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Inform your opinion: How speaking “familect” shows who’s in – and who’s out – at your place
"It has been years since we called a cucumber a cucumber."
Inform your opinion: Taylor Swift is rocking the world in more ways than one
Her 146-show Eras tour is having significant economic, social, and even seismic impacts.
Why the man set to become NZ’s first Pasifika district commander was asked to resign
"A piece of paper handed to him across a desk brought a stunning career to a halt."
Inform your opinion: Does Bionic Reading® help you read faster?
Over at bionic-reading.com you will find that the way you read is behind the times.
Inform your opinion: What happened with driverless cars?
To make a move to driverless cars, we still need a lot of convincing.
Inform your opinion: The differences between conspiracy theories and conspiracies
Yes, there is a difference between the two. Here’s how they are both defined.
Inform your opinion: What drives our current divided society?
Some gaps have widened in recent years, but they have always been there.
Soap on the ropes: Is our obsession with cleanliness harming us and the planet?
Overcleaning can do damage to us in numerous ways.
Inform your opinion: How the word ‘woke’is being misused in NZ
The word "woke" has a negative meaning despite its varied historical definitions.
New Zealanders may be leaving for Australia in droves, but they’ll be back
Those crossing the ditch will face difficulties they thought they left behind.
Inform your opinion: How to win an argument
With an upcoming election, now's a good time to brush up our debating skills.
Next generation leaders list: 30 people who are making their mark
Here is a list of 30 people who are in their 30s or under and making a difference.
The truth about money: Sam Stubbs on how to live a rich life
The financial high-flyer has no credit cards and basic insurance.
Inform your opinion: What the writers’ strike means for your TV down time
Concerns over what we’re going to watch if current strike in US not resolved soon.
Inform your opinion: Should we be concerned about the new Covid variants?
With two new variants on the radar, what does it mean for Kiwis as last restrictions lift?
Inform your opinion: Why is everyone racing to the moon?
As Earth’s resources run out, govt’s and businesses are driven to look further afield.
Inform your opinion: Why viewers watch TV with subtitles on
It’s not just because streamers can’t hear the words. There are many practical reasons.
Why are schools sacrificing libraries despite plummeting literacy rates?
Benefits of a school library are well documented, but many schools don't have one.
Explainer: The strange case of the law around infanticide
Postnatal depression as a defence is not straightforward – is the NZ law fit for purpose?
Inform your opinion: Has the US been covering up alien visitors?
Intelligence official claims he saw documents proving aliens visited. But where are they?
Inform your opinion: What’s behind the rise of women’s sports?
Fifa Women’s World Cup saw record crowds. So what factors led to women’s sports hysteria?
Inform your opinion: Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
Are 16yos experienced enough to decide who would best represent their interests in govt?
Inform your opinion: What the Titan sub story says about humanity
Because it is human nature, some lost all sense of perspective considering the events.
Listener’s top 100 list: New Zealand’s most intriguing people
Intriguing, influential and some not admirable - here is our list.
The 16m Shakespeare treasure sitting in a NZ library
Experts delve into why an Auckland library owns a copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio.