New Zealand set for economic revival in 2026 – what’s fuelling the optimism?
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) has fallen 325 basis points (bps) since August last year to a more…
Best time of day to exercise?
Norman Swan: Tegan, when do you take your exercise? Tegan Taylor: I am definitely a morning exerciser. I…
Youth mental health crisis: New reports shed light on what’s driving it and why social media is an ‘amplifier’
The second report – Addressing Youth Mental Distress – builds on this by reviewing what works to improve…
What is lead doing in protein powder?
Tegan Taylor: Are you a protein powder consumer typically, Norman? Norman Swan: No, but I’m in a household…
Should you be flexible enough to touch your toes?
Tegan Taylor: I actually want to ask you, Norman…I can’t see you, are you standing or sitting? Norman…
No-poo: Why do we shampoo our hair?
Tegan Taylor: Norman, there are some things that if I think too hard about them start to really…
Do you know what’s in your DNA? If not, that’s a problem
F D Flam Genetic information can be life-saving in a medical emergency, yet it’s still rarely collected from…
Haider Ali Suspended by Pakistan Cricket Board: What’s Behind This Shocking Move?
Haider Ali’s suspension comes amid a serious inquiry by Greater Manchester Police linked to an incident on July…
At-home DNA tests — what can they tell you?
Norman Swan: So, Tegan, have you done your DNA to find out where your ancestry came from, or…
Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club review: What’s behind the gates of one of the city’s most exclusive golf courses
We played in the middle of winter after heavy rain had recently fallen in the Auckland area, but…