Life And Society
Anzac Day Sonic
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump digs into the archives, as well as the station’s record collection to bring you music and voices revolving around our national experience of war, and aspiration for peace.
…Sean Doyle from the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club
Kara Rickard and Mark Williams catch up with Sean Doyle at the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club on Anzac Day. Audio
What is gesture? Nights expert Dr Julia de Bres explains
Our resident science expert, Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University has been giving this some thought. Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They discuss moves to repeal legislation aimed at removing jargon from the public service, the social… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They talk about whether Winston Peters crossed a line in a fiery interview on RNZ Morning Report, online… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panelists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They talk about the devastation being caused by the exotic caulerpa seaweed in Northland, and the DIY… Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They discuss Winston Peters' defence of proposed gender legislation, the fight to earn a living wage by… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 23 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Tom Riste-Smith who talked about whether people are over encores at concerts.
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Feature interview: Seinfeld writer explains how to tell a joke
You may not know her name, but chances are Carol Leifer has made you laugh. Audio
Bookmarks with Tina Makereti
Today for bookmarks Jesse is joined by novelist, essayist, curator and short fiction writer Tina Makereti. Audio
Heading Off: tips for solo women travelers
There has been a 42% increase in solo travel over that last couple of years and of those solo travelers around 8 out of 10 are woman. Audio
How to stop throwing away $1500 every year
Wastebusters is a waste minimisation project. Audio
More Māori choosing to have tangihanga at home
The Funeral Directors Association says more Māori are choosing to have tangihanga at home instead of Marae. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio
Half of adults feel overrun with phone notifications - survey
A recent survey shows half of all adults feel overrun by the number of times their phones pings them with notifications. Research commissioned by New Zealand telco 2Degrees found that 38 percent of… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Jose Barbosa. They talk about how your reaction speed can be a key indicator of your general health, and more importantly your… Audio
Thrift
How much do we spend on cleaning products? And could we do it cheaper ourselves ? Katy Gosset gets a crash course in making her own home cleaners. Audio
Feature interview: the fight to exonerate witches
Witches are having a moment. Beyond the hit musical Wicked, there TikTok Hashtags and millions of posts celebrating witches as icons of empowerment, mystery, and resistance. It's far from the dark… Audio
Music feature: Claire Mabey analyses song lyrics
We haven't done this one since the end of 2023, but It's time to revive a bit of a classic music feature concept. I'm joined by Author and our sometimes book critic Claire Mabey. As well as critiquing… Audio
How to make your own cleaning products
Sonja Barrish says it is a quick, cheap, and an easy thrifty tip.
