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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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Long weekend gardening with Hannah Zwartz
Why are broad beans traditionally planted on Anzac Day? And how can you make your own compost full of beneficial microorganisms?
Bruce the rock star kea
Despite missing the top of his beak, Bruce the kea is the alpha male at Christchurch’s Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Professor Ximena Nelson explains h...
Shortland Street Star's latest Play
You'll know him as Dr Chris Warner from Shortland Street, but actor Michael Galvin is also an award-winning playwright. His latest, War Hero, is inspi...
Barbara Demick: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove
The astonishing story of twin sisters born in rural China - one grows up with her family, the other is snatched away, caught up in the machinery of th...
Written out of history: The First ANZACs
Journalist and author Jimmy Thomson believes there is one group of soldiers who have been overlooked: the combat engineers or ‘sappers’. It was their...
Labrador helps combat PTSD
Geoff Stear was a young medic in the British Army when he was sent to the Falkland Islands as part of a military clean-up operation. It would leave hi...
Kate de Goldi: Reading for pleasure
Our favourite book worm, Kate de Goldi, is back with the latest books she can't put down.
Fancy Dress: Sharon Johnstone and Meredith Dooley
Whether you're unleashing your inner-self or alter ego, dressing up is life-long fun for many of us!
Ant Williams: Let it be Tough
Do you wish you could perform better under pressure? Sports psychologist Ant Williams says mental resilience can be learned and applied to our everyda...
Can the shingles vaccine reduce the risk of dementia?
It's that time of year when many of us head in for a flu shot but what about the shingles vaccine?
Peter Boghossian: Walking the hard talk
Communities today often feel more polarised than united. Philosopher Peter Boghossian is teaching students how to navigate differences of opinion.
Charlotte Glennie: Every Second Counts
From the Boxing Day tsunami to devastating earthquakes, TVNZ's first Asia Correspondent Charlotte Glennie has covered some of the biggest stories.
Josh Silver: Fruit Fly
Josh Silver gave up his career as an actor to become a mental health nurse. He also spends some of his time writing critically acclaimed Young Adult f...
Exile and comedy with Colm Tóibín
He's considered one of Ireland's greatest living novelists - and he's planning to step into comedy.
Latest on Strait of Hormuz
Shipping companies have gone into emergency meetings following news from Iran saying the Strait of Hormuz will be open during the ceasefire in Lebanon...
How money psychology can help you get ahead
How to reset your money mindset and find financial freedom. The founders of Hi Money help women build a healthier relationship with money.
Around the World by sleeper train
What if I told you, you can fall asleep in Sicily and wake up in the centre of Rome? That's the reality of sleeper trains, something travel writer Mon...
Pulitzer Prize winner Louise Erdrich
Most book store owners don't also have a Pulitzer Prize next to their name. But Native American book shop proprietor and acclaimed author Louise Erdri...
Artemis II prepares to splashdown
Artemis II is set to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean just after midday. Renowned astrophysicist Michelle Thaller, who has two friends onboard - mates...
The tech insider who's turned his back on the industry
Dex Hunter-Torricke spent 15 years as a communications executive helping spin the stories Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk wanted us to hear. He offers a...
Weather watch
As the North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu's impact, Chris Brandolino joins us with the latest of what to expect and how to prepare.
The economic outlook with Liam Dann
The Iran war and rising fuel prices have left us all feeling a bit anxious at the pump.
Spider Stacy: The Pogues
The stuff of many an outrageous story, UK punk band The Pogues are celebrating 40 years since the release of their iconic album, Rum Sodomy and the La...
Yann Martel: From tigers to Son of Nobody
Yann Martell is coming to the Auckland Writers Festival next month to discuss the parallels between history and modern life.
Professor Carole Cusack: Who put the bunny into Easter?
Have you ever wondered how the resurrection of Jesus Christ came to be celebrated alongside the Easter bunny?
Rob McCallum: Deep diving with billionaires
As an ambassador for the NZ Nature Fund and founder of EYOS Expeditions, Rob McCallum takes people to some of the most remote and unique parts of the...
Marjolijn van Heemstra: Dusking
"Dusking" is a way to slow things down and calm the nerves by just sitting and appreciating the change of light at the end of the day.
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Comedy legend Suzy Eddie Izzard is known for revolutionising the art of the stand-up monologue.
Live from CubaDupa: Ask a philosopher
Susie explores the multi-sensory art installations in Whanga - The Cove as part of CubaDupa
Live from CubaDupa: Wellington Seamarket
Wellington's Seamarket to be taken over by a dance party as part of the CubaDupa Festival.
Graham Leonard: Tsunamis - when should we be worried?
Regular guest Graham Leonard of Earth Sciences New Zealand on the weeks events from earthquakes to flooding.
Live from CubaDupa: Big Band Te Reo
Lisa Tomlins to perform at the CubaDupa Festival - a mix of big band sound and te reo.
Live from CubaDupa: Festival fiesta
Susie Ferguson is out and about at this weekend's CubaDupa festival in central Wellington talking to event director Bianca Bailey.
Stacey Leilua: View from the Bridge
Stacey Leilua's exciting return to theatre playing the lead in a new production of A View from the Bridge
Sashi Perera: The recovering lawyer turned comedian
Recovering lawyer turned comedian and writer Sashi Perera on the pivotal moments in her life.
Rachel Clare and Tryphena Cracknell: Aotearoa in Bloom
Aotearoa in Bloom celebrates our indigenous flora, their beauty and purpose in traditional medicine.
Bart Schrijver: The North
Dutch director Bart Schrijver's film The North was inspired by the Te Araroa trail - each step reveals something new about his central characters in t...
Calling all art lovers!
The search is on for the missing works of Tohunga Mahi Toi Maori Robyn Kahukiwa.
Dr Bali Pulendran: Closing in on a universal vaccine
How a universal vaccine is one step closer thanks to new research by Stanford university.
Kirk Jones: I Swear
"I Swear" explores John Davidson's experience living with the neurological disorder, Tourette Syndrome.