Sunday Morning

How house plants can threaten the environment

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're all familiar with our strict boarder biosecurity rules, so it might be surprising that we can buy invasive species at our local garden centre. ...

One step closer: learning to walk again

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anamia Rangihaeta has achieved more than her doctors thought was possible.

From stage to stove: Nat's new rhythm in the kitchen

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nat Alexander-Pua is a musician and a dad who's turned learning to cook into social media gold. 

Calling Home: Marc Checkley from Switzerland

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Checkley is a tour guide, MC, actor, writer, presenter and content creator who lives in a medieval village near Lausanne, in Switzerland. 

Taika Waititi: 10 years of Hunt for the Wilderpeople

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week director and actor Taika Waititi has been celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hunt for the Wilderpeople. He's with Stacey to discuss how it ...

Live from Warbirds Over Wanaka

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's the last day for Warbirds Over Wanaka, The iconic airshow has been running for almost 40 years, takes place every second year in Central Otago...

Appreciating New Zealand’s 'Big Things'

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paeroa's famous giant L&P bottle is one of 121 large roadside structures in Aotearoa called Big Things. The idea of Big Things started in California i...

Best Song Eva: Kanoa Lloyd

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former co-host of Three's The Project turned yoga teacher Kanoa Lloyd joins Stacey to talk about life since leaving TV and shares her favourite song. ...

Capital Crescendo: Wellington hosts the NZ Brass Band Champs

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Brass Band Championships kick off in Wellington this Wednesday. 

Tips from The Māori Millionaire

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Te Kahukura Boynton of Maori Millionaire is on a mission to bridge the wealth gap. 

Sunday Morning Quiz with Hamish McDouall

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall is with us with a curly question for today's quiz. 

The latest from the USA

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US correspondent Jagruti Dave joins Stacey with an update of developments in Iran and other news from the USA.

Dr Michael Baker: How would we fare in another pandemic?

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jim is joined by epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker to discuss the current Covid wave, the efficacy of the annual flu vaccine - which becomes available t...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including what happens to our speech as we...

US Correspondent Karen Kasler

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our US politics commentator, Statehouse News bureau chief Karen Kasler, joins Jim to discuss President Trump's diminishing popular support in North Am...

Weight-loss medications: Slim but malnourished?

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GLP-1 medications are delivering on weight-loss promises, but what other impacts are they having on well-being? Dr Maria Casales is a lecturer in publ...

Could AI actually take over?

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could AI actually take over? And if so, what would that look like? James Carson is the founder of AI consultancy website Agentic. He joins Jim to disc...

Bite by bite: Why chewing properly is good for us

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sandra Capra is professor emeritus with the University of Queensland’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences. She’s with Jim to ...

Best Song Eva: Irene van Dyk

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After decades of elite sport, Silver Fern great Irene van Dyk is now focusing on 'the quiet discipline of staying active without an end goal'. She jo...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, known for be...

The latest on the Iran War with Mark Almond

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond’s analyses of the war in Iran have proved correct so far – Jim asks him what’s ...

Calling Home: Margaret Haas in Karben, Germany

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret Haas moved to German in the 1970s and has called it home ever since. 

Kitchens that dare to be different

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Australian interior designer Caroline Cumberbatch, says we need to start looking at the beauty, value, and history of our existing kitchens before w...

Should NZ become the seventh state of Australia?

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Research NZ reveals recent polls on whether New Zealand should join Australia, parliamentary term length, and how people are coping with increased li...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back with us on Sunday Morning. This week she's weighing up the nutritional benef...

Study finds cannabis ineffective for treating mental health

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Experts from universities across Australia and England have found there is very little evidence cannabinoids can treat anxiety, anorexia, post-traumat...

Feeling the fear with motorsport champ Emma Gilmour

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rally driver Emma Gilmour is speaking at the Aspiring Conversations Festival in Wanaka next week in a session called Feel the Fear. 

Best Song Eva: Neil Finn

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After performing together for the first time in 18 years in Christchurch, Kiwi music legends Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, and Noel Crombie are t...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, known for be...

The latest from the Iran War with Mark Almond

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond joins Jim again to discuss developments in the Iran War, and the impact they will have on g...

What’s My Book About: Ian Gill

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Manila-based NZ author Ian Gill set out to find out more about his mother's remarkable life and the result is Searching for Billie. Ian's mother. Bill...

Is getting a university degree worth the money?

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is getting a degree value for money, or can you earn more without one? In the UK, graduates from 42 percent of universities earn less than the average...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

The Kiwi who lent his voice to Bohemian Rhapsody

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marking its 50th anniversary this year, Queen's six-minute mock opera 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is widely considered a landmark in music history.

The secret to keeping secrets

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Secrets can be a burden - especially when they flash back into our minds when we least expect. Should we share them, or is it better to just learn how...

Update from Kiwi Jason Doyle in Dubai

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Doyle is a Kiwi teacher living in Dubai. He joins Jim to share his experience living in the UAE amid attacks from Iran, with no immediate end in...

Sir Ian Mune: celebrating a remarkable on-screen career

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With a career stretching back more than 50 years, Sir Ian Mune is a mainstay of our screens. His incredible body of work includes Kiwi canon films Sle...

Al Jardine: Bringing the Beach Boy hits to New Zealand

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Original Beach Boy Al Jardine is heading downunder later this year with The Pet Sounds Band - a group dedicated to performing the music of Brian Wilso...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, known for be...

Can anyone actually win the Iran war?

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond says the US government may hope airstrikes and overwhelming force will bring Tehran to heel...

Best Song Eva: Susan Bullock

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British opera star Susan Bullock joins Jim to discuss the power of opera for exploration of ageing, memory and the quiet devastation of watching someo...

Al Gillespie: Wider Implications of the Middle East Conflict

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Waikato University International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins the show to discuss the wider implications of the Middle East conflict.

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science including the negative impacts of daylight ...

Jason Doyle: A kiwi teacher in Dubai

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Doyle is a kiwi teacher living in Dubai. He catches up with Jim to share his experience amidst attacks from Iran.

Amitai Pati: My Name is Pati

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samoan-Kiwi tenor Amitai Pati joins Jim to discuss My Name is Pati (dir. Rebecca Tansley), a new documentary mapping the rise of Pati and his brothe...

Ron Charles: After job loss, do I still matter?

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Charles, a prominent American book critic, joins Jim to discuss job loss and his recent readings on the subject of self-worth.

Jordan Metzl: The quest for eternal youth

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sports medicine physician Dr Jordan Metzl joins Jim to discuss the pitfalls of the modern longevity medicine movement.

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, known for be...

Military analyst Cedric Leighton on the US-Israel conflict with Iran

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CNN military analyst and retired US Air Force Colonel, Cedric Leighton, joins Jim to give us the latest on the ongoing conflict between USA/Israel and...

Eyes on the sky: How experts keep tabs on asteroids

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you stop a mid-sized asteroid hurtling towards Earth? NASA planetary defence officer Kelly Fast joins Jim to discuss.

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley Cohen

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. 

The price we pay to stay looking young and beautiful

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us don't like our imperfections, but to what lengths are we prepared to go to fix them? 

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

Best Song Eva: Shane van Gisbergen

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen is currently racing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, and has a string of victories to his name. 

Stop saving your 'good clothes' for special occasions

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stylist Sarah Stuart joins Jim to discuss how we can make the most out of our clothes, rather than squirrelling them away for the 'right occasion'.

US Correspondent Jagruti Dave on the US-Israel strikes on Iran

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Trump is calling for a regime change in Iran after the US and Israel launched a major attack on the Middle East nation overnight. Meanwhi...

The Good Oil: Are seed oils bad for us?

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some influencers would have us believe seed oils should be eliminated from our diets, but are they as bad for us as they say? Dr Emma Beckett, a senio...

The Good Oil: Are seed oils bad for us?

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some influencers would have us believe seed oils should be eliminated from our diets, but are they as bad for us as they say? Dr Emma Beckett, a senio...

Al Gillespie on the Israel-US attack on Iran

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Waikato University International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins the show to discuss the wider implications of the Israel-US on Iran overnight...

US Correspondent Karen Kasler on the wave of US attacks on Iran

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The United States and Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran overnight, during ongoing talks over Iran's nuclear ambitions. Statehouse News Bureau ...

What have we been getting wrong around exercise?

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors and psychologists have proposed a shakeup to the way we think about longstanding recommendations around exercise. Research shows that as littl...

Constantly distracted? Here’s how to handle it

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do your thoughts dart every which way? You're probably more able to focus than you think.

The film adaptation of Joy Cowley’s ‘Holy Days’

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted and directed by Nathalie Boltt, the movie brings to life Dame Joy Cowley's much-loved novel of the same name, and features a star-studded cast...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

Nic Scanlan-Dyas on his new novel 'Remodelling Murder'

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Remodelling Murder is a locked-room mystery set in an English country mansion, with a cozy tone that nods to the stylistic voice of authors like Richa...

An inside look: Four years of Russia's War on Ukraine

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Next week marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, yet there is no end in sight. The drawn-out war has fallen from hea...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, known for be...

Calling Home: Shaun Gamble from Kalundborg, Denmark

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kalundborg, West Zealand, is a town of about 17,000 people, 110 km from Copenhagen. It's been home to Shaun Gamble for 16 years, and he runs a cafe an...

The latest from the UK with Christian Smith

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the big stories making news in Britain. This week: the ramifications of the arrest of Andrew Mount...

Consumer's Jon Duffy on dodgy Uber behaviour

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer's Jon Duffy discusses what you can do if an Uber driver leaves you stranded.

Is a Long Life in Your DNA? Scientists Think So

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new study shows genetics play a more significant role in longevity than previously thought.

Winter Olympics update with Lavina Good

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sports commentator Lavina Good joins Jim from Milano Cortina 2026 where she has been enjoying all the Winter Olympic action. 

Violent dreams and Parkinson's disease – Is there a link?

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep neurologist Isabelle Arnulf says young people who have turbulent dreams need not be concerned but they can be a warning sign in another age grou...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

Still Rocking at 90: Engelbert Humperdinck

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British music star Engelbert Humperdinck is still touring at 90 years old, and will bring 'The Celebration Tour' to New Zealand in June.

A Chef’s Ode to the Golden Queen Peach

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chef Helen Turnbull has a soft spot for the Golden Queen peach - so much so, she's written the fruit an ode. 

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, known for be...

UK and US news with BBC Correspondent Rich Preston

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

BBC News presenter and foreign affairs reporter Rich Preston joins the show once again-this time from the United States-to give us the latest news fro...

How McArthur Park became LA’s fentanyl ground zero

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

MacArthur Park in Los Angles is a far cry from its heyday, now overrun with hundreds of homeless and drug addicts.

Frances Cook: The year ahead for our finances

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Independent financial journalist Frances Cook joins the show  to discuss the outlook for the year ahead for our finances.

Feeling apathetic? Science may be able to help

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are some people inherently dispassionate? Or is there a biological reason why someone might become apathetic? Masud Husain is a professor of neurology...

Anna Willcox: On-the-snow reporter at the Winter Olympics

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The XXV Winter Olympic Games, commonly known as Milano Cortina 2026, kicked off in Italy on Friday. Jim's joined by Anna Willcox, a former Olympian an...

Latest news from the US with Karen Kasler

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Statehouse News Bureau chief Karen Kasler joins Jim to discuss the latest news coming out of the US.

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. 

Do meat eaters really live longer?

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritional therapist Nicola Shubrook is a registered nutritional therapist discusses recent research showing meat eaters are more likely to live to 1...

Andrew Lownie: The UK fallout from The Epstein Files

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and author Andrew Lownie joins Jim to discuss the latest fallout from the release of more of The Epstein Files, and whether there is...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including the benefits of being well dress...

Walking: is it really the best exercise?

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Mandy Hagstrom is joins Jim to discuss which form of exercise really is best.

Would you watch a film with AI-generated actors?

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tilly Norwood is the cause of much controversy in the film industry. She is the world's first AI-generated actress, and the brainchild of Dutch actres...

Beatles Dub Club - from Glastonbury to Tapapakanga

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DJ Chris Arnold has created a DJ set showcasing The Fab Four like they've never been heard before, and he's bringing it to Splore in Auckland's Tapaka...

Best Song Eva: Catherine Chidgey

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Chidgey's nine novels have been published to international acclaim, and her latest The Book of Guilt was just longlisted for the 2026 Ockham...

The latest from the UK with Christian Smith

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the big stories making news in Britain. 

How to feel better about baring your body at the beach

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dread putting on your togs each summer? There's research that shows people are more dissatisfied with their bodies during the warmer months. Ne...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, known for be...

Al Gillespie: Is Trump gearing up to strike Iran?

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins Jim to discuss the how United States exerting pressure on Iran, Venezuela, ...

Does fasting make you cognitively impaired?

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Intermittent fasting has become a popular diet trend in the last decade, but many people feel that skipping meals makes it harder to concentrate. 

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

Frances Cook: Is there a light on the financial horizon?

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial journalist Frances Cook discusses the end of year GDP bounce and how to control spending over the silly season.

Laughing gas can offer immediate relief from depression

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new British study has found that controlled doses of laughing gas can quickly act to give relief from depression.