Life And Society
The Panel with Zoe George and Conor English, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Conor English. First up, the government has slashed plans for new homes in Auckland by half a million after strong public… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 February 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 February 2026
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel. Audio
Relationships: What happens when you both retire together?
Every second Thursday we talk about relationships with Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Whether matters of the heart, workplace dramas or friendship pickles… Audio
Local Legends: The family business looking out for the elderly
Today we're chatting with the team behind Jamie's Angels, a home-delivered meal service providing hundreds of fresh meals every week to elderly residents in Whanganui The husband and wife team took… Audio
The growing popularity of admin parties
It's the brainchild of American writer Chris Colin, who joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan shares his hot take on a new piece of research… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and David Farrar, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and David Farrar. First up, a flood-stricken vegetable grower in Pirongia has his community behind him, who've set up a… Audio
Feature Interview: What is your time personality? Find out!
Everyone knows someone who always manages to show up late for everything. Some people live by the clock, believing that on time is late. Some people live in the moment and refuse to be bound by a… Audio
Would you leave your shopping to AI?
How we shop could be about to change dramatically, thanks to an AI innovation. Agentic AI can give recommendations and complete commercial transactions on your behalf - without you ever having to… Audio
Why your 40s really feel harder than your 20s
The 40s feel so punishing because biological efficiency is beginning to shift at exactly the moment when demand is highest - but there is good news later in life.
The wine maker's bad luck
Too many grapes, international headwinds and a dramatic drop in drinkers is proving problematic for our wine producers
Op Shop Rummage: Dunedin's Habitat for Humanity
Donated film scripts and famous autographs found amongst the donations to Dunedin's Habitat for Humanity Opshop, Sarah MacAndrew chats with Nathan. Audio
The wine industry headache
Too many grapes, international headwinds and a dramatic drop in drinkers is proving problematic for our wine producers Audio
You're the Judge
Tuesdays means our regular weekly segment 'You're the Judge' where we read out an irk and get your feedback on it. Today's question is about proposals - and whether our correspondent Scott should… Audio
Can I put that down the kitchen sink?
Old sauces? Medicine? What about rinsing brushes after painting?
Why car indicators seem out of synch?
AA Principal Policy Adviser Terry Collins joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Jesse Goes Clubbing
Monday means Jesse hits the clubs. If you've got a club you'd like him to visit, please text us 2101 or email us afternoons@rnz.co.nz. Today Jesse is chatting to Gordon Tripp from the Pigeon Racing… Audio
Taking on Olympians: "How to Dad" star gets sporty
Jordan Watson of How to Dad fame is about to find out. A new six part web series called 'Out of My League' sees Jordan pitted against former Olympians. A link to the series is here. Audio
