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Sunday Morning

News, discussion, features and ideas until midday.

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  1. 51

    Guy Clapshaw: Another Day Like Yesterday

    Another Day Like Yesterday is a collection of tall tales but true, well mostly true - from Guy Clapshaw's early days flying for Air New Zealand.

  2. 50

    Local council trials a four-day week - could it work here?

    New South Wales' Murrumbidgee Council is trialling a four-day week with staff working Monday to Thursday from January next year. 

  3. 49

    US Correspondent Karen Kasler

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

  4. 48

    Fad diets - a Harvard professor puts them to the test

    In the interest of science, Professor Daniel Lieberman has put himself through the mill, trying and documenting a multitude of fad diets.

  5. 47

    Bandanas are back

    Stylist Sarah Stuart joins Jim to share her love of the fashion accessory du jour, the bandana.

  6. 46

    Calling Home: Tane Wolfgramm from London, UK

    Tane Wolfgramm is a content creator for one of the most popular and biggest football clubs in the world, Arsenal FC. 

  7. 45

    Sunday Morning Quiz with Nick Robinson

    Our regular quiz artist is taking a break so Jim is joined by RNZ's lead scheduler Nick Robinson,.

  8. 44

    The latest from the UK with Andre Spicer

    Professor André Spicer joins Jim to discuss headlines in the UK including whether reality is hitting for its new Prime Minister.

  9. 43

    What is messing up your Wi-Fi signal, and how to fix it?

    From microwaves to fishtanks, there are many suspects that could be chopping the Wi-Fi signal in your home. \

  10. 42

    Calling Home: Seohee Lee from Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Having grown up on Auckland's North Shore, Seohee Lee has just relocated from Paris to Amsterdam to start a new chapter of her adventure on the other side of the world. 

  11. 41

    Does red light therapy actually work?

    What is red light therapy? Are 'at home' masks therapeutic or just an expensive plastic toy?

  12. 40

    Marc Wilson: The Idaho Murders

    Victoria University psychology professor Dr Marc Wilson discusses The Idaho Murders, and the phenomenon of ‘bystander apathy’.

  13. 39

    Anniversary homecoming for tenor Simon O’Neill

    Internationally acclaimed opera singer Simon O'Neill is heading back to New Zealand for performances that will mark a personal anniversary. 

  14. 38

    Best Song Eva: Eliza McCartney

    Hot on the heels of her Commonwealth Games win, Eliza joins Jim to discuss her motivations, what's next, and share her choice for Best Song Eva.

  15. 37

    South Korea’s share market crash - is it an omen?

    Former market analyst and RNZ business reporter Jeffrey Halley joins Jim to discuss Korea's worst share market crash in history, and the slump in Australia's property market.

  16. 36

    The Sunday Morning Quiz

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

  17. 35

    The latest from the UK with André Spicer

    Professor André Spicer joins Jim to discuss headlines in the UK including the by-election capturing attention because of its controversial and novelty candidates.

  18. 34

    Go for Orange: Tips from a Monopoly champ

    Officially released by the Parker Brothers in 1935, the boardgame Monopoly has a deeply polarising reputation. 

  19. 33

    The science behind the ever-mysterious 'earworm'

    Why do some songs get stuck in your head for hours, days or even weeks? 

  20. 32

    Are we losing our privacy to new technology?

    How can we protect ourselves against the rapid erosion of our privacy due to new technology?

  21. 31

    Calling Home: Moira Khan in Madrid, Spain

    Originally from Paraparaumu, Moira Khan has now lived in Madrid with her family for eight years. 

  22. 30

    Frances Cook: Is retiring early achievable?

    Financial journalist and creator of the Making Cents podcast, Frances Cook joins Jim to discuss the FIRE movement. 

  23. 29

    Can old fruit and veg be harmful?

    Is it ok to cut off the soggy bit of a cucumber and eat the rest? 

  24. 28

    Sunday Morning Quiz with Hamish McDouall

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

  25. 27

    Al Gillespie with the latest on the Middle East

    Waikato University International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins the show to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East, following re-escalation between Iran and the US in the last few days.

  26. 26

    Calling Home: Dara Klein from London

    Italy-born, New Zea­l­and-raised Dara Klein is the head chef and founder of acclaimed Bethnal Green restaurant, Tiella Trattoria & Bar. She's with Jim to talk about her life in London, the pub she has re-imagined, and her new cookbook.

  27. 25

    Feel unsteady? Judo might be the answer

    More than 770,000 New Zealanders injure themselves through slips, trips, and falls every year. Professor Ngaire Kerse joins Jim to discuss how to fall well and whether learning judo could help.

  28. 24

    Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

    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 being both hard - and at the same time totally obvious. Wake up your brain and have a go!

  29. 23

    Cedric Leighton on the latest in the Middle East

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

  30. 22

    Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

    Bonnie Harrison is back guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including how to weigh an octopus and the perils of holding in a sneeze.

  31. 21

    Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison

    Bonnie Harrison is back guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including how to weigh an octopus and the perils of holding in a sneeze.

  32. 20

    Chef Helen Turnbull: Roasted brussel sprout soup

    Queue Restaurateur and chef Helen Turnbull returns to Sunday Morning to share a recipe for a wholesome roasted Brussel sprout soup.

  33. 19

    Spain vs Argentina: Who has it in the bag?

    Sports reporter Coen Lammers joins Jim on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

  34. 18

    Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

    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 being both hard - and at the same time totally obvious. Wake up your brain and have a go!

  35. 17

    The latest from the UK with the BBC's Rich Preston

    BBC News anchor and journalist, Rich Preston, join Jim live from the UK as its seventh Prime Minister in a decade prepares to take office.

  36. 16

    Dr Johanna Emeney: Horses & Us

    For her latest book, Dr Johanna Emeney travelled across the country in search of people whose lives have been shaped by the equine species. 

  37. 15

    A world-first for actor Jarod Rawiri

    Actor Jarod Rawiri is treading the boards at Q Theatre in the world's first indigenous adaptation of British playwright Nick Payne's Constellations.

  38. 14

    Chef Helen Turnbull: What to do with winter produce

    Restaurateur and chef Helen Turnbull joins us hot off the heels of having her Kapiti Coast establishment 50-50 being included in the first NZ Michelin Guide. 

  39. 13

    Love Heart: The opportunity for life-long learning

    A new learning community for older New Zealanders has been launched in Hawke's Bay and Auckland. 

  40. 12

    Peter Janssen: Mid-winter walks worth taking

    Peter Janssen is well-known for his comprehensive series of NZ travel books, which he has been publishing for almost 20 years. 

  41. 11

    Mid-Winter Magic in Hokitika

    The West Coast town of Hokitika has just kicked off a month-long celebration.

  42. 10

    Calling Home: Leteisha Te Awhe-Downey from Manoa, Hawai’i

    Fulbright Scholar Leteisha Te Awhe-Downey has spent most of this year in Manoa as a visiting student researcher at the University of Hawai'i. 

  43. 9

    Want your child to sleep better? Ban phones from the bedroom

    New research has shown screen time is preventing quality sleep for young children. T

  44. 8

    Authentic new voice for Google Maps NZ

    If you've been using Google Maps in the past few days - you may have noticed a change.

  45. 7

    Can the body’s ‘sixth sense’ be used to improve our well-being?

    Interoception is sometimes described as the body's 'sixth sense' - it's the way we perceive and interpret our internal senses and signals like hunger, thirst, and injury. 

  46. 6

    Frances Cook: Tips for saving and prospects for job seekers

    Independent financial journalist and host of the award-winning Making Cents podcast Frances Cook joins the show once again, this time to discuss the job market, on-line shopping and savings tips.

  47. 5

    Jenny Bindon: Who's looking good for FIFA World Cup

    Former footballer Jenny Bindon, football coach and mother of All Whites defender Tyler Bindon joins Jim from the USA to discuss the outlook of the FIFA World Cup following this weekend's fixtures.

  48. 4

    The latest from the UK with Christian Smith

    UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the stories making news in Britain - including soaring temperatures and the new "prime minister in waiting".

  49. 3

    Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

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

  50. 2

    Mark Almond: What is happening in the Middle East?

    British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond joins Jim to discuss the latest in the Middle East. 

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