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Travis Knight: Wildwood director on the film's creative journey and the impact of stop-motion animation
Ke Huy Quan: Oscar-winning actor on his new memoir 'Never Say Die'
Whitcoulls Recommends: London Station and Peck & Peck
Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Maui's recovery after the fires three years ago
The Sunday Panel: How could officials reach younger voters?
Full Show Podcast: 25 October 2026
Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert explains the rise of neurowellness
Mike van de Elzen: Roasted pineapple and lime custard layered meringue
Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on whether blocking out noise during surgery can reduce sickness
Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on new data showing only 4 percent of music streamed in NZ was made locally
Josh Emett: celebrity chef on the launch of his new Air New Zealand menu
Peter Dunne: former Minister and commentator on the political fallout from this week's gang saga
Dr Gareth Rivalland: oncologist on the research and trials carried out into melanoma vaccine
Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer on the state of enrolment figures ahead of tonight's deadline
Francesca Rudkin: The timing of the gangs saga is brutal
Ciaran Hinds: Irish actor on his new film The Three Urns
Taika Waititi: Kiwi filmmaker on his new project Klara and the Sun
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her experience in Hawaii
The Sunday Panel: Are we ready to vote yet?
Full Show Podcast: 18 October 2026
Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on why some people are more likely to suffer from hay fever and allergies
Mike van de Elzen: Spring risotto with peas, rocket and asparagus
Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist offers unconventional tip for learning new languages
Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the new shows available on Apple TV, Neon and Prime Video
Andrew Dickens: Newstalk ZB host recaps Olivia Dean concert - and Western Springs Bowl issues the
Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on the Green Party's bid to abolish the training wage
Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the All Blacks’ 43-21 victory over the Wallabies in Sydney
Dr Luke Bradford: Royal College of General Practitioners President on ACT's proposed funding boost to retain more doctors and attract more from overseas
Francesca Rudkin: Is there a case for four-year parliamentary terms?
Alice Snedden: comedian, actress and director on her new project Break Clause
John Aiken: Psychologist and MAFS expert on his Lessons on Living project inspired by the late Nigel Latta
Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the new travel ideas making headlines
Whitcoulls Recommends: American Hagwon and Partita
The Sunday Panel: How can we encourage young people to vote?
Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2026
Mike van de Elzen: Frozen vegetable yellow curry with crispy pork
Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on how the Government can focus on preventative health care
Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on whether walking together is the secret to a happy marriage
Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the launch of The Celebrity Traitors UK
Shaun Robinson: Mental Health Foundation CEO on the start of Mental Health Awareness Week
Peter Dunne: former Minister and commentator recaps the first round of debates of the 2026 Election
Jeff Wilson: former All Black and Sky Sport commentator on the All Blacks' 50-19 victory over the Wallabies
Adriana Bird: On a Roll campaign volunteer on why more young people aren't voting
Francesca Rudkin: What does livestreaming an execution actually achieve?
Olivier Assayas: Wizard of the Kremlin director on what the historical film can offer fans
Sir Tony Robinson: actor, author and historian on returning to New Zealand shores to tour in November
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Full Show Podcast: 04 October 2026
Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Royal Caribbean buying a stake in resort operator Sandals
The Sunday Panel: Can we really regulate price gouging?
Mike van de Elzen: Mike's CRL food and pub tour
Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the data showing what people would save in a disaster situation
Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the 2027 line-up for Laneway being revealed
Brigitte Morton: political commentator on how the recent PREFU figures impacted the election campaign
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on Australia banning card surcharges
David Seymour: ACT Party leader on the party hoping to boost their numbers following latest poll
Francesca Rudkin: Are our nostalgic childhood mementos worth hanging onto?
Joseph Moore: Kiwi comedian on his new role with Saturday Night Live UK
Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2026
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the top things to do in Rarotonga
The Sunday Panel: Do we see the big debates making a difference?
Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the differences between chronological and biological age
Mike van de Elzen: Mike's chicken enchiladas
Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the idea of paying students to sleep to improve their grades
Chris Henry: entertainment correspondent on Taylor Swift releasing four new songs
Ronan Keating: Irish singer-songwriter speaks ahead of New Zealand tour
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on former Labour Speaker Trevor Mallard appearing on the campaign trail with Hipkins
Kieran McAnulty: Labour campaign chair speaks ahead of the party's campaign launch
Simeon Brown: National campaign chair on the campaign season officially getting under way
Francesca Rudkin: Will the upcoming debates be useful for voters?
Dame Silvia Cartwright: former NZ Governor-General on her new memoir 'That Woman'
Keala Settle: singer and actress on her upcoming performance in Sunset Boulevard at Wellington Town Hall
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer and travel correspondent on how to make the most of Aitutaki, Cook Islands
The Sunday Panel: Will National's supermarket policy announcement lose votes?
Full Show Podcast: 20 September 2026
Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on how to perfect a seasonal reset ahead of spring
Mike van de Elzen: Fired broccolini with grated ginger, parsley and parmesan
Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist on whether blue water would stop you flushing the toilet
Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the state of Ed Sheeran's tour after openers pull out
Ethan Vickery: Kai Co founder and operations director on National's bid to break up Foodstuffs
Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on the Government rushing some new bills under urgency
Dan Schnur: US political analyst explains what new Greenland security deal means for Donald Trump
Monty Betham: former Warrior ahead of the team's must-win finals clash against the Newcastle Knights
Francesca Rudkin: Ed Sheeran was caught between a rock and a hard place
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Full Show Podcast: 13 September 2026
Margo Flanagan and Rosa Power: Two Raw Sisters founders on the release of their sixth recipe book 'How We Cook'
Josh Thomson: New Zealand actor and comedian on his new dark comedy-mystery series Good Bones
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the risks that come with overpacking
The Sunday Panel: Are we seeing enough new ideas in this election?
Full Show Podcast: 06 September 2026
Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert outlines self-care strategies for dads
Mike van de Elzen: Citrus roasted chicken with lentils and mint
Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on David Byrne's new song for upcoming Elon Musk documentary
Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new blood test designed to detect serious heart conditions
Matt Johns: Pōkeno Whisky co-founder on the company being chosen for world-first climate study