Sunday Morning
Episodes
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.
Susie Dent: Why are we mad about 'Linguistic Supersizing'?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why say 'tired' when you can be 'shattered' - or 'hot' instead of 'sweltering'? Modern English has a fondness for the dramatic, and extroverts may eve...
Susie Dent: Why are we mad about 'Linguistic Supersizing'?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why say 'tired' when you can be 'shattered' - or 'hot' instead of 'sweltering'? Modern English has a fondness for the dramatic, and extroverts may eve...
Susie Dent: Why are we mad about Linguistic Supersizing?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why say 'tired' when you can be 'shattered' - or 'hot' instead of 'sweltering'? Modern English has a fondness for the dramatic, and extroverts may eve...
Susie Dent: Why are we mad about Linguistic Supersizing?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why say 'tired' when you can be 'shattered' - or 'hot' instead of 'sweltering'? Modern English has a fondness for the dramatic, and extroverts may eve...
Susie Dent: Why are we mad about Linguistic Supersizing?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why say 'tired' when you can be 'shattered' - or 'hot' instead of 'sweltering'? Modern English has a fondness for the dramatic, and extroverts may eve...
Susie Dent: Why are we mad about 'Linguistic Supersizing'?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim talks ‘linguistic supersizing' with author and broadcaster Susie Dent, who is the co-presenter and resident word expert on Countdown.
Calling Home: Jack Topzand in Mykolaiv, Ukraine
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Topzand has spent the last five months as a humanitarian volunteer in Ukraine.
Xmas Crack: What Kiwis are searching for online this season
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's lifestyle editor Lucy Corry joins Jim to discuss what Kiwis are searching for online this year for Christmas; plus she shares her own mouthwate...
How soon until we welcome robots into our homes?
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The recently revealed Tesla Bot Gen 3 has been heralded by Elon Musk as the future of home help.
It’s OK not to be calm in an emergency
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of last month's deadly tower fire in Hong Kong, what safety advice can help people survive in a similar situation?
Penny Ashton: celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poet, comedian and Jane Austen buff, Penny Ashton is marking 250 years since the novelist's birth with a new show, Austen Found.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including whether lettuces respond to musi...
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back with us on Sunday Morning. This week she talks potatoes and whether we shoul...
James O’Hanlon: Liars, Cheats and Copycats
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new book by Australian science communicator James O'Hanlon explores the ingenious ways animals use deception to survive, and what it tells us about ...
Calling Home: Jonathon Westphal in Abu Dhabi
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calling Home this week is Jonathon Westphal. He lives in Abu Dhabi, one of the safest cities in the world, and works at Etihad Airways.
Are your pillows killing your neck?
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wake up in bed with a crick in your neck, wondering what it was you did in the night to cause it? Well, it could be the shape of your pillow. J...
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
13 Dec 2025
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...
Is Ukraine on its last legs, or is Russia?
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The war in Ukraine has been widely described as a positional stalemate as front lines have barely moved for months, and neither side has achieved sign...
Across the Tasman with the ABC’s Angus Grigg
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angus Grigg is an investigative reporter based in Sydney and is part of ABC's Four Corners team. He joins Jim to discuss the news making the headlines...
How the ‘Seated Salsa’ can help relieve lower back pain
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An estimated 619 million people around the world suffer from lower back pain. The exercise 'Seated Salsa' is being touted as a miracle movement to eas...
Forget the grindset: the power of 'productive quitting'
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Scientist journalist David Robson discusses why 'grindset' mentality can adversely affect our physical and mental health.
Useful science with Bonnie Harrison
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Suzanne Vega on the struggle of making new music
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Folk-rock luminary Suzanne Vega has just released her first album in eleven years, Flying with Angels. Best known for hits like Luka, Marlene on the W...
Calling Home: Angela Steele from Minnesota
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calling Home this week is Angela Steele. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and works as a professional theatre actor.
The five major 'epochs’ of human brain development
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Duncan Astle joins Jim to discuss the human brain's development and its four pivotal 'turning points'.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
06 Dec 2025
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...
Latest news from the US with Karen Kasler
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Statehouse News Bureau chief Karen Kasler joins Jim to discuss the latest news coming out of the US.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Diving inside the psyche of lone mass murderers
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Aramoana shooting happened in 1990, Bristol-born Paul Mullen was living near Dunedin. The tragic event, which saw many people he knew injured...
Calling Home: Leila Barber from Rome
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four-and-a-half years ago at the age of 19, Leila Barber bought a one-way ticket to Italy.
Jonathan Drori: The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Drori's new book for young readers highlights the crucial - and sometimes surprising - roles of plants throughout history.
Dr Zazie Todd: Perfumes preferred by pooches
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Animal behaviourist and certified dog trainer Dr Zazie Todd joins us once again. This week, Zazie and Jim discuss the scents dogs like, and why cats o...
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
29 Nov 2025
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: Solutions in Ukraine?
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waikato University International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins Jim to discuss the latest from Ukraine, and the dangers of AI.
The shift to booze-free beverages
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This festive season more people are likely to be reaching for an alternative to beer, wine and spirits. Dr Amy Errmann, a senior lecturer in marketing...
Are Christmas cakes on the way out?
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do people still enjoy Christmas cake? And if you haven't made one already - is there still time?
Ho ho ho: Comedian Chris Parker gets festive
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi comedian Chris Parker is pretty busy. He's hosting The Best Christmas Comedy Show on Earth next Friday. Then, he'll don his stockings next month ...
Can an inside cat be a happy cat?
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us who own a cat in New Zealand let them roam free, but what if we kept them inside? The way we keep our beloved felines can be a touchy subje...
Calling Home: Charlie Panapa from London
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former What Now host is calling home from London where he's become a personal stylist with a focus on sustainability.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Hamish McDouall
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall is with us with a curly question for today's quiz. Hamish was a winner on the gameshow Sale of the Century in 1...
Ella Henry: The Future of Indigenous Education
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of people from all around the world converged on Auckland this week to attend the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education. The eve...
Is revenge the world’s deadliest addiction?
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol, drugs, gambling, and sex are common addictions but a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine says revenge is the deadliest drug...