Latest Podcasts

Inside Apec where Luxon finally came face-to-face with Trump

Christopher Luxon invited Donald Trump to visit New Zealand for a round of golf.

How low vaccination rates left NZ exposed to another measles outbreak

Just 82% of 2-year-olds have both MMR doses, well below the 95% target.

'Politics over economics': Economist questions Labour's new tax plan

All proceeds would fund health, including three free GP visits per person per year.

How long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?

Another burst of severe weather is forecast to arrive from Labour Day.

Mega-strike: A worker's right to walk off the job

Public Service Minister Judith Collins says the strike is driven by politics.

Can the Louvre’s stolen royal gems ever be recovered?

Four masked thieves struck just 30 minutes after the Louvre opened.

'Power prices are the real headline': Why 3% inflation feels worse

Power prices surged 11.3%, the steepest annual rise since 1989.

Teachers' strike: Improving working conditions will improve learning conditions, union says

About 100,000 teachers and medical staff are expected to walk off the job this week.

Three Kiwis die every week from overdoses – so is it time to change our drug laws?

Experts debate the issues on The Elephant, a video series about controversial topics.

Is ADHD overdiagnosed - or finally being taken seriously?

Experts weigh in on The Elephant, a series which tackles the topics we often avoid.

'If I hit my kid in the head, I go to jail': Ban under-14s from contact sports – experts

The Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid.

'That’s a compliment': The C-word – still offensive or losing its sting?

Opinions differ on The Elephant, an online video series about topics we often avoid.

'He was lying': How top politician gave green light to Rainbow Warrior bombing

French President Francois Mitterrand approved the secret operation, says journalist.

'Pretty kinky': How black pantyhose helped NZ police nail French spies

Scientists linked a pair of stockings bought in Paris to the 1985 Rainbow Warrior bombing.

‘I had poison in my blood': Three generations of cancer after French nuclear tests

Rainbow Warrior podcast visits Tahiti for horrific back story to 1985 Auckland bombing.

Rainbow Warrior myth-busters: The getaway sub and the accidental spy

Bomber reveals truth behind long-standing rumours about French attack on Greenpeace ship.

'They wanted to send a message': Rainbow Warrior bomber speaks out

Combat diver Jean-Luc Kister explains how France's 1985 attack failed in every way.

'None of the signs' – the odd behaviour that gave Rainbow Warrior bombers away

NZ police had no evidence but could see two captured French spies weren't newlyweds.

The day France attacked NZ: Spies, lies and bombing an anti-nuclear boat in Auckland

New podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing.

‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroin

The drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer.

The rising cost of saying goodbye

With the average cost of funerals climbing, affordable options are emerging.

The real key to getting mortgage-free faster

Expert says interest rates are only part of the equation in paying down mortgage debt.

Is your money mindset holding you back?

A money coach says evaluating our money mindset should come before writing a budget.

The compelling case for cutting up your credit card

Expert says spending beyond your means is a raw deal for your future self.

The Prosperity Project: Unlocking cash from the family home

High costs mean retirees are tapping into property to keep up with expenses.

The danger of paying upfront in tough times

About to put a deposit down for a big ticket item? You might want to think twice.

The two things to do before you invest a windfall

Coming into unexpected money can quickly go wrong if you skip these steps.

Why your loved ones need you to write a will

Neglecting to leave clear instructions can cause chaos for those you care about.

Off air: RNZ cuts shows, roles and youth brand as part of slashed budget

'Tahi has not reached target audience to extent that would justify continuing to fund it.'

Facebook's hidden sign: The Kiwi Marketplace founder with a powerful message for NZ business

'Tech companies are trained from birth to never be complacent because ... you die.'

'Cruel': Bald ad slammed; Omitted Ruby Tui in World Cup ad; $2.5m public funds – Shorty St saved

Is MediaWorks' owner up for sale? A new RNZ executive role to help focus on radio ratings.

A startling, ruthless revival: 'Rebel Alliance' Sky rediscovers its mojo in TV wars

Sky TV shares now sit at a 5-year high - CEO on sports rights, a $1 deal & customer views.

Markets with Madison host on her ‘terrifying’ media move and shunning NZ tall poppy syndrome

Going it alone: Business show host on a career borne from an obsession with TV news.

Public film agency's global missions: 'You won't see any photos of us drinking'

The NZ Film Commission front-foots more than $300k of international travel in 2025.

'A couple of detractors': Revealed - the early battle to get The Casketeers to air on TVNZ

The founder and owneer of Great Southern Television on the future of the screen industry.

'Hostile from outset': Heather du Plessis-Allan on Ardern, Luxon and evasive politicians

And does the broadcaster of the year want to one day be Newstalk ZB breakfast host?

Can't focus? Here's why (and how to fix it)

An expert in attention spans shares top tips for regaining focus.

Parenting expert reveals what our kids really worry about

Dr Justin Coulson shares his tips for getting to the bottom of what's bothering our kids.

'NZ's children one of the most at risk': Nanogirl's AI warning for parents

Dr Michelle Dickenson says AI leaders are actively gathering data on our kids.

The living loss of dementia

How to find ‘islands of certainty’ during a loved one’s ongoing cognitive decline.

Midlife rage is catching women off guard

What’s driving explosive outbursts over dirty dishes?

Want to win at life? Think like an athlete

Dr Kylie Wilson on everyday lessons from elite sport.

'Being naked in front of a new person is terrifying': Life after separation

It's hard and heartbreaking, but you can still build a good life after a marriage ends.

We know the risks, so what keeps women pouring?

Most of us drink more than we admit, even to ourselves.

Bill Bailey: ‘You are more capable than you think you are’

The English comedian believes we're not reaching our potential.

The Pike River friends on taking their power back

How Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse found their voice following the 2010 tragedy.

Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle

The former deputy PM reveals her role in John Key's "kitchen cabinet".

'Banning social media could hurt the kids who need it most'

Jazz Thornton says social media offers valuable tools for troubled teens

Suzanne Lynch on the power of saying yes

The music icon has a simple mantra: “Keep smiling, keep saying yes, you’re doing great.”

Al Brown's simple recipe for food and life

The seasoned chef says restraint beats excess, both on the plate and in life generally.

Start, stumble and keep going: Stacey Morrison on learning te reo Māori

Forget perfection and just give it a go.

Grant Robertson and Paula Bennett - friends or foes?

The two former deputy prime ministers sit down for a candid conversation.

A Moment In Crime podcast special: Killer’s diary exposes truth she cannot speak

Bronwyn Warwick’s prison diary exposes the day she became a killer – listen now.

South Auckland massacre: Child survivor’s harrowing 111 call revealed in podcast

In May 1992, Brian Schlaepfer killed six family members in South Auckland.

From the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei Bao

True crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch.

Miscarriage of justice: The Peter Ellis case revisited

The Peter Ellis case is one of the most controversial in New Zealand legal history.

'Keeps me up at night': Top Youth Court judge gives rare interview about NZ's kid criminals

Head Youth Court Judge Isa Malosi speaks to A Moment In Crime podcast.

‘My father sexually abused me 830 times over four years’: Child sex abuse survivors share ordeal

Sisters sexually abused by their father have shared their story in Herald podcast.

Sick or twisted? The story of a violent offender

Anthony Wheble is serving a sentence of preventive detention for brutal attempted murders.

A Moment In Crime podcast looks back at NZ's cops before the courts

Herald crime podcast tells the stories of NZ's disgraced, offending cops.

Liam Dann’s Money Talks: End of season highlights

In the final episode of Money Talks for 2025, we look back on the highlights.

Money Talks: Nigel Latta revisited

In this Money Talks episode from May, Nigel Latta talked about money, health and love.

Money Talks: 'Are hair transplants tax deductible?' Sam Wallace on the cost of staying in the spotlight

The Coast FM presenter says his attitude to money is similar to his attitude to fitness.

Money Talks: Southern Cross chief on why health is your greatest asset

Nick Astwick was planning to be a detective before the banking sector swept him away.

Money Talks: Southern Cross chief on why premiums keep rising

Listen: Nick Astwick explains where your health insurance premium dollar goes.

Money Talks: 'I didn't lose a night's sleep – Pic Picot on tipping his retirement fund into his peanut butter dream

The Pic's Peanut Butter founder talks about going from a hippie to a business success.

Westpac NZ boss Catherine McGrath on the burden of banking and why big profits aren’t necessarily a bad thing - Money Talks

Westpac's Catherine McGrath on career choices, the importance of banking and big profit.

Money Talks: ‘Deeply uncomfortable’ - Westpac CEO on $2.4m salary made public

Listen: 'I recognise that I get paid a lot of money,' Catherine McGrath says.

From super yachts to solo travel: The best travel advice you need right now

From Aesha Scott to top travel agents - here are the tips you need.

She's visited every country on the planet solo - and there's only one she won't go back to

Jessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35.

Why passports could be on the way out - and other ways travel is innovating

Soon, every part of the check-in process for a flight could be digitised.

The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand

Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.

Overtourism in Europe: Where you can go to avoid the crowds and charges

Many European cities are limiting the number of tourists coming in.

The biggest mistake Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday

Trip Notes this week dives into tips and tricks for a Pacific holiday.

Why budget travel is no longer just for '3 in the morning, Jägerbomb' customers

The types of people seeking cheaper holidays have changed in recent years.

37 million people are expected to cruise this year - here’s why it’s time to get on board

The average age of cruise ship passengers has also dropped in the post-Covid world.

'I don’t have any empathy': Notorious NZ catfisher addresses impact on her victims

Natalia Burgess was originally exposed for her crimes in 2011.

The reality star, the catfisher, and the unaired interview

Dr Niki Osborne had quite the flashback while listening to a NZ Herald podcast.

'I don’t have any empathy': Notorious catfisher addresses impact on her victims

Natalia Burgess was originally exposed for her crimes in 2011.

‘She wasn’t real’: Mother’s anguish when son’s suicide followed catfished love affair

A mother's grief exposed – new catfishing brings back the horror of her son's death.

The Puppeteer — inside the fantasy world of a woman who has catfished for 23 years

'Facebook predator' Natalia Burgess is again creating false identities online.

Dozens of personas, multiple victims: Is this NZ's worst catfisher?

The Herald exposed her in 2011. 13 years later, can she be stopped?

True crime podcast: No justice for victim 90 years after love-triangle killing

Murdered man had two great loves in the last year of his life, and neither was his wife.

Below the surface: What really happened to scuba diver Goy Thongsi?

She sunk out of sight. It was two days before her body was found on the seabed.

NZ Herald podcast wins top awards at New York Festival Radio Awards

Listen now to Heaven's Helpline - a six-part investigation into the Mormon church in NZ.

Mormon sex abuse scandal: Three things NZ could do now to stop it

Lawmakers could force change to help protect abused children, says Murray Jones.

'Abuse flourishes in secrecy': How Mormon women are fighting back

The final episode of Heaven's Helpline explores attempts to reform the LDS church.

An abuse of trust: How the Mormon church put a paedophile in charge of its young people

Episode five of Heaven's Helpline tells the shocking story of Daniel Taylor in Kaitaia.

Seven years of silence: How a NZ child abuse investigator exposed the US Mormon church

Episode four of our podcast reveals the shocking truth behind the church's helpline.

'You can get over this' – Ex-Mormons describe how NZ church protected abusers, not victims

Bishops played a crucial role, the Heaven's Helpline podcast discovers.

Helpline set up 'to protect victims' of abuse, says Mormon church

The church's full response to claims of a cover-up in the Heaven's Helpline podcast.

Prophecy, polygamy, and basketball - a brief history of the Mormon church in NZ

A church that began in the US had huge success with Māori followers.

'I don’t want to hurt anyone': Uncle Tics says Tourette's syndrome is not just loud swearing

Social media star can't sit behind someone on a plane in case he hits them.

'I just felt nervous all the time': The hidden link between mental health and ADHD

Emily Martin has suffered from severe anxiety since she was 6.

'Why can't I do it?' The hidden answer to a mystery co-ordination problem affecting kids

Dyspraxia can make ordinary skills like tying shoelaces difficult.

TVNZ's Melissa Stokes opens up about being mum to her ADHD son

It takes more than a parenting course to sort this out, warns the News at Six presenter.

'I felt like I was on a cliff': Newstalk ZB host opens up on scary parenting challenge

Broadcaster says parents need to know 'this isn't going to be a quick fix'.

'I took meth to slow down' - ex-inmate with ADHD describes his search to feel normal

Sonia Gray's podcast explores why so many neurodivergent people end up in prison.

Sometimes 'you want to sit in the shower and cry' – Eric Murray fights for his autistic son

Olympic great says this struggle takes all his energy.

‘Would a 'normal’ person say this?’: Taskmaster star on secrets of an autistic comedian

Abby Howells reveals how her perceived weakness became her strength.