest of all days - we've put together a special treat for you; we've got not one, not two, but three ghost stories coming up across… Audio
Prince Andrew loses his title: Is the monarchy in trouble?
The royal family has stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles and ordered him to leave his 30-room residence, after intensifying pressure over his association with disgraced financier and convicted… Audio
Dragon hits Island Bay streets for Halloween treats
A dragon will be charging along the streets of Wellington suburb Island Bay tonight in search of Halloween treats. Although this particular dragon has a particular taste for carrots and apples… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 October 2025
On today's episode, Oyster farmers are outraged after what is believed to be the biggest Wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River, this year; Fonterra shareholders have voted in support of the sale… Audio
Treasure trove of movie history goes under the hammer
A treasure trove of movie history has gone under the hammer in Lower Hutt, with items from a private Wellington cinema being sold off. Time Cinema was owned by John Bell who died earlier this year and… Audio
Does 'brain food' really work? Can you cram?
Expert weigh in on what really helps as study leave kicks.
Christchurch woman goes all out for Halloween celebrations
Tonight kids across the country will be walking the streets in their best spooky costumes hoping to score some sugary treats. Halloween hasn't typically been celebrated in New Zealand, but over the… Audio
What is it like for kids to act in scary movies?
Some directors played off the genuine fear in their child actors while others protected their young talent.
'Untold Stories' The project tracing WWII's displaced persons
A couple of weeks ago Jesse spoke to a woman named Mychelle for our Freaky Friday segment. She shared a story about her Dad, who migrated to New Zealand from Bulgaria post-World War II and wound up in… Audio
Mysterious free retro taxis take to the streets in Auckland
From today, three retro taxi cabs will be cruising around Newmarket, Ponsonby and Takapuna waiting for people game enough for a trip to a mystery destination. Heart of the City chief executive Viv… Audio
Not just fat: The truth about 'man boobs'
Most chest enlargement in men, often jokingly called 'man boobs', is harmless. Still, certain warning signs should never be ignored.
Is Halloween too scary for kids?
The gothic and macabre have always held a special fascination for children.
The pros and cons of a social media ban for young people
We are joined by two experts who come down on different sides of the issue, clinical psychologist Dr Danielle Einstein and media lecturer Dr Alex Beattie. Audio
Bookmarks with Dr Jeremy Tatere MacLeod
Time for bookmarks and today we're joined by Dr Jeremy Tatere MacLeod. He's the deputy chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori (the Maori Language Commission) and founder of indigenous language… Audio
How letting your mind wander can reset your brain
What our brains really need is some much needed time off from concentrating.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
TradeMe's Emma Bacon has a classic Warriors raising funds for the Abilities Group. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do you write a sermon?
Reuben Munn has been a pastor for twenty years and joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Sam the Trap Man on returning Aotearoa to its roots
New Zealand has had its fair share of iconic outdoorsmen - some real, some created, some a bit of both - but all genuine characters. Audio
Costly fender benders going unrepaired
Panel beaters say more people are opting to drive with damage from fender benders, because insurance claims are so expensive. Audio
What happens in your brain when you change your mind?
The science of metacognition may eventually help people train their minds to make better choices.
