Who Is Technology Really For? | Peter Griffin

As AI becomes woven into more of our everyday lives, one big question is becoming harder to ignore: who is technology actually serving? In this episode, technology journalist and author Peter Griffin joins Jack to explore the tension between innovation and consent, and what we risk giving up as po…

Today’s Headlines: Hāwea Health Hub, The Ageing Brain & Local Business Security

  It’s a quick catch-up on some of the stories making news today, from our own backyard to around New Zealand. We look at plans for a proposed new health hub in Hāwea and what having more healthcare closer to home could mean for the local community. There’s also fascinating new research suggesti…

Resilience in Action: How RealNZ Is Rethinking Tourism

What does resilience actually look like when your business depends on the places and communities around you? We’re joined by Tim Wells, Experience Manager at RealNZ, as part of our conversations around this year’s Wao Aotearoa Summit and its theme, Resilience in Action. Tim shares how RealNZ is a…

Vacuum Pipes, Bold Homes & Paid Parking

Three very different stories are making headlines around the South Island today. First, a Gloriavale teacher has been censured following an incident where a student was struck with a vacuum cleaner pipe. Then closer to home, we take a look at a striking Wānaka house turning heads thanks to its bo…

KiwiHarvest CEO Angela Calver

What happens to good food that shops and growers can’t sell? KiwiHarvest works to get it to people who can use it. This morning, Jack talks with KiwiHarvest CEO Angela Calver about how the team rescues surplus food and shares it through community organisations. They discuss the work happening acro…

Naked at Takeoff: The Flight Delay Nobody Saw Coming

A Southwest Airlines flight in the US was preparing for takeoff when one passenger decided to strip completely naked, bringing the whole departure to a halt. The bizarre incident delayed the flight by around 90 minutes, leaving passengers stuck on board while authorities dealt with the situation. …

School Holiday Kitchen: Cookies, Carrots & Cooking with Del

Looking for a bit of school holiday food inspiration? Del, our very own private chef, is back with easy recipes designed to get the kids into the kitchen without making a massive mess of your grocery budget. This week, Del shares a simple cookie recipe using pantry staples, plus a fresh and tasty …

Courtroom Controversy, Historic Triplets & a Wānaka Rescue First

A big mix of stories from across New Zealand in this episode. We unpack the case of an army officer who avoided conviction following an assault on a Queenstown taxi driver, and look at what happened in court. In Wellington, a remarkable set of Kiwi triplets has made medical history, arriving in t…

The Election Conversation: Bringing NZ Politics to Wānaka

With the General Election approaching, some of New Zealand’s major political voices are coming to Wānaka for The Election Conversation. Jack catches up with Monique Kelly from Wao Aotearoa to preview the event, which will bring representatives from seven political parties together at Rippon Hall a…

Bastille Are Coming to Wānaka! | Kyle Simmons

Bastille are heading to Wānaka! Ahead of the Greenstone Entertainment Summer Concert Series, we catch up with Kyle Simmons from Bastille about life in the band, playing live and what they’re looking forward to when they arrive in Wānaka in January. Kyle takes us behind the scenes of Bastille, fro…