Spring Queening: Keeping Watch for Hornets and Wasps
As temperatures rise and gardens burst into bloom, insects are re-emerging for spring. While pollinators like butterflies and bees are welco...
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20 of 265 episodesCalling Home: Augusta Xu-Holland from Guangzhou, China
Actor and inventor Augusta Xu-Holland has lived in China, on-and-off for 13 years. After a stint in Beijing in the north, she's currently ba...
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Nick Robinson
Our regular quiz artist is taking a break so Jim is joined by RNZ's lead scheduler Nick Robinson, who moonlights as a pub quiz master. Wake...
Research shows Kiwis working overtime, not reaping rewards
Would you trade some of your salary for an extra day off every week? Nearly half of New Zealanders say yes, according to new research from R...
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Stuart Grieve KC: A Front Row Seat to 50 Years of Legal Drama
Stuart Grieve KC joins Jim to discuss his new book Nothing But the Truth.
Best Song Eva: Jack Tame
TVNZ host Jack Tame joins Jim to discuss how he's preparing for next week's 1News Leaders Debate and to choose his Best Song Eva.
Study shows cats just as lazy as we think
If you're a cat owner, you may have wondered what your cat does when no one is watching. It turns out they're not doing much.
The rise of the 'naked manicure': why less is more
Stylist Sarah Stuart with Jim to discuss what's driving the 'barely there' fingernails trend and whether it really embodies effortless luxur...
F1 Legend Damon Hill on high-octane documentary 'Hill'
1996 Formula One World Champion Damon Hill joins Jim to discuss the documentary Hill, screening as part of the British and Irish Film Festiv...
When does forgetfulness become a problem?
We all have moments when we forget, but are they signs we're on a trajectory towards dementia?
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
The latest from the UK with Christian Smith
UK correspondent Christian Smith joins Jim to discuss the big stories making news in Britain.
Best Song Eva: Suzy Cato
Suzy Cato's new show Animal Antics is part of Auckland Live's We The Young festival this school holidays.
Are the chemicals in our sunscreen safe?
A new study by German researchers has reignited questions about the ingredients used in some popular sunscreens.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Still Takin' Care of Business: Randy Bachman at 83
Fans of Bachman-Turner Overdrive are being told 'You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet' ahead of the band's first ever New Zealand performance in Febru...
Sore feet? Ask Dr Courtney Conley
Internationally respected foot and gait specialist Dr Courtney Conley returns to the show to answer your feet related questions.
Why we need to sniff things more
In his new book Sniff, Dr Will Tullett explores the history of smells and our attitudes to odours.
Does DNA really determine who we become?
Professor Turi King joins Jim to talk about her new book The Secrets of our DNA and why serious discussions are needed around the future of...