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Long-time victim advocate now NZ's chief victims adviser
Ruth Money has been appointed as New Zealand's new Chief Victims Adviser. She speaks to Mark Leishman. Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 11 February 2025
11 Feb 2025Today on The Pre-Panel producer Jose Barbosa joins Wallace Chapman & Emile Donovan to preview tonight's show. Plus they discuss whether you should share your… Audio
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The disinformation rollercoaster
11 Feb 2025The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust.
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Mr Bear New Zealand 2025 crowned
10 Feb 2025A new kiwi champion has been crowned. We're talking about Mr Bear New Zealand 2025! Audio
Long-time victim advocate now NZ's chief victims adviser
Ruth Money has been appointed as New Zealand's new Chief Victims Adviser. She speaks to Mark Leishman. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do humans cry?
Tonight we're exploring crying and why we shed tears. Mark Leishman speaks to Dr Robert Munn from the University of Otago's Department of Anatomy. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 11 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Jose Barbosa joins Wallace Chapman & Emile Donovan to preview tonight's show. Plus they discuss whether you should share your GPS location with your partner. Audio
Haast man reels in 72kg marlin
A Haast man got the surprise of his life on Sunday when he caught a giant marlin, while fishing near Jackson Bay. Ryan Mawdsley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How long should pensioners be able to stay outside of NZ?
Whether retirees should be able to leave the country for long period of time while receiving the pension has become a hot topic this week. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Falling masonary closes part of Auckland's Queen St
A large part of the footpath on lower Queen Street remains blocked off on Tuesday morning, after falling masonry injured two pedestrians on Monday. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The disinformation rollercoaster
The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust.
A step up in fake news
The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust Audio
Mr Bear New Zealand 2025 crowned
A new kiwi champion has been crowned. We're talking about Mr Bear New Zealand 2025! Audio
Nights Science: Debunking myths around early human hunters
Most of us were taught there was a clear division of labour when it came to early hunter gatherers. Men did the hunting and women did the gathering. But new research suggest the roles were shared much… Audio
Redefining a "rich" life
Money is not the key to living a good life. That's a lie we've been sold, says Sahil Bloom. By that standard, the entrepreneur and finance executive should have been happy, instead he was miserable… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Conversations you don't want to have with your parents - but should
No one wants to think about losing their parents, but putting crucial conversations off does not stop the inevitable. Audio
What Civilization VII holds in store for players
The latest edition of the popular empire-building game that's captured the attention of the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will be released soon. Video, Audio
How a pseudoscience from the 1970s has been co-opted by life coach millionaires
Sarah Isbister was living in New Zealand with her husband and young family when she realised she'd been caught in what she now likens to a "commercial cult". Video
Aussie couple reimagine iconic Olympic anthem
Australian world music star Mitch Tambo and his wife Voice of Lele have released a duet and their take on the classic hit My Island Home. Video, Audio
'My way of cleaning up one little corner of the internet'
Psychologist and TikTok sensation, Britain's Dr Julie Smith breaks down complex ideas about how our mind works into simple and creative snack-size viral videos. Audio
Still searching on your phone for a special someone? Dial up your social life instead
Brynley Stent once assumed dating apps were the go-to destination for meeting someone she was romantically compatible with. Video, Audio
Living off the land: What it's like to exist without money
Australia's Jo Nemeth told Saturday Morning about the "gift economy", inspiring others, and the challenges of living without money. Audio
First authorised Led Zeppelin doco hits NZ screens
Led Zeppelin is one of the biggest rock bands of all time but for decades its three surviving members have been notoriously media-shy… until now. In Becoming Led Zeppelin - the first ever… Audio
