Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe big 'but' in our slow economic recovery
Episode 1355
As far as New Zealand's economic recovery goes, we're still crawling out of our deep recessionary hole - and we've just hit a global glitch
Quarterly…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
At the Cannes Lions, a cheeky New Zealand advert comes out on top
Episode 1354
Sir Graham Henry beamed into the world's most prestigious ad awards to congratulate New Zealand on being 'the best place in the world to have herpes'…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
'Nowhere to go' for more than 100,000 Kiwis
Episode 1352
Unaffordable housing, the high cost of living, and 'very intentional decisions' by the government see a spike in homelessness.
An advocate for people …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The thinking way to win a war
Episode 1353
Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia …
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9 months, 3 weeks ago
Funeral costs in the spotlight
Episode 1351
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate
A funeral bill is one you never want to have to pa…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Rural innovation sets the scene for New Zealand's future
Episode 1350
Dozens of innovators showed off their wares at Fieldays, offering solutions to problems - and a bit of hope
From waterway-mapping robots to leather m…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Van Velden steers WorkSafe toward a softer touch
Episode 1348
A decade after major overhauls to health and safety in New Zealand, WorkSafe is getting a reboot. Critics aren't convinced it will save lives.
With m…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Chasing butterflies
Episode 1349
Lepidopterists fear our butterfly and moth numbers are on the wane
They're not just beautiful, they help pollinate our flowers and grasses. But are m…
10 months ago
In its 57th year Fieldays is still a hit for farmers across the country
Episode 1347
At Fieldays, exhibitors from around the country - and the world - come to show off the latest farming innovations…
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10 months ago
New Zealand's predator-free future in peril
Episode 1346
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat
The environmental sector worries that the future of a preda…
10 months ago