Episodes
Watchmen and V for Vendetta are best-known works by New York Times bestselling author Alan Moore. In his latest book, The Great When, history, myth and murder collide on the streets of post-WWII London.
Published 11/16/24
The third big rugby game for the All Blacks in Europe was France this morning. Sports journalist and author Jamie Wall was live blogging it for RNZ. He joins Jim to discuss the outcome.
Published 11/16/24
Podcasters and Youtubers with millions of followers, situated outside of the mainstream, are dominating over traditionally liberal and arts media, according to The Times columnist James Marriot.
Published 11/16/24
Tommy Kapai Wilson spent a decade as a columnist at The Bay of Plenty Times where he observed local events and wider societal changes. Now a richly illustrated collection of his writing, Paperboy Writer, is getting a small release.
Published 11/16/24
Financial journalist and podcaster Frances Cook on whether it's worth adding digital currencies to our investment portfolios.
Published 11/16/24
Why was an award-winning journalist dedicated to reporting abuse in state care briefly banned from the official apology for that this week? Also - NZME plans to close 14 local North Island papers, possibly leaving some towns without coverage.
Published 11/16/24
We find out whether baking soda is an effective performance enhancer with Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition.
Published 11/16/24
Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz.
Published 11/16/24
Riley Elliott - aka the Shark Man - discusses wetsuits that could help deter sharks from attacking people in the ocean.
Published 11/16/24
We catch up with the latest news from the UK with Sunday Morning correspondent Alice Watkins.
Published 11/16/24
Mustering by horse is a tradition that goes back to the first high country run-holders in the 19th Century. Journalist, Carly Thomas decided to saddle up and ride alongside those who hold the reins on this tradition.
Published 11/09/24
Last week ahead of the US Election we spoke to vintner, economist and political analyst, John Jordan who predicted a victory for Donald Trump and that we'd all be wondering how the pollsters got it all wrong. John joins us once again to look ahead to a Trump presidency and how he sees it will benefit America.
Published 11/09/24
Can stress turn our hair grey? Should you pluck grey hair? Can red-haired people go grey? Dr Theresa Larkin is an academic in Graduate Medicine at the University of Wollongong and joins us with the answers.
Published 11/09/24
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band's Director of Music, Squadron Leader David Gallaher joins us ahead of their annual concert happening this Sunday at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre.
Published 11/09/24
Alastair Riddell and Space Waltz epitomize the mid-1970s heyday of glam rock in New Zealand. Alsastir joins us to celebrate 50 years since the release of "Out on the Street" was a number-one hit in New Zealand.
Published 11/09/24
The standing desk is often touted, especially for office workers, as the panacea to our sedentary lifestyles. But a recent study has found standing for long periods of time might not be much better than sitting.
Published 11/09/24
Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC quiz show 'Only Connect' which is known for being both difficult to crack and totally obvious. It's Sunday morning, so wake up your brain and have a go!
Published 11/09/24
Lois Gibson is recorded in The Guinness Book of World Records as The World's Most Successful Forensic Artist having helped to identify more than 1,300 suspects.
Published 11/09/24
As the US Election enters the final stretch, John Jordan, vintner, economist and political analyst joins us to give his take on how the vote will go.
Published 11/02/24
New Plymouth author Jacqueline Bublitz joins us to talk about her second book Leave the Girls Behind, which follows her international best seller Before You Knew My Name.
Published 11/02/24
Rugby writer and columnist Gregor Paul joins us with the latest from Twickenham.
Published 11/02/24
As the US Election enters the final stretch, former United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Mark Gilbert joins us to give his take on how the vote will go.
Published 11/02/24
English actor and all-round treasure Stephen Fry returns to New Zealand with a brand-new show in November.
Published 11/02/24
Architect Tom Reynolds is calling home from Poole in Dorset.
Published 11/02/24