Life And Society
Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22 April
On today's episode we hear from Labour's Rachel Brooking, after her party have criticised the Government over their fast track approval bill, the minister responsible for Resource Management Reform… Audio
Cushioning the culture shock
Indian classical music is alive and well in Auckland and Ruwani Perera gets to discover how the people behind Migrant Heritage Trust keep the tradition thriving in the diaspora. Audio
Frances Manwaring: Insisting on visibility
Frances Manwaring refuses to accept that we age out of visibility. Her latest book, 'Never Succumb to Beige' is not only a personal philosophy, but a rallying cry to those who fear becoming invisible… Audio
The headlines we didn’t read
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science including the many universes that could be created with every decision we make - among other… Audio
What we're watching: Odd Taxi
Review - This anime series about a walrus taxi driver is a hidden gem that deserves more attention, says Pratik Navani.
Calling Home: The kiwi cafe making it big in Hollywood
LA locals have access to steak and cheese pies, flat whites and fresh fruit ice cream, curtesy of the New Zealand themed 'Ponsonby Road Cafe'. Audio
Ngahuia te Awekotuku: a story of bravery
As a curator of ethnology at Waikato Museum in the 1980s, Te Awekotuku was among the first to insist museums rethink how they represent Maori culture, both in New Zealand and overseas. In 1981, she… Audio
Carrie Sun: Private Equity memoir explores dark side of wealth
At the age of 29 New Yorker Carrie Sun bagged a top job at a top Wall Street hedge fund. As private assistant to the firm's billionaire founder, Sun entered a world of power, privilege and extreme… Audio
The burden of long covid
Evidence indicates long covid presents a considerable burden to New Zealand. Between 4 and 14 percent of people infected with the virus will develop ongoing symptoms, anything from mild to severe… Audio
That's so last century
From harem pants to scandalous hemlines, Auckland Library's latest exhibition showcases what we wore in the 1950s through 1990s Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 April
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Ayana Piper-Healion discuss the albums that were perfect from the first time you heard them. Audio
Freaky Friday
Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. Audio
Signed basketball boots incl. from Michael Jordan at auction
A consignment of basketball boots are up at auction in the USA - including a pair of Michael Jordan's old sneakers, head of Robert Edwards Auctions, Brian Dwyer joined the programme. Audio
New locally made dating app launched
For a lot of people these days, being single means being on a dating app. Now there's a new local one helping people find a good match. It was launched yesterday and it's founder Emily Heazlewood… Audio
How mums can support their daughters' healthy body image
Negative body image is a lifelong issue for many women which social media only serves to fuel. Yet the habits and self-talk of mothers can also have a profound effect on young girls becoming overly… Audio
ERO 'out of date' on how teachers can manage classroom
A recent report by the Education Review Office painted a grim picture of student behaviour - saying violent and disruptive behaviour in schools has reached critical levels. Half the teachers surveyed… Audio
Aotea Great Barrier Island aims for zero waste
You won't find any single use coffee cups or public rubbish bins on Aotea these days, and a community recycling centre has been set up to reduce and reuse as much waste as possible. Checkpoint's Luka… Audio
Community leader Dave Letele interviewed by Guyon Espiner
Speaking to the new interview show 30 With Guyon Espiner, Letele talked about his own experience growing up around gangs and how he turned his life around to now help others with his Buttabean… Audio
The challenges of collecting data
Stats NZ's Mark Sowden joins Nights to discuss why collecting data in this country has been getting more difficult. Audio