Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning is a New Zealand radio program that airs news, discussion, features, and ideas until midday. Hosted by RNZ, it covers a range of topics from current events to cultural commentary.
Episodes
The Legacy of 9/11
Next week marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in which 2996 people died. The Global War on Terrorism followed. Lawyer, essayist and contributing editor of City Journal, Jonathan Clarke has been reflecting on his response to the attacks - and why he now thinks he was misguided in his support of the US military action that followed. He joins Jim to talk about his immediate reaction
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including the benefits of eating in company, whether dogs notice a smile and that burning question - should we take off our shoes at the door?
Kiwi success in World Stone Skimming Championships
The World Stone Skimming Championships were held overnight, taking place on Easdale Island, in Scotland. Queenstown's Abbey McDonald got shouted a trip over to compete, after she won the women's final here with a phenomenal skim of 72 metres. Abbey joins Jim from celebrations following the event, in which she placed first in her category.
Best Song Eva: Nalini Singh
Internationally acclaimed author Nalini Singh joins Jim to discuss the art of romance writing and to pick her Best Song Eva.
UB40 set to bring Unstoppable energy to NZ
UB40 is returning to New Zealand for one show next year with The Unstoppable Tour.
What happened in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial?
A mistrial has been declared in the Lindsay Clancy case which has engrossed the United States for the last seven weeks.
Asher Whitehead: the Kiwi 14-year-old in ‘East of Eden’
At just 14, Auckland actor Asher Whitehead is already making his mark on the international stage.
All Blacks vs Springboks -The Third Test
RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter is in South Africa covering the tour.
A cobbler's guide on how to care for your shoes
Tauranga-based cobbler and TikTok personality Shane Barr shares some tips on how to extend the life of your footwear.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Cedric Leighton: The latest in the Middle East
CNN military analyst and retired US Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton joins Jim to give us the latest on the ongoing conflict between the USA and Iran.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including how classical music affects our brains and whether working from home contributes to job satisfaction.
John Summers: What’s My Book About
John Summers' worst nightmare is getting lost in the bush so, he's written about it.
Are Boeing aircraft actually safe?
Shawn Pruchnicki joins Jim to discuss the safety compromises at Boeing as examined in new Netflix documentary Freefall: a reckoning for Boeing.
Susie Dent on her new ‘lexi-noir’ novel Death Writ Large
British lexicographer and Countdown's word expert Susie Dent joins Jim to chat about her latest murder mystery novel, Death Writ Large.
Calling Home: Charlisse Leger-Walker from Connecticut, USA
Hamilton-raised Charlisse Leger-Walker is the first New Zealander to be drafted into the WNBA.
The secret to being a World Champion Gravy Wrestler
Joel Hicks holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for most male wins in one of Britain's most eccentric sporting traditions.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks vs Springboks
Rugby writer Gregor Paul joins Jim to assess this morning's performance at the AB v Springbok match in Cape Town.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including how to rid your house of dust and whether giants were real.
Walk: Your Life Depends On It
Foot and gait specialist, Courtney Conley has set out to transform our understanding of the importance of the simple act of walking.
Comedian Pax Assadi on his new memoir Mortified
Pax Assadi is appearing at WORD next week to talk about his memoir Mortified.
Calling Home: Lulu Taylor from Mexico City
Eighteen months ago Lauren "Lulu" Taylor and her husband Noah packed up their lives in Devonport and set off to travel the world while working remotely.
Can we make elections fairer?
With the general election rapidly approaching, the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system under scrutiny, But what would replace it?
Who is most at risk of pneumonia - and why?
Epidemiologist Michael Baker explains who is more likely to develop pneumonia and how people can protect themselves.
WiFi is watching you: Can routers be used as surveillance tools?
Science websites reporting that standard WiFi routers can now identify us with near-perfect accuracy.
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine war
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon joins Jim to discuss developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
The All Blacks vs the Springboks
Rugby commentating great John Howson joins Jim to review the All Blacks' performance at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this morning.
Guy Clapshaw: Another Day Like Yesterday
Another Day Like Yesterday is a collection of tall tales but true, well mostly true - from Guy Clapshaw's early days flying for Air New Zealand.
Local council trials a four-day week - could it work here?
New South Wales' Murrumbidgee Council is trialling a four-day week with staff working Monday to Thursday from January next year.
US Correspondent Karen Kasler
Statehouse News bureau chief Karen Kasler joins Jim to discuss the latest in US politics.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Fad diets - a Harvard professor puts them to the test
In the interest of science, Professor Daniel Lieberman has put himself through the mill, trying and documenting a multitude of fad diets.
Bandanas are back
Stylist Sarah Stuart joins Jim to share her love of the fashion accessory du jour, the bandana.
Calling Home: Tane Wolfgramm from London, UK
Tane Wolfgramm is a content creator for one of the most popular and biggest football clubs in the world, Arsenal FC.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Nick Robinson
Our regular quiz artist is taking a break so Jim is joined by RNZ's lead scheduler Nick Robinson,.
The latest from the UK with Andre Spicer
Professor André Spicer joins Jim to discuss headlines in the UK including whether reality is hitting for its new Prime Minister.
What is messing up your Wi-Fi signal, and how to fix it?
From microwaves to fishtanks, there are many suspects that could be chopping the Wi-Fi signal in your home. \
Calling Home: Seohee Lee from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Having grown up on Auckland's North Shore, Seohee Lee has just relocated from Paris to Amsterdam to start a new chapter of her adventure on the other side of the world.
Does red light therapy actually work?
What is red light therapy? Are 'at home' masks therapeutic or just an expensive plastic toy?
Marc Wilson: The Idaho Murders
Victoria University psychology professor Dr Marc Wilson discusses The Idaho Murders, and the phenomenon of ‘bystander apathy’.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Anniversary homecoming for tenor Simon O’Neill
Internationally acclaimed opera singer Simon O'Neill is heading back to New Zealand for performances that will mark a personal anniversary.
Best Song Eva: Eliza McCartney
Hot on the heels of her Commonwealth Games win, Eliza joins Jim to discuss her motivations, what's next, and share her choice for Best Song Eva.
South Korea’s share market crash - is it an omen?
Former market analyst and RNZ business reporter Jeffrey Halley joins Jim to discuss Korea's worst share market crash in history, and the slump in Australia's property market.
The Sunday Morning Quiz
Former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall is with us with a curly question for today's quiz.
The latest from the UK with André Spicer
Professor André Spicer joins Jim to discuss headlines in the UK including the by-election capturing attention because of its controversial and novelty candidates.
Go for Orange: Tips from a Monopoly champ
Officially released by the Parker Brothers in 1935, the boardgame Monopoly has a deeply polarising reputation.
The science behind the ever-mysterious 'earworm'
Why do some songs get stuck in your head for hours, days or even weeks?
Are we losing our privacy to new technology?
How can we protect ourselves against the rapid erosion of our privacy due to new technology?
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Calling Home: Moira Khan in Madrid, Spain
Originally from Paraparaumu, Moira Khan has now lived in Madrid with her family for eight years.
Frances Cook: Is retiring early achievable?
Financial journalist and creator of the Making Cents podcast, Frances Cook joins Jim to discuss the FIRE movement.
Can old fruit and veg be harmful?
Is it ok to cut off the soggy bit of a cucumber and eat the rest?
Sunday Morning Quiz with Hamish McDouall
Former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall is with us with a curly question for today's quiz.
Al Gillespie with the latest on the Middle East
Waikato University International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins the show to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East, following re-escalation between Iran and the US in the last few days.
