Jim Mora
The death-defying 'aerial queen' of flying trapeze
Author Catherine Clarke's new book, The Only Living Lady Parachutist, tells the story of mysterious daredevil Lillian, an unmarried mother of two who risked her life for fame and fortune. Catherine is… Audio
What impact does a conductor really have on an orchestra?
Norman Lebrecht, the well-known UK musical critic, has recently claimed that the appointment of chief conductors has little impact on the performance of orchestras. Music Director Gemma New joins the… Audio
New Zealand Fast & Furious 9 star: 'None of this feels real'
Christchurch actor Vinnie Bennett landed the role of a lifetime to star as a young Dominic Toretto in the ninth edition of the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise. He joins us to discuss the film and… Audio
Yulia returns to the stage: Edith Piaf à L'Olympia à Paris
Yulia is making a comeback as she performs her own rendition of Edith Piaf's most powerful performances at the Auckland Civic Theatre on the 3rd and 4th July as a part of Auckland's 2021 live cabaret… Audio
The Great Resignation: nearly 40% of Kiwis looking for new jobs
Professor Anthony Klotz predicted that people who stayed put during the pandemic are now getting ready to jump ship. A recent study in New Zealand by Hays garnered similar results. Adam Shapley is… Audio
That stuck-in-your-head song is helping you remember
It can be the most infuriating experience ever - a tune gets stuck in your head and you just can't shake it. New research suggests events like this play an important role in helping memories form… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Brigitte Morten and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel are Brigitte Morten and Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they discuss how Covid-conscious the capital is, the Dawn Raids apology, the proposed new hate speech laws… Audio
'Suction and swallow tool' labelled instance cure for hiccups
A new drinking device is being heralded as an instant cure for hiccups, with 92% of 249 volunteers who tested the device experiencing instant results. Dr Rajshri Roy is a lecturer in Nutrition and… Audio
Study reveals cardio health influences your coffee consumption
University of South Australia researchers have found genetic evidence that cardio health influences your coffee consumption. Lead researcher Professor Elina Hyppönen says it's a positive finding and… Audio
Calling Home: Steve Marshall in Chapel Hill
North Shore native Steve Marshall lives with his wife and children in the US student town of Chapel Hill, where he works at the University of North Carolina. The campus draws people from all over the… Audio
New drug billed as a 'game-changer' in obesity crisis
A new weight-loss drug which has been granted FDA approval in the US, is being heralded by some health experts as "groundbreaking," and a potential "game changer". Professor Jeremy Krebs joins the… Audio
Michael Baker: Wellington case identified gaps in system
Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker is back with us for a Covid-19 update. He'll discuss how the Delta variant slipped into the community, and whether Wellington has dodged a serious bullet this… Audio
'How becoming a referee allowed me to master my ego'
After looking for a way to keep fit and learn to not take things personally, Frederik Imbo signed up as a football referee. His TedX Talk on the social experiment went viral and now he's with us to… Audio
Poll: Only 43% of Kiwis regard Matariki as an important holiday
Matariki will be celebrated on June 24 next year. While most people are happy for any excuse to take a day off work, a new poll from Research New Zealand shows that less than half of us rate the day… Audio
Sports update with Clay Wilson
There's plenty happening both locally and internationally on the sports front this weekend. Radio New Zealand sports reporter Clay Wilson covers off all the weekend action. Audio
The incredible master navigators of Pacific voyaging
New Zealand author Jeff Evans' latest book, Reawakened: Traditional navigators of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa tells the stories of 10 master navigators who are leading figures in the renaissance of Pacific… Audio
My Current Song - Jason Kerrison, 'The Timing'
Former Opshop lead singer and recently-crowned Masked Singer NZ winner Jason Kerrison is reinventing his music career with the release of his lead single 'The Timing' ahead of his upcoming debut solo… Audio
Richard Thompson-Ford: How we define ourselves through fashion
Stanford Law School professor and author Richard Thompson-Ford details the importance of fashion throughout the centuries in his new book Dress Codes - How the Laws of Fashion Made History. Audio
Defying body clock linked to depression and lower wellbeing
According to a new study, people whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing. Lead author Jessica O'Loughlin joins the… Audio
How exercising your muscles can combat chronic inflammation
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have shown exercise has an innate ability to ward off the damaging effects of chronic inflammation. Nenad Bursac, professor of biomedical engineering at Duke… Audio
