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Demystifying the mist: The right way to apply scent
How do you correctly apply a perfume, cologne, eau de toilette or indeed any type of fragrance correctly?
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'Unforgettable' novel wins $65,000 book prize
9:02 am todayWellington writer Emily Perkins has taken out the country's top literary prize at the 2024 Ockham Book Awards. Audio
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Writer Nathan Joe: 'Culturally, we are prudes'
15 May 2024Sexual desire is innate to the human experience - so why do we squirm when we see it reflected back to us in art and media?
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What is Blockout 2024?
15 May 2024Is a new trend of blocking celebrities and influencers helping the people of Gaza?
Demystifying the mist: The right way to apply scent
How do you correctly apply a perfume, cologne, eau de toilette or indeed any type of fragrance correctly?
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May
On today's episode, we cross to New Caledonia for the latest on the riots, junior doctors are again walking off the job as their dispute with Te Whatu Ora continues, we hear from a doctor on the… Audio
'Unforgettable' novel wins $65,000 book prize
Wellington writer Emily Perkins has taken out the country's top literary prize at the 2024 Ockham Book Awards. Audio
Writer Nathan Joe: 'Culturally, we are prudes'
Sexual desire is innate to the human experience - so why do we squirm when we see it reflected back to us in art and media?
What is Blockout 2024?
Is a new trend of blocking celebrities and influencers helping the people of Gaza?
The Panel with Deborah Hart & Simon Pound (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Simon Pound discuss whether we need a right to disconnect law, and if we should be taking Avian flu more seriously. Deborah Hart is… Audio
Stephen Cave on how close we are to doubling our lifespan and why living forever would be a curse
Longevity expert Stephen Cave explains to Guyon how living to 150 years old could soon be a reality, and why the consequences of immortality would be horrific for all aspects of our world. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Jacinta Ruru
Our Bookmarks guest today has made history more than once Maori Professor Jacinta Ruru is with Jesse for Bookmarks this week. Audio
Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Slow cooker pork
This week on Easy Eats Sam Parish has a great recipe that can be used in a number of different meals. It's, as always, fast, budget friendly and a crowd pleaser. Audio
When you accidentally invite your entire contacts list to party
When Emily King sent the invite to her daughter's first birthday, she didn't intend to invite everybody on her contact list.. she talked with Nathan Rarere about the awkward situation she found… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
David Tua's signed some gloves for charity - Tiana Barns talks interesting auctions on TradeMe Audio
Shower Thoughts: Where should perfume be sprayed?
What's the difference between perfume and eau de toilette? And does spritzing and walking through the mist actually work? Audio
The Panel with Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss why quinoa could be the perfect crop for New Zealand's climate, and how council red tape is discouraging the… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham & Simon Wilson (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson ask where have all the Swiss Army Knives gone. They also discuss paying for scans during pregnancy and the… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 13 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the internets trending topic of the week. Did you every carry round a swiss army pocket… Audio
Sleep position secrets: How you sleep may affect your health
Sleep positions can affect how you sleep and cause or aggravate some health issues, a sleep scientist says. Audio
Mothering is important, but does it define women?
Opinion - Women are te whare tangata, the house of humanity, but that is far from all women are, writes Niki Bezzant.
What we're watching: Patrick Melrose
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the wealthy, dissipated Patrick Melrose in this adaptation of the acclaimed semi-autobiographical Edward St Aubyn novels. Graham Smith explains why it's worth a watch.
Mother's Day: 'I love being needed'
Three New Zealand mothers talk about their experiences - a 'miracle' baby, parenting as a trans woman and what it's like to have three sets of twins.
What does it mean to be 'a good mother'?
Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.
