Sunday Morning
Episodes
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Harry Enfield and No Chums
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
English comedian Harry Enfield is visiting New Zealand with his Harry Enfield And No Chums comedy show.
Mark Vette: Raising a Zen cat
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Animal behaviourist and founder of Dog Zen, Mark Vette has written a new book, Cat Zen.
Reg Cook: The fastest senior citizen on Earth
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, New Zealand motor racing legend Reg Cook will attempt to set a new, world land-speed record in Bolivia.
The latest from the UK with Christian Smith
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the big stories making news in Britain including the trouble at the BBC.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Jamie Wall: All Blacks defeated by England overnight
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's own rugby aficionado joins Jim for a bit of post-match analysis of the All Blacks v England game, played at Twickenham in the wee hours of Sunda...
Do trigger warnings spike intrigue or deter?
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warnings at the head of articles are becoming more common, but do they change behaviour?
Amelia Thomas: How to talk to your animals
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author, journalist, and naturalist Amelia Thomas says she has taught herself to understand what animals are saying and believes it's a skill we can al...
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Calling Home: Sue Mead from Brunei
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally a radiographer, then flight attendant, teacher-aide and now science teacher, Sue works at a large international school in Brunei's main cit...
Taking a closer look at the Disputes Tribunal
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enforcement challenges and inconsistent decision-making can leave claimants wondering if Disputes Tribunal is worth the effort.
Mark Reason: All Blacks v Scotland at Murrayfield
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sports commentator Mark Reason joins Jim to discuss the thrilling All Blacks vs Scotland game at Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
What’s next for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Lownie is the author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, published earlier this year.
How much caffeine is too much?
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caffeine can boost alertness, mood, and performance, but how much can we tolerate?
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Latest news from the US with Karen Kasler
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We cross to the States for the latest US news from political journalist Karen Kasler.
What's My Book About: George Lockyer
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A retired volunteer firefighter himself, George jumped on his bike to visit fire stations across the country and discovered the history, traditions, a...
Dr Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ali Hill, from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition, returns to Sunday Morning to discuss safe protein powder, tinned oysters and super...
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Martin Pistorius’ remarkable return from silence
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When he was 12 years old, Martin Pistorius was stricken by a mysterious neurological illness, known as Locked-in Syndrome.
Frances Cook: How much is too much to spend?
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Financial journalist Frances Cook joins Jim to explore the nitty gritty of giving yourself permission to spend.
ABs vs Ireland: Update from Chicago's Soldier Field stadium
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's Jamie Wall joins Jim from Chicago's Soldier Field stadium just before kick-off in the All Blacks' clash with Ireland. It's the first game in the...
Is the Internet dying?
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With bots and AI-slop rampant, the Dead Internet Theory might be becoming more fact than fiction.
The latest from the US and UK with Rich Preston
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC presenter Rich Preston joins the show again - from Washington DC - to give us the latest news from across the UK and US.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Useful Science with Angie Skerrett
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angie Skerrett is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science - including a possible benefit of greying ha...
Overpaid, oversexed, over here: Olivia Spooner on 'The American Boys'
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In her latest book, The American Boys, Olivia Spooner has written a wartime love story inspired by the arrival of the US troops in Wellington in 1942....
Michelle Ang: The journey from The Tribe to Star Wars
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and director Michelle Ang is back on home turf for this weekend's Armageddon Expo - a chance for fans to meet voice behind Omega in Star Wars: T...
How China became the world's manufacturing superpower
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The quality of China's manufacturing industry has given cause for concern to Western manufacturers, who are being left in the dust when it comes to au...
Best Song Eva: Dave Dobbyn
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Dave Dobbyn has written more Kiwi classics than most of us can count - but what is his pick for Best Song Eva?
Calling Home: Jason Doyle from Dubai
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Doyle, his wife Shayna and two young children moved to Dubai in August last year.
Jarrod Haar: the changing pathways to employment
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traditionally parents have preached the great benefits of a qualification so their children won't be blown around by harsh economic winds and consi...
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
The latest from the UK with Christian Smith
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the ongoing scandal surrounding Prince Andrew and the brazen burglary of the Louvre jewels.
Calling Home: Caleb Carter from Guangzhou, China
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally from the Coromandel Peninsula, chef Caleb Carter now works in a top-end restaurant in a city of 12.5 million.
Are science and faith compatible?
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two engineers set out to explore whether the universe has a cause in their new book God: The Science, The Evidence.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
How effective is the Disputes Tribunal?
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy joins Jim to talk about the tribunal's powers.
Michael Connelly: Lincoln Lawyer fights AI company in new book
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The eighth novel in the Lincoln Lawyer series will be released next week.
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan: Thyme to talk herbs
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former NZ Gardener editor, author and all-round gardening guru Lynda Hallinan joins Jim to talk about her favourite herbs - how to grow them and how t...
Enfacement: 'baby filter' could unlock childhood memories
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A study has found that when adults see a childlike version of their face, they recall more detailed childhood memories.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
US Correspondent Nick Harper
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from the US from our correspondent Nick Harper in Washington DC.
To see or not to see: Taylor Swift reveals new Ophelia video
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TV and film critic Sarah McMullan unpacks Taylor Swift's dazzling new video for 'The Fate of Ophelia'.
What’s next for the economy?
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's business reporter and former market analyst Jeffrey Halley is with Jim to discuss the outlook for the economy.
How cats have helped write some great books
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them explores the special bond between renowned writers and their feline companions.
Happiness in life might not be U-shaped after all
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins Jim to discuss happiness; a recent study out of Germany challenges commonly held beliefs...
John Bishop: A quarter of a century of stand-up
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
British comedian John Bishop joins Jim to talk about his soon-to-be released biopic Is This Thing On?, and his upcoming tour to NZ.
The case for Lucy Letby
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning NZ feature documentary maker Charlotte Purdy joins Jim to talk about the Lucy Letby case and what her research uncovered.
Latest news from the US with Nick Harper
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feature Story's Nick Harper joins Jim to discuss Trump, Gaza, US crime and the US government shutdown.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Local body elections wrap
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who's in and who's out? RNZ's Alexa Cook joins Jim to discuss election results across the motu.