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Presented by Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes. In-depth feature interviews, current affairs and news across a broad range of topics on RNZ National and online.
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Kereama Taepa's ambitious augmented reality art
Kereama Taepa's work 'Whakairo' has been described as one of the most ambitious augmented reality art experiences ever shown in a New Zealand gallery....
Liam Dann: AI bubble fears and "green shoots"
Investors are fearful that the AI bubble may be about to burst but what are the wider implications if that happens?
Nick Tupara: Waeranga A Hika 160 years on
This week hundreds will commemorate the loss, arrest and deportation of their ancestors in a siege that took place 160 years ago on Waeranga A Hika.
Corey Baker: Dancing with the celebrities
Corey Baker's career has taken him from Hornby to Hollywood. The choreographer and filmmaker has worked with Lady Gaga, Tim Burton and Dua Lipa, among...
Hamish McKenzie: The impact of independent journalism
Otago-born Hamish McKenzie co-founded subscription publishing start-up Substack and is its Chief Writing Officer.
Lars Wittig: A new way of working
Hybrid working - and the option of flexible workspaces - is a worldwide trend that is also being adopted here.
Pill Rolling Fingers: The experience of Early Onset Parkinson's
A recent recipient of a coveted Marsden grant to research early-onset Parkinson's was diagnosed with the disease herself, age 41.
Fran Lebowitz unleashed
Never short of an opinion, Fran Lebowitz has for decades lambasted the ridiculous.
The power of the Pause
For people pleasers who say "yes" too often, setting boundaries can be really hard.
The Etymology Nerd: How language shapes us
Language is evolving under the influence of internet slang, algorithms and influencer culture but what does that mean for the future of communication?
The weekend in sport
In a big weekend of sport involving the Black Caps, the Silver Ferns and the All Whites, the All Blacks are taking on England at Twickenham overnight....
Reaching for the stars: Kiwi tech in space
Zenno Astronautics is partnering with a US company called Portal Space Systems which will use Zenno's technology to launch their spacecraft into orbit...
Changing our climate law
COP30 - the 30th annual United Nations climate summit comes as the government faces criticism for its planned amendments to the Climate Change Respons...
Te Pāti Māori: Out but not over
MP's Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa- Kingi were expelled from the party this week with President John Tamihere accusing them of plotting a leadershi...
Latest on Trump and Epstein
In emails released this week, the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote "the dog that hasn't barked is Trump."
Call for police reform
Organisations working to end sexual violence are calling for comprehensive police reform.
The tech behind NZ's Earth Science
Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week looking at the technology driving new Earth science...
Christian White: an almost accidental author
He once sold sandwiches but thanks to the overnight success of his debut novel, Christian White can now focus on telling stories - especially scary on...
Chelsea Winter: Nourishing mind, body and soul
New Zealand's best-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter is back with a brand-new cookbook 'Nourish'.
PM's Award for Literary Achievement for Non-fiction: Ross Calman
This week historian, te reo Maori translator and author, Ross Calman received the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement for Non-fiction.
Saul David: Tunisgrad
The Allied campaign in North Africa was a turning point of World War Two. New Zealand forces including the Maori Battalion were major players.
Dan Te Whenua Walker: Shaping AI with Te Ao Maori
Dan Te Whenua Walker is the global co-chair for Indigenous at Microsoft - a group that empowers employees to share, support and celebrate indigenous c...
Priscilla Presley - Life after Elvis
Priscilla Presley tells Guyon Espiner what she lost and what she found when she walked away from Elvis Presley.
41 years in the making: The Ngāti Pāoa settlement
About 500 Ngāti Pāoa iwi members filled the parliamentary gallery this week to witness the house pass their treaty bill. The claim was lodged 41 years...
Eli Katoa: How was he allowed to play?
The fallout from Tongan forward Eli Katoa's concussion came hard and fast this week resulting in him being hospitalised and requiring brain surgery.
A lifetime fighting fires
Today the Paekakariki fire brigade is turning 80. Paekakariki Deputy Chief Aaron Richardson spoke to Guyon ahead of today's celebrations.
Proposed ban on beggars and rough sleepers
The government has said it is considering a ban on people begging and sleeping rough in central business districts.
President Trump vs the Mayor of New York
President Donald Trump has lashed out at New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Anita Powell served as Voice Of America's Bureau Chief and Whitehouse C...
Dr Bryan Betty: Youth diabetes on the rise
Diabetes was once considered a condition that only affected older adults but now more and more younger patients are being diagnosed with type 2 diabet...
Temuera Morrison on Lee Tamahori
Iconic New Zealand film director Lee Tamahori passed away this week aged 75. Temuera Morrison pays tribute to the man who did so much to shape his car...
Tackling garden weeds with Hannah Zwartz
Our resident gardener Hannah Zwartz is back, this time with advice on how to show weeds who's boss.
Hooked Up - GP turned crime-writer on the dangers of reality TV
GP turned award-winning author Fiona Sussman's latest crime novel Hooked Up explores the manipulative nature of reality TV.
How one man's war on terror became a war on poverty
Aaron Tait was only 17 when he was deployed to Iraq. Now he has written about his inner battle with war - and his search for peace.
Toby Manhire - Juggernaught
Journalist and podcaster Toby Manhire is in to talk to Mihi and Guyon about Juggernaut Series Two.
Postnatal depression: singing the blues away
A study in the British Journal of Psychiatry supports what some mothers' groups have known for a while - group singing can help with postnatal depress...
Brendan Canty: Christy
Brendan's feature film Christy rolls back the issues surrounding the foster-care system for late-teenagers.
Dr Jeremy Lockwood: Dinosaur hunter
After nearly thirty years as a GP, Dr Jeremy Lockwood hung up his stethoscope and started hunting dinosaurs - swapping human anatomy for ancient bones...
The Governess: are you clever enough?
The first season of The Chase New Zealand premieres on Monday - Anne Hegerty aka The Governess is one of the chasers they face.
Racing for men's mental health
A team of four Kiwi adventurers are taking on NZ Godzone for Movember to raise awareness of men's mental health.
Ozempic for pets?
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month and highlights the importance of keeping your pet at a healthy weight.