Sunday Morning

A couple of years ago Mary McGreevy started a TikTok account sharing obituaries that caught her eye.

On November 3, Americans decide which party will control the US Congress. So what does Donald Trump think will happen?

Emanuel Kalafetalis from Research NZ discusses its survey which asked respondents whether politicians should receive protection as they go about their work.

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science including the surprising link between intelligence and how attractive you think you are.

Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo has sold more than 60 million books worldwide, but his literary career began almost by accident.

Tom Cridland aka Sir El Tom John learnt to play the piano in 2021 as part of his effort to quit drinking.

A stunt performer, actor, champion polo player and now singer-songwriter, Greta van den Brink has packed a lot into her 20s.

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

US correspondent Mitch McCann joins Jim with the latest from the campaign trail, the races to watch, and what's at stake for Trump.

In the 1990s, Suzanne Paul earned the affectionate nickname "the infomercial queen" after rising to fame promoting Natural Glow makeup on television.

In her memoir Beyond the Gates of Gloriavale, Rosanna Overcomer details the difficulties of leaving the religious sect and the challenges of adjusting to the freedoms that came with starting over.

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science including a song proven to stop children crying, the ideal length of time for hand washing, and who is most likely to be given money after a lotto win.

Former broadcaster Graham Bolton explains why he initially baulked at using a white cane, and how eventually it became a tool that re-opened his world.

In celebration of 50 years of heavy metal, Iron Maiden are heading back to New Zealand as part of their Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026.

As chatbots become more human-like, a growing debate is emerging over whether artificial intelligence deserves moral consideration.

Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff believes creating "tiny experiments" give us opportunities to learn.

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

Paris correspondent Ross Cullen joins Jim from the French capital with the latest on the demonstrations and the political mood in France.

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

Research tracking nearly 100,000 university students across the US, UK, and Canada over 35 years shows perfectionism is on the rise

Pioneering electronic artist Gary Numan will be making a long-awaited trip Down Under in the new year as part of a three-date arena tour with Simple Minds.

These days Dene Hohweiler calls Freiburg home, a world-renowned cycling city on the edge of Germany's Black Forest.

Three years ago Tyler Brickley decided to fight back against trolls by starting his own movement, one that floods people with kindness.

Olivia Dean's sold-out Auckland concert on Saturday night was the first major test for the newly redeveloped Western Springs Bowl.

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

In his latest book, Ben Macintyre uncovers the remarkable true story of a KGB agent who secretly worked for British intelligence at the height of the Cold War.

The latest work by playwright and director Stuart McKenzie brings together two of his lifelong interests: theatre and the question of belief.

The final book by the late Nigel Latta has informed Lessons on Living, a new three-part documentary series hosted by Married At First Sight Australia resident expert John Aiken.

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

Motoring journalist and former editor of car guide Driven, Dean Evans joins Jim to discuss news from the world of motoring.

After years of writing bestselling rom-coms, Sarah-Kate Lynch has taken a darker turn.

While pollinators like butterflies and bees are welcome visitors to the garden, other winged pests are far less popular.

Actor and inventor Augusta Xu-Holland has lived in China, on-and-off for 13 years.

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

A survey found 59% Kiwis work overtime, but often without extra compensation. Yet 44% of us say we would take a pay cut in exchange for one extra day off every week.

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

Stuart Grieve KC joins Jim to discuss his new book Nothing But the Truth.

TVNZ host Jack Tame joins Jim to discuss how he's preparing for next week's 1News Leaders Debate and to choose his Best Song Eva.

If you're a cat owner, you may have wondered what your cat does when no one is watching. It turns out they're not doing much.

Stylist Sarah Stuart with Jim to discuss what's driving the 'barely there' fingernails trend and whether it really embodies effortless luxury.

1996 Formula One World Champion Damon Hill joins Jim to discuss the documentary Hill, screening as part of the British and Irish Film Festival.

We all have moments when we forget, but are they signs we're on a trajectory towards dementia?

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

UK correspondent Christian Smith joins Jim to discuss the big stories making news in Britain.

Suzy Cato's new show Animal Antics is part of Auckland Live's We The Young festival this school holidays.

A new study by German researchers has reignited questions about the ingredients used in some popular sunscreens.

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

Fans of Bachman-Turner Overdrive are being told 'You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet' ahead of the band's first ever New Zealand performance in February next year.

Internationally respected foot and gait specialist Dr Courtney Conley returns to the show to answer your feet related questions.

In his new book Sniff, Dr Will Tullett explores the history of smells and our attitudes to odours.

Professor Turi King joins Jim to talk about her new book The Secrets of our DNA and why serious discussions are needed around the future of genetics.

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

US correspondent Mitch McCann joins Jim to discuss the latest news coming out of the States.

Award-winning  writer Bruce Ansley joins Jim to discuss The Farm, his new memoir about the trials and tribulations of swapping urban life for a rural dream on Banks Peninsula.

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

Celebrity chef Simon Gault tells Jim about his new delicatessen project, and he shares a brunch recipe for One Pan Toulouse Sausage and Baked Eggs.

Amy Strang is one of many thousands of Airbus employees who call Toulouse home. She's with Jim to talk about life in southwestern France and the beauty and energy of Toulouse.

The former Ultravox and Visage frontman will perform three shows in New Zealand in October after the release of his first album of new material in 12 years.

Tinted windows can look cool, and they can also help keep your car cool. But how dark is too dark?

In a world where we often defer to technology, neuroscientist Adrian Owen says we need to pause and think about whether we should just engage our brain instead.

New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer and former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett joins Jim to discuss the weekend's sudden-death NRL semi-final at a sold-out Eden Park.

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

Tim Owens KC joins Jim once again to discuss developments in Lucy Letby case.