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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 June
On today's episode, we hear from the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after the Finance Minister says the Government will keep its promise to fund more cancer treatments, Police estimate the cost of… Audio
NZ's largest board game convention in Wellington
New Zealand's largest boardgaming convention took place in Wellington over the weekend, where you can play, trade and buy games. Wellycon chair Ceedee Doyle spoke to Morning Report. Audio
How to cut back on food waste
Uneaten food could cost your household around $1500 a year. Food waste champion Kaitlin Dawson explains how to save on waste.
Fighting Food Waste
Why are Kiwi households throwing away 130,000 tonnes of food each year ? Supermarkets rotate stock - why can't we? Kaitlin Dawson of NZ Food Waste Champions reveals the contents of her fridge and… Audio
Helping young Pasifika 'try to master both worlds'
Among this year's new Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit is the Very Reverend Taimoanaifakaofo Kaio.
Inshallah: A bike tour through god's country
Directed by Georgia Merton and Isobel Ewing, 'Inshallah', has taken out the Best Self-Filmed film at this year's Mountain Film Festival. Audio
Edible gardener Leah Evans
The arrival of winter leaves no shortage of work in the garden. Audio
Kat Kaiwai: Building roads and communities
When Kat Kaiwai entered the civil construction industry 12 years ago, she was one of few women on the tools. Audio
Pioneering embryologist Dr John Peek: 40 years since NZ's first 'test-tube' baby
This month marks 40 years since New Zealand's first 'test-tube' baby was born. Audio
Our souls travel at 3kph: Nick Hunt on travel writing and epiphanies
Travel writer Nick Hunt talks about his journey on foot between London and Istanbul, and the revelations it brought on his return. Audio
Eric Idle: Comedy, music, philosophy 'and one fart joke'
Monty Python legend Eric Idle is bringing his latest stage show to New Zealand - he tells RNZ's Sunday Morning what to expect. Video, Audio
Matt Heath: learning to love your own life
A "miserable" moment on the banks of Lake Wakatipu was the initial inspiration for Matt Heath's new book A Life Less Punishing: 13 Ways To Love the Life You've Got. The radio host and writer… Audio
This Weekend: Kerikeri's Parrot Place celebrates 21 years
The Parrot Place is celebrating 21 years in the Kerikeri community, and to celebrate, they're holding a fundraiser for the Bay of Islands Animal Rescue. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 31 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss a young boy from the States who went out of his way to make a difference. Audio
DIY tips and hints
This week builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to help with any handy hints for projects people might be undertaking at home. If you have a question or need a hand with something you're up to please text… Audio
Broadcaster Hayley Holt welcomes second baby
The TVNZ sports presenter has shared pictures of her newborn son, Kingston.
Freaky Friday
Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. If you have a spooky tale to share, email afternoons@rnz.co.nz or text 2101 with the details. Audio
Actress Jameela Jamil reveals long-term impact of anorexia
British actress Jameela Jamil has said her battle with an eating disorder has "destroyed" her bone density and damaged "my kidney, my liver, my digestive system, my heart".
Why some are backing a return to 'dumb phones'
Getting rid of your smart phone is the clever thing to do, Canadian Spencer Campbell says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 May
On today's episode, the Finance Minister Nicola Willis is defending the Government's Budget - saying the tax relief upholds her pledge on the campaign trail, while the Labour party is critical of the… Audio