Dr Grant discusses Dunedin's unique place in our nation's history.

This week Ali Jones advocates for setting up rest homes for people between the ages of 50 to 60.

It was the summer of 1992 and the ICC Cricket World Cup. Among the stand-out players was Chris Harris.

Our reviewer recommends a podcast about collecting LPs and another called The History of Rock Music in 500 Songs.

Move over Marie Condo - and minimalist living.

A team of scientists is about to head out into the South Pacific Ocean to try and solve one of nature's most perplexing mysteries.

The former co-leader of the Maori party is calling on Māori and Pacific men to get screened for prostate cancer.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Hind Kabawat, Deputy Head of the Syrian Negotiation Commission Office in Geneva. Hind shares her insights from growing up in Damascus to becoming a key figure in the Geneva peace talks. Hind delves into the profound challenges faced during the Syrian conflict, from the brutal dictatorship to the devastatin…

Almost 40 years on from the first reports of the Antarctic ozone hole, and 35 years since the Montreal Protocol to ban CFCs came into effect, what’s going on with the ozone hole? How does it form? How do we measure it? And having solved the CFC problem, why are we still monitoring ozone so closely? Claire Concannon heads to NIWA's Lauder Atmospheri…

What your life is worth is constantly being calculated.

This delicious and easy recipe is a great dinner hack.

New tracks from Hinds and Nilufer Yanya as curated by Tony Stamp.

This family is visiting 25 countries over 12 months; all with kids in tow!

Imagine being asked to document the most private and painful of moments

Have you ever heard of the prophet and outlaw Hakaraia Mihaka?

Canoe polo is one of the world's roughest sports.

Taking out the supreme Silver Scroll for 2024was Anna Coddington for 'Katuarehe'.

Adulting is hard.

Catherine Ross gives her mystery novel recommendations for the 10 to 15 plus crowd.

Tim Batt joins Jesse to talk him through an impending 3G mobile network shutdown in Australia.

"The Heist - The Birkenhead Foodtown Robbery" is the story of what happened when armed robbers held up an Amour Guard truck outside Foodtown in Auckland's Birkenhead.

Bean-to Bar chocolate maker Foundry Chocolate has won a Best in Show Award at the North West Chocolate Festival.

Taieri Mouth's local plumber Alvin Swete has been kept busy after the heavy rain and flooding of last week.

Stockholm has the Nobel Prize, given out to scientists and global leaders who make major contributions to humankind. Boston has the Ig Nobel Prize, as in ignoble, honoring research that makes people laugh, and then makes them think. Among the winners this year is Aussie Dr Saul Newman. His research found that the secret to longevity in the so calle…

Patricia Tallman has been a stunt woman in movies like Austin Powers, Jurassic Park, and many more.

This week Jesse kicks off a new feature where he randomly live calls an information center.

Dominic Corry reviews the new Apple TV+ series Disclaimer and the Netflix documentary mini-series Mr. McMahon.

There is a certain fascination with true crime stories. And award-winning broadcaster John Campbell is no exception.

A retired New Zealand printing press has been saved from the scrap heap and will head off to the Netherlands.

Schoolteacher, Michael Whitesmith was only 40 when his wife realised he was having a stroke.

Tawaki piki toka (eastern rockhopper penguins, Eudyptes filholi) are total rock stars.

Building expert and solid bloke Stan Scott is back and keen to answer any and all building or DIY questions you have.

This is a no fuss, easy to follow recipe.

Sam Hollis brings his reckons about Joker: Folie à Deux and Wolfs.

It's time for a shock of the supernatural.

For the first time in over a decade, the long-distance waka ama championships have returned to their birth place.

Paua along the Kaikoura coastline are finally flourishing again following the 2016 earthquake.

Local documentary film-maker Kiran Patel has developed a card game designed to dig beyond small talk.

In part two of our conversation with Robert Ford, former U.S. Ambassador to Syria, we delve into the turbulent years of 2011-2014, a period marked by the breakdown of dialogue, escalating conflict, and the Geneva Peace Talks. Key Topics Covered: The Role of Embassies: Ford emphasizes the importance of neutrality in diplomatic missions, highlighting…

This episode of Lawyering Peace features part one of a conversation with Ambassador Robert Ford, who led the political office in the U.S. Embassy in Iraq from 2004 - 2006, during a pivotal time in the country’s history. Charged with helping Iraq rebuild its government, Ford offers a candid reflection on the challenges and lessons learned from the 2…

High-risk Kiwisaver funds: what are they and why it's worth considering them.

While most athletes burden themselves with mastering one discipline, triathletes are another breed entirely.

The Humpridge Track in Western Southland has earned the status of a Great Walk.

When Tasman District Council announced a free firewood giveaway last year - chaos ensued.

This month marks the end of an era for some of the Royal New Zealand Airforce's trusty old work horses.

We love our four-legged friends. But are we looking after all their needs?

You're never going to sort your life out says best-selling author and journalist Oliver Burkeman.

This week Sam Parish has real time saver of a recipe.

Our podcast reviewer Evie Ashton goes down the bigfoot rabbit hole.

Sarah's been to India so often people started asking her where to go and what to do