Sunday Morning

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?

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.

Internationally acclaimed author Nalini Singh joins Jim to discuss the art of romance writing and to pick her Best Song Eva.

UB40 is returning to New Zealand for one show next year with The Unstoppable Tour.

A mistrial has been declared in the Lindsay Clancy case which has engrossed the United States for the last seven weeks.

At just 14, Auckland actor Asher Whitehead is already making his mark on the international stage.

RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter is in South Africa covering the tour.

Tauranga-based cobbler and TikTok personality Shane Barr shares some tips on how to extend the life of your footwear.

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.

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.

Shawn Pruchnicki joins Jim to discuss the safety compromises at Boeing as examined in new Netflix documentary Freefall: a reckoning for Boeing.

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' worst nightmare is getting lost in the bush so, he's written about it.

British lexicographer and Countdown's word expert Susie Dent joins Jim to chat about her latest murder mystery novel, Death Writ Large.

Hamilton-raised Charlisse Leger-Walker is the first New Zealander to be drafted into the WNBA.

Joel Hicks holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for most male wins in one of Britain's most eccentric sporting traditions.

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.

Rugby writer Gregor Paul joins Jim to assess this morning's performance at the AB v Springbok match in Cape Town.

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.

Foot and gait specialist, Courtney Conley has set out to transform our understanding of the importance of the simple act of walking.

Pax Assadi is appearing at WORD next week to talk about his memoir Mortified.

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.

With the general election rapidly approaching, the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system under scrutiny,  But what would replace it?

Epidemiologist Michael Baker explains who is more likely to develop pneumonia and how people can protect themselves.

Science websites reporting that standard WiFi routers can now identify us with near-perfect accuracy.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon joins Jim to discuss developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.

Rugby commentating great John Howson joins Jim to review the All Blacks' performance at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this morning.

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.

New South Wales' Murrumbidgee Council is trialling a four-day week with staff working Monday to Thursday from January next year.

Statehouse News bureau chief Karen Kasler joins Jim to discuss the latest in US politics.

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

In the interest of science, Professor Daniel Lieberman has put himself through the mill, trying and documenting a multitude of fad diets.

Stylist Sarah Stuart joins Jim to share her love of the fashion accessory du jour, the bandana.

Tane Wolfgramm is a content creator for one of the most popular and biggest football clubs in the world, Arsenal FC.

Our regular quiz artist is taking a break so Jim is joined by RNZ's lead scheduler Nick Robinson,.

Professor André Spicer joins Jim to discuss headlines in the UK including whether reality is hitting for its new Prime Minister.

From microwaves to fishtanks, there are many suspects that could be chopping the Wi-Fi signal in your home. \

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.

What is red light therapy? Are 'at home' masks therapeutic or just an expensive plastic toy?

Victoria University psychology professor Dr Marc Wilson discusses The Idaho Murders, and the phenomenon of ‘bystander apathy’.

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

Internationally acclaimed opera singer Simon O'Neill is heading back to New Zealand for performances that will mark a personal anniversary.

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.

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.

Former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall is with us with a curly question for today's quiz.

Professor André Spicer joins Jim to discuss headlines in the UK including the by-election capturing attention because of its controversial and novelty candidates.

Officially released by the Parker Brothers in 1935, the boardgame Monopoly has a deeply polarising reputation.

Why do some songs get stuck in your head for hours, days or even weeks?

How can we protect ourselves against the rapid erosion of our privacy due to new technology?

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science.

Originally from Paraparaumu, Moira Khan has now lived in Madrid with her family for eight years.

Financial journalist and creator of the Making Cents podcast, Frances Cook joins Jim to discuss the FIRE movement.

Is it ok to cut off the soggy bit of a cucumber and eat the rest?

Former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall is with us with a curly question for today's quiz.

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.