Sunday Morning

The startling rise of science skepticism

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey has found a startling increase in the number of people who are skeptical of scientific evidence. The research, involving 16,000 people ac...

Dr Anja Shortland: why do art thefts keep happening?

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 How do  purloined paintings and nicked necklaces get turned into cash? Dr Anja Shortland joins Jim to discuss.

Four-week diet could wind back the aging clock

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new study, older people who reduce either dietary fat or animal-based protein show signs of reduced biological age.

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including dog IQ tests, star signs, and th...

What’s My Book About: Dead and Buried in Southland

23 May 2026

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Invercargill-based author Lloyd Esler joins Jim to discuss his latest book Dead & Buried in Southland. 

Do museums keep you young?

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that feel-good-glow that comes from looking at a wonderful piece of art - well it turns out it may be doing more for us than we think. A n...

Calling Home: Euan Parker from San Diego

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Calling Home we're heading to Southern California to meet a kiwi in the wine business. Euan Parker has spent time in Japan, France, Spain, Slovenia...

The UFO Files : What is happening in our skies?

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US Government recently released documents on unresolved cases of "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" (UAPs) - also known as UFOs. Beyond the myster...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

23 May 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, renowned for...

Mark Almond: The latest on Iran

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond joins Jim to discuss the ceasefire in the US-Iran war and whether any ships are moving thro...

Will the Enhanced Games change the shape of sport?

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Next week athletes converge in Las Vegas for the first ever Enhanced Games. It's a controversial multi-sport event that allows competitors to take pe...

Lyse Doucet: The Finest Hotel in Kabul

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet discusses her latest book The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People's History of Afghanistan.

Calling Home: Cameo Turner from Los Angeles

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cameo Turner works for fashion label Show Me Your Mumu. She joins Jim to tell him about life in a fast-moving city and ever-changing industry.

Are hot tubs or saunas better?

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hot tubs and saunas have been used for generations as a wellness and relaxation tool - but which one offers the best health benefits? A first-of-its-k...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

16 May 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, renowned for...

The latest from the UK with Christian Smith

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the big stories making news in Britain. This week: it's been a harrowing time for Keir Starmer and...

Do redheads have a lucky gene?

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A large genetics study has found that red heads have been favoured by natural selection over the last 10,000 years. The research suggested that red ha...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including the ability of decaffeinated cof...

The unfortunate tale of the Queen's nanny 'Crawfie'

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australian playwright Melanie Tait highlights the story of ostracized governess Marion 'Crawfie' Crawford in her play The Queen's Nanny. 

Low-intensity cardio: Does it work?

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Low-intensity steady-state cardio (LISS) has seen a growth in popularity for its purported weight loss benefits and comparative gentleness on the body...

Rockstar physicist Brian Cox brings Emergence tour to NZ

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Brian Cox is on a world tour of his latest show Emergence, bringing it to Aotearoa in June. 

Best Classical Tune Eva: James Ehnes

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

World-renowned violinist James Ehnes will be performing Mozart's Fourth Violin Concerto live at the Auckland Town Hall on  May 14th.

Why do birds like men more than women?

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A study of urban birds discovered they appear to like men more than women. But why?

Sunday Morning Quiz with Nick Robinson

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our usual quizmaster is taking a break this week - so Jim is joined by RNZ's lead scheduler Nick Robinson.

Mark Almond: Iran war and the UK elections

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond joins Jim to discuss the latest about the US-Iran war, and he also discusses the UK local e...

We've been misunderstanding pain for decades

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Author Rachel Zoffness is a pain scientist and psychologist. She explains to Jim why we feel pain and how it is a biopsychosocial phenomenon.

A chef’s answer to using up the last of your feijoas

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you run out of inspiration when it comes to finding recipes for your feijoas? Helen Turnbull is the chef at Paraparaumu Beach restaurant 50-50. S...

The life and times of Dolly Parton

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A newly released biography on Dolly Parton takes a deep dive into the much-beloved American country music legend and philanthropist. Author Martha Ack...

Your sleep questions answered with Russell Foster

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Russell Foster is an international expert on sleep. Our inbox was flooded when he was on the last time; so, we've brought Jim back to answe...

Gin Wigmore: Back in New Zealand and a delicatessen owner

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore is back on home soil after 13 years living in Los Angeles. She joins Jim to chat about what bought her back to New Zeala...

Calling Home: Stephen Lawrie from Sitka, Alaska

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington-born painter Stephen Laurie relocated to Alaska in 197. He joins Jim to chat about life on Baranof Island, where the population is less tha...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

02 May 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, renowned for...

Cedric Leighton with the latest on the Iran War

02 May 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...

Christopher Worth: The Rabbit Hunter III

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Rabbit Hunter III is the third book in Christopher Worth's trilogy about the battle for Crete in World War II.

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including the rhythm of the rain speeding ...

US Correspondent Karen Kasler

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our US politics commentator, Statehouse News bureau chief Karen Kasler, joins Jim to discuss the latest in US politics.

Why some popular people have few close friends

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Loneliness is on the rise and younger people are among the hardest hit. While around 9% of New Zealanders report having no close friends, that number ...

The Age Code: How to live to be 100

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr David Cox discusses what is accelerates our biological clocks and what we can do about it. 

Inside Chernobyl's exclusion zone - 40 years on

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Scientist journalist Matthew Sparkes recently chucked out his boots after travelling deep into Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Forty years on from the...

From dump to destination: The story of Hamilton Gardens

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New documentary The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Gardens tells the story of how mastermind designer Peter Sergel has captured the history of g...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Marc Almond: The latest on Iran

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond joins Jim to discuss the latest about the conflict in the Middle East. Almond, who has writ...

The New Zealand comedy collective with global success

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Viva La Dirt League is a New Zealand comedy collective comprised of actors, gamers and filmmakers. Across platforms, their audience spans million...

Jefferson Fisher: How to have hard conversations

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher has carved out a name for himself by providing valuable advice on how to have difficult conversations. He joins Jim to d...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including whether animals can detect earth...

No new things and happier for it

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Enough-luencer Anna Kilpatrick hasn't bought a new item of clothing for 13 years. She joins Jim to discuss her new book, Not Needing New.

Calling Home: Jason Goldstein from Washington

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As a young man Jason Goldstein worked for New Zealand's Department of Lands and Survey but now flies drones and trains drone firepilots in Washington ...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Mark Almond: The latest on Iran

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond joins Jim to discuss the ceasefire in the US-Iran war and whether any ships are moving thro...

Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including how couples share microscopic or...

Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

11 Apr 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, renowned for...

David Borenstein - Mr Nobody Against Putin

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last month David Borenstein won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for Mr Nobody against Putin. A month earlier, he had picked up a BAFTA ...

Best Song Eva: Guy Montgomery

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning comedian Guy Montgomery has been making waves across the Tasman with the Aussie iteration of his hit show Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, which h...

Your sleep questions answered with Russell Foster

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Russell Foster is an international expert on sleep. He is the director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University o...

How often should we change our sheets?

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Should we change sheets weekly, or is it ok to stretch out putting on fresh linen to every couple of weeks? Dr Primrose Freestone is an Associate Prof...

How long will it be before we are all driving EVs?

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Economics commentator Bernard Hickey is with Jim to discuss the impact of the fuel price shock and how high prices will need to go before they destroy...

Should we keep daylight saving?

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some countries around the world have ditched daylight saving, but what do New Zealanders think of the idea? Research NZ managing partner Emanuel Kalaf...

The latest on the Iran War with Mark Almond

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond joins Jim to discuss the latest on the Iran War following a week in which a ceasefire was a...

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...