Life And Society
The Pre-Panel for 16 April 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Ayana Piper-Healion joins to discuss how often to clean your car. Audio
The passion behind puzzling, Anna Shechtman's story
Anna Shechtman is a 14 letter word for someone who loves creating or solving crossword puzzles. As a passionate cruciverbalist, she published her first puzzle in the New York Times at just 19. She… Audio
Leaning into virtuosity - Sam Low
Author of Modern Chinese, chef and food creative Sam Low talks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode of Here Now about life before and after winning Master Chef 2022. Audio
What we're watching: The Great, seasons 1-3
Russia has always been a complicated place, and the fanciful historical comedy of The Great has an awful lot to say about class, sex and power. Nik Dirga looks at an underrated streaming gem. Video
Leah McFall: books my friends borrowed and never returned
Writer and reviewer Leah McFall reckons one of the best endorsements for a book is when your friend borrows it and it never comes back. Leah shares three great non-fiction titles currently missing… Audio
Deborah Frances-White: The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White opens each episode of her podcast with a confessional catch phrase "I'm a Feminist but.." It's an acknowledgement that you don't have to be perfect in the pursuit of social… Audio
Prof Karen Willcox: The predictive power of digital twins
New Zealand born Aerospace engineer Karen Willcox is on the frontline of the rapidly developing field of digital twins. Digital twins are two-way data driven virtual representations that predict real… Audio
Cook Islands hosts inaugural pride week celebrations
Cook Islands hosts inaugural pride week celebrations. Audio
This Weekend: National Scrabble Day
Tonight we're talking to Alexander Gandar about National Scrabble Day which celebrates the popular game of Scrabble which is played around the world. It coincides with the birthday of Alfred Mosher… Audio
Canine staff meet for Puppy Development seminar
Canine staff from police, the defence force and DOC have for the first time met en masse to learn from a world renowned international master, Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
DIY with Stan Scott
This week builder Stan Scott is back to help with any tips and advice for projects you have on the go at home needing a bit of DIY know how. You can text your questions to us on 2101 or email… Audio
Freaky Friday
Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. If you have a spooky tale to share, email afternoons@rnz.co.nz with the details! Audio
Time pips change on RNZ National
Brace yourself - RNZ is making a significant change to the time pips. Those are the six pips broadcast on RNZ National to mark the start of each hour. RNZ's Broadcast and IT Technologist Wayne Jarvis… Audio
One in ten hospital admissions alcohol related: Study
A new study shows a spike in people aged 25 to 54 needing hospital level care for alcohol issues, rising by a third over a decade. Morning Report producer Tessa Guest reports. Audio
30 with Guyon Espiner | Trailer
Watch the trailer for 30 with Guyon Espiner - a brand new, in-depth interview show launching Wednesday 17 April. Video, Audio
Introducing: 30 with Guyon Espiner
30 with Guyon Espiner is an in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. Audio
Dannevirke RSA not placing poppies on graves this ANZAC day
The local Dannevirke and Districts RSA has made the tough decision to put the money that would be used to place poppies on more than a thousand individual graves, to other uses. RSA president Major… Audio
Fashion label Kate Sylvester to close after 31 years
A retail industry group predicts luxury fashion label Kate Sylvester won't be the last to come under pressure from a tough economy. Felix Walton reports. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker discuss Kate Sylvester closing its doors and a community hub generating $2.6 million in social value. Also, it turns out… Audio