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Heading Off: Sinai Desert
This week in our travel segment 'Heading Off', Jesse talks to modern-day nomad, Julie Paterson. Each year, Julie divides her time between New Zealand, the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, and wherever else… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Child to Parent Violence and Abuse - Breaking the stigma
On average in New Zealand, Police respond to an episode of family violence every four minutes, and yet, it's estimated 67 percent of incidents go unreported. A new study is highlighting an… Audio
Auckland City FC draws with Boca Juniors
Sports reporter Coen Lammers joins Jesse Mulligan from Nashville, TN, to discuss Auckland City FC's draw with Boca Junior; labelled as a 'historic embarrassment' by Argentine media. Audio
Kiwi choir master gets standing ovation on America's Got Talent
Although Astrid Jorgensen's childhood hero Mel B was unsure about the act, the choir director says it has sparked the biggest response she's ever had.
28 Days Later kickstarted the zombie revival, now it's back for another bite
Have you ever heard of a movie trailer so popular that it forced a studio to re-release a 23-year-old film?
Could following the Māori lunar calendar help combat your winter woes?
If you think winter is going to be depressing, it will be depressing - it's about matching the right action at the right time to get the best results, says a maramataka expert.
'Very cold, very damp and very stressful': Kāinga Ora tenant left in water-damaged home
A Otago mother and her son who has a disability were stuck living in a cold, dark and wet house for nearly a week after a hot water cylinder burst.
Hunt for motorcyclist with leg tattoo following fatal hit-and-run
Police and the victim's family are calling for the man to come forward.
Poor seamanship, lack of proper charts led to Hauraki Gulf grounding
Japanese longliner Chokyu Maru No.68 hit The Noises 25km northeast of Auckland last year.
Anna survived a traumatic brain injury. Now she helps children with equine therapy
An accident left Anna Baigent unable to work in the racing industry. Instead she found companionship with the horses.
Guy Montgomery is a big deal in Australia
The Guy Mont-Spelling Bee has earned the Kiwi comedian a nod at the prestigious Australian television awards.
Finalists for Pacific Music Awards announced
The finalists for the Pacific Music Awards have been revealed, with artists Shane Walker and Aaradhna leading the pack. Tahi presenter So'omalo Iteni Schwalger spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What is the etiquette around calling someone out of the blue?
Does your stomach drop when your phone rings unexpectedly?
Liam Finn records new album in front of an online audience
On his latest album Hyperverse, the Crowded House member sought to capture the excitement of the in-the-moment live experience in a studio setting.
Information Centre Cold Call
Jesse rings a random information centre across the motu to find the best things about their region. Audio
Māori bread and jackfruit: NZ’s changing diet
The latest entries in New Zealand's food composition database reflect the nation's growing ethnic diversity and rising demand for plant-based options and allergen-friendly foods.
Health experts debunk six common winter lurgy myths
How many of these home remedies actually work? Are they rooted in fact or just an old wives' tale?
What can we do to feel better during the gloomiest part of the year?
We are hitting the grumpiest time of the year - after Matariki there are no public holidays until October, it's cold and dark and gloomy. How do we keep ourselves feeling okay?
Geneva AM on her debut album Pikipiki
Geneva AM (Geneva Alexander-Marsters) is an award-winning Auckland-based producer, beatmaker, vocalist, and bilingual songwriter of Ngati Ruapani, Ngati Kahungunu and Aitutaki heritage. She has a… Audio
