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
Your skincare questions answered by dermatologist AJ Seine
Dermatologist Dr AJ Seine joins Jim to answer your questions about skin health and skin conditions. Dr Seine is in private and public practice in Hamilton and Tauranga, and is a spokesperson for the NZ Dermatological Society.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back with us on Sunday Morning.
Where has all the cash gone?
Cash is being used less for over-the-counter transactions - but money is still being printed. So where is it?
Coming off anti-depressants? Here’s what you need to know
Coming off antidepressants is a medical process and needs to involve a doctor, but there are things people can do to help the process go well.
Louis de Bernières: The problem with the word 'like'
English novelist Louis de Bernières recently penned an impassioned column for The Guardian condemning the creeping use of imprecise and redundant speech.
Why Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz
Professor Jennifer Parker joins Jim to tell him why a toll on the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to happen.
Lucy Corry: The magic of mince
Lucy shares a recipe she has dubbed ‘posh mince’ which can be easily whipped up for a tasty Matariki lunch.
Al Gillespie: Is geopolitics becoming more chaotic?
Waikato University International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins the show to discuss the escalating geopolitical situation.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, renowned for being both hard - and at the same time totally obvious. Wake up your brain and have a go!
Footy frenzy: the FIFA World Cup heats up
Sports reporter Coen Lammers joins us with the latest on FIFA World Cup 2026, and his predictions for the remaining matches.
Dr Johanna Emeney: Horses & Us
For her latest book, Dr Johanna Emeney travelled across the country in search of people whose lives have been shaped by the equine species.
A world-first for actor Jarod Rawiri
Actor Jarod Rawiri is treading the boards at Q Theatre in the world's first indigenous adaptation of British playwright Nick Payne's Constellations.
Chef Helen Turnbull: What to do with winter produce
Restaurateur and chef Helen Turnbull joins us hot off the heels of having her Kapiti Coast establishment 50-50 being included in the first NZ Michelin Guide.
Love Heart: The opportunity for life-long learning
A new learning community for older New Zealanders has been launched in Hawke's Bay and Auckland.
Peter Janssen: Mid-winter walks worth taking
Peter Janssen is well-known for his comprehensive series of NZ travel books, which he has been publishing for almost 20 years.
Mid-Winter Magic in Hokitika
The West Coast town of Hokitika has just kicked off a month-long celebration.
Calling Home: Leteisha Te Awhe-Downey from Manoa, Hawai’i
Fulbright Scholar Leteisha Te Awhe-Downey has spent most of this year in Manoa as a visiting student researcher at the University of Hawai'i.
Want your child to sleep better? Ban phones from the bedroom
New research has shown screen time is preventing quality sleep for young children. T
Authentic new voice for Google Maps NZ
If you've been using Google Maps in the past few days - you may have noticed a change.
Can the body’s ‘sixth sense’ be used to improve our well-being?
Interoception is sometimes described as the body's 'sixth sense' - it's the way we perceive and interpret our internal senses and signals like hunger, thirst, and injury.
Frances Cook: Tips for saving and prospects for job seekers
Independent financial journalist and host of the award-winning Making Cents podcast Frances Cook joins the show once again, this time to discuss the job market, on-line shopping and savings tips.
Jenny Bindon: Who's looking good for FIFA World Cup
Former footballer Jenny Bindon, football coach and mother of All Whites defender Tyler Bindon joins Jim from the USA to discuss the outlook of the FIFA World Cup following this weekend's fixtures.
The latest from the UK with Christian Smith
UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the stories making news in Britain - including soaring temperatures and the new "prime minister in waiting".
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Mark Almond: What is happening in the Middle East?
British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond joins Jim to discuss the latest in the Middle East.
The four risk factors for heart attacks and strokes
Professor Theresa Larkin is with us once again, this time to discuss her research on the human heart.
What’s My Book About: Anne Cleary
Self-taught, Tauranga-based author Anne Cleary is poised to release her debut novel, The Nowhere Boy.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Football playing mum and son make World Cup history
All Whites defender Tyler Bindon and his mum Jenny Bindon are the first mother-son pair to both appear in a World Cup.
Calling Home: James Mitchell from Bali
James Mitchell is originally from Mount Maunganui and now lives in Bali.
Best Song Eva: Alan Davies
Comedian, actor, and writer Alan Davies is bringing his brand new show Think Ahead to New Zealand in July.
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Hamish McDouall
Former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall joins us with a couple of curly questions for today's quiz.
Al Gilliespie: Who’s the winner of the US-Iran war?
Professor Alexander Gillespie joins the show to discuss the wider implications of the deal struck between US and Iran.
The mood-bosting impact of gardening
It might not be a magic pill for improving mental health, but there are proven links between gardening, mental wellbeing, and life satisfaction. A 2023 study of 5000 Brisbane adults found a significant increase in the wellbeing of participants who did 2.5 hours or more of gardening per week - and even more of an increase for those aged 64 or over. Swinburne University of Technology's School o
Jill Harris: Clawmarks Down The Jetty
Imagine leaving your perfectly good job, stepping onto a 34-foot home-made steel sloop, with zero sailing experience, and heading out into open ocean to circumnavigate the globe with $50 dollars in your pocket and a bottle of apple cider. Jill Harris lives these days on a farm in Northland; she has written a memoir about what happened in her earlier life called Clawmarks Down The Jetty: A Nea
Celebrating volunteers with ReliefAid’s Anne Bulley
Humanitarian organisation ReliefAid delivers life-saving aid directly to families living in the world's conflict zones who otherwise would not receive assistance. This leads Kiwi volunteers into extraordinary situations, whether that's in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon or Afghanistan. ReliefAid board member and active volunteer Anne Bulley joins Jim to mark the start of National Volunteer Week.
US Correspondent Karen Kasler
Statehouse News bureau chief Karen Kasler joins Jim to discuss the latest in US politics.
André Spicer on the short shelf-life of leaders
UK prime minister Keir Starmer may be only two years into his five-year parliamentary term, but his leadership is being questioned, with other politicians eyeing the keys to Downing Street. University of London organisational behavior professor André Spicer says political tenures have become nasty, brutish, and short - and it's a trend not confined to politics alone, with stints at the top sh
Pie maestro Wendy Morgan with some irresistible pastry recipes
Pie-maestro Wendy Morgan can't get enough of the classic New Zealand pie. She joins Jim to talk about some of the pie recipes included in her new book - from the traditional Kiwi mince and cheese, to the more exotic like lamb and minted pea pie, plus some yummy veggie options. Easy as Pie: A Relaxed Approach to Pastry and Pie Making by Wendy Morgan is out now.
Good Morning ‘Mr. President’ - impersonator John Di Domenico
When Donald Trump announced his first presidency bid more than a decade ago, actor, comedian and writer John Di Domenico became more in demand than ever. Di Domenico has been donning his Trump outfit since the 1980s and has appeared as him in Hollywood films Meet the Spartans, Disaster Movie, as well as late-night chat shows. Playing Trump might not be as enriching as being the president hims
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Hamish McDouall
Former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall is with us with a curly question for today's quiz. Hamish was a winner on the game show Sale of the Century in 1989 and was the champion of TVNZ's Mastermind programme in 1990. It's Sunday morning, so wake up your brain and have a go!
World Cup Fever!
To kick us off this morning, we head to Vancouver where ABC Sports Reporter Tom Wildie is on the ground soaking up the vibes. He'll bring us the latest FIFA World Cup action and tell us about the build up to the day's hotly anticipated games, including Australia taking on Türkiye.
Stylist Sarah Stuart on ‘ugly’ footwear and fall fashion
If you've been out and about lately, you may have noticed that so called 'ugly' shoes are so hot right now.
Could Taupo have another supereruption?
Around 350,000 years ago, New Zealand looked and sounded very different from how it looks and sounds today, but in the proverbial blink of an eye, everything changed.
Simply Brill: the building that shaped 60s pop music
The heyday of the hit factory is now being celebrated in cabaret show Simply Brill, featuring three of Australia's most acclaimed cabaret artists.
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 honey, French fries, and the value of leaving a legacy.
Why do the AI companies want us to be afraid?
BBC tech correspondent Thomas Germain says fear-mongering is a marketing approach used by AI companies that obscures what's really going on with this technology.
Sir Dave Dobbyn at the Civic: 'It's like a church for me'
Next month Sir Dave Dobbyn will be performing at The Civic theatre in Auckland for one-night only show, Selected Songs Encore.
Are you washing your hair enough?
How often should we wash our hair? It's one of those eternal questions that divides the internet.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Cedric Leighton on 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 USA/Israel and Iran.
Best Song Eva: Madeline Sami
Acclaimed actor, writer and director Madeleine Sami is taking the helm as host of The Traitors New Zealand for its imminent third season. The show, which pits 21 players against each other to compete for a cash prize through strategy and deception, is set to hit screens Sunday evening with Madeline taking over from previous host Paul Henry. She joins Jim to chat about what it was like filming
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
We've discovered that GLP-1 drugs have all manner of attributes along with weight loss, some of those attributes pertaining to mood improvement by reducing inflammation.
Noelle McCarthy raises the stakes with new memoir
Following on the heels of her highly celebrated 2022 memoir Grand, Noelle McCarthy is now poised to share her new book, Stakes.
10 Questions in 10 Minutes with Bernard Hickey
Economics commentator Bernard Hickey is with Jim to ask 10 questions on the economic state of New Zealand and the world.
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.
Lyndsey Simpson: The Age Rebellion
As we live longer than generations before us, how do we design a life that will have meaning and purpose?
How good is online dental advice?
Dr Murray Thomson joins Jim to weigh in on some of the dental advice we get from social media.
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.
Dr Jack Watling: The latest on Ukraine and Iran
Dr Jack Watling joins Jim to discuss the latest in Ukraine and Iran.
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