Latest Podcasts

Why the long-debated bed tax is back on the political agenda

Under RTNZ’s plan, Inland Revenue would collect and return funds to regions.

What the new KiwiSaver and Greens tax plans mean for your wallet

National proposes making KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers.

'So much at stake': How Hurricanes and Chiefs stack up for title showdown

Tickets for Saturday's final sold out in 15 minutes.

Controversial fisheries reforms abandoned until after election, minister cites ‘disharmony’ in Parliament

National faced a lot of backlash over the bill.

How a 30-year plan aims to take politics out of NZ’s infrastructure decisions

Labour and Greens joined the Government in endorsing the 30-year blueprint.

What is a parliamentary budget office and does NZ need one?

The election war of numbers is back, and so are calls for an independent budget office.

Fifa World Cup: NZME experts predict the winners and where the All Whites will finish

NZME's panel share their predictions for the expanded 48-team tournament.

Why Labour's $20 public transport cap is about more than cheaper fares

Has Hipkins just given us the first glimpse of Labour's election strategy?

What will the Iran deal mean for mortgage rates?

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann look at the economic implications of the Iran deal for NZ.

Why New Zealand is making global headlines for all the wrong reasons

How bad is the downturn? Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann dig into the latest housing data.

We should raise the super age, right? But would you happily sacrifice $60k?

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of over-65s still in work at 24%.

The Economy of Everything: Why Luxon faces pressure to still deliver treats

Podcast: New Treasury forecasts are expected to look 'ugly' as growth slows.

Will petrol still hit $5 a litre – or did we dodge a bullet?

The Economy of Everything podcast examines why the fuel apocalypse hasn't happened yet.

The Kiwi dream is starting to look Australian

It’s getting harder to convince young people their future is in New Zealand

‘Food prices haven’t started to rise yet’: New podcast The Economy of Everything

Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack how the Iran war is lifting living costs.

Money Talks: ‘Deeply uncomfortable’ - Westpac CEO on $2.4m salary made public

Listen: 'I recognise that I get paid a lot of money,' Catherine McGrath says.

'These idiots should be shot': The wartime blunder that infuriated Kiwi soldiers

From African victory to Greek tragedy, the final chapter of the Kiwi 'desert pirates'.

Why Hitler ordered Kiwi 'desert pirates' to be shot on sight

NZ soldiers describe their daring work behind enemy lines in a new podcast.

Desert Pirates: The secret Kiwi unit that pioneered the world's special forces

Historic audio and video recordings reveal life inside the Long Range Desert Group.

Desert Pirates - a short film about the Long Range Desert Group

This is the story of the LRDG, an elite NZ unit in WWII. For more, listen to the podcast series 'Desert Pirates'. Short film by Bird of Paradise Productions for NZ Herald.

The Elephant: Merit v inclusion – the great DEI hiring debate

Should employers consider diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring?

Are you Pākehā? New survey shows what white NZers think

The survey was commissioned for The Elephant, which tackles controversial topics.

Free speech or hate speech? Watch the debate on The Elephant

The Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid.

'Everyone is frightened': The Elephant debates what defines a woman 

Dame Susan Devoy says she's changed her mind – if you identify as a woman, you can be one.

'He was lying': How top politician gave green light to Rainbow Warrior bombing

French President Francois Mitterrand approved the secret operation, says journalist.

'Pretty kinky': How black pantyhose helped NZ police nail French spies

Scientists linked a pair of stockings bought in Paris to the 1985 Rainbow Warrior bombing.

‘I had poison in my blood': Three generations of cancer after French nuclear tests

Rainbow Warrior podcast visits Tahiti for horrific back story to 1985 Auckland bombing.

Rainbow Warrior myth-busters: The getaway sub and the accidental spy

Bomber reveals truth behind long-standing rumours about French attack on Greenpeace ship.

'They wanted to send a message': Rainbow Warrior bomber speaks out

Combat diver Jean-Luc Kister explains how France's 1985 attack failed in every way.

'None of the signs' – the odd behaviour that gave Rainbow Warrior bombers away

NZ police had no evidence but could see two captured French spies weren't newlyweds.

The day France attacked NZ: Spies, lies and bombing an anti-nuclear boat in Auckland

New podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing.

‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroin

The drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer.

He owns 43 properties and believes there should be a capital gains tax

Andrew Nicol says he could "stomach that a lot more than paying more tax week-to-week".

How to find and unlock your forgotten UK pension money

Some Kiwis are discovering forgotten UK pensions worth hundreds of thousands.

SpaceX goes public - opportunity of a lifetime or bubble in the making?

Three mega listings could reshape markets and test investors' nerves.

The crypto tax trap that could leave Kiwis owing money they no longer have

New powers and tougher penalties mean flying under the radar is getting harder.

The biggest mistake people make when asking for more money

A negotiation expert says trying not to seem 'greedy' can cost you dearly.

'They are door-knocking': Expert's warning as IRD step up overdue tax collections

New Zealanders owe $9.5 billion in overdue tax and the IRD is losing patience.

The green loan trap that could cost you later

Cheap rates can still create cashflow pain and long-term debt problems

Your relationship with money can be costly, here's how to change it

Most of us aren't bad with money, we just have a complicated relationship with it.

Off air: RNZ cuts shows, roles and youth brand as part of slashed budget

'Tahi has not reached target audience to extent that would justify continuing to fund it.'

Facebook's hidden sign: The Kiwi Marketplace founder with a powerful message for NZ business

'Tech companies are trained from birth to never be complacent because ... you die.'

'Cruel': Bald ad slammed; Omitted Ruby Tui in World Cup ad; $2.5m public funds – Shorty St saved

Is MediaWorks' owner up for sale? A new RNZ executive role to help focus on radio ratings.

A startling, ruthless revival: 'Rebel Alliance' Sky rediscovers its mojo in TV wars

Sky TV shares now sit at a 5-year high - CEO on sports rights, a $1 deal & customer views.

Markets with Madison host on her ‘terrifying’ media move and shunning NZ tall poppy syndrome

Going it alone: Business show host on a career borne from an obsession with TV news.

Public film agency's global missions: 'You won't see any photos of us drinking'

The NZ Film Commission front-foots more than $300k of international travel in 2025.

'A couple of detractors': Revealed - the early battle to get The Casketeers to air on TVNZ

The founder and owneer of Great Southern Television on the future of the screen industry.

'Hostile from outset': Heather du Plessis-Allan on Ardern, Luxon and evasive politicians

And does the broadcaster of the year want to one day be Newstalk ZB breakfast host?

'We were not born hating our bodies'

The simple message that body positive advocate Taryn Brumfitt wants us to remember.

The ADHD ‘collision’ blindsiding women in midlife

The onset of perimenopause can derail coping strategies built over decades.

Is the world really as angry as it seems on social media?

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales says algorithms reward outrage and distort reality online

Why criticism hits differently in midlife

When you're at capacity, criticism can push you over the edge.

Why you can't blame menopause for midlife weight gain

Expert says menopause can set the stage for weight gain, but it's not a direct cause

Why some trending cosmetic treatments are a gamble on your face

Expert warns untested injectables and online trends pose real risks.

What happens to your relationship when the kids leave home?

Cracks in a relationship can be easy to ignore in the busyness of family life.

What help really looks like when someone is terminally ill

Jana McPherson shares what was most helpful during her husband's terminal illness.

Petra Bagust says NZ's obsession with independence is 'a bit of bull****'

The broadcaster argues we've been sold an unrealistic idea of self sufficiency.

What celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge wants men to know

From hotel-room loneliness to men's groups, the chef shares what he's learned.

Running the country can be a lonely job

Veteran political journalist Barry Soper says it's a tough job to live in a goldfish bowl

Paul Ego is going solo and pushing boundaries

After 30 years sharing the stage with other comedians, Ego is stepping out on his own.

The online post that brought Laura McGoldrick to tears

The broadcaster opens up about ambition, family and shifting priorities.

The hidden aftermath of surviving Whakaari White Island

The eruption marked the beginning of a traumatic journey for Kelsey Waghorn.

'It could've ended my political career' – David Seymour on being unapologetically himself

How the Deputy Prime Minister took a risk that won over a crowd.

Why Tom Sainsbury stopped parodying politicians

The comedian reflects on how his work has changed as his audience has grown.

A Moment In Crime podcast: Special investigation delves into life of alleged cancer fraudster

Nicola Flint told friends she was dying of cancer. Police say she never had the disease.

A Moment in Crime: Podcast delves into life of alleged cancer fraudster

Nicola Flint told friends she was dying of cancer. Police say she never had the disease.

A Moment in Crime: Podcast revisits the crime that shook Ōpōtiki

Harry Matchitt's conviction was quashed after the Court of Appeal found flaws.

A Moment In Crime podcast special: Killer’s diary exposes truth she cannot speak

Bronwyn Warwick’s prison diary exposes the day she became a killer – listen now.

South Auckland massacre: Child survivor’s harrowing 111 call revealed in podcast

In May 1992, Brian Schlaepfer killed six family members in South Auckland.

From the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei Bao

True crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch.

Miscarriage of justice: The Peter Ellis case revisited

The Peter Ellis case is one of the most controversial in New Zealand legal history.

'Keeps me up at night': Top Youth Court judge gives rare interview about NZ's kid criminals

Head Youth Court Judge Isa Malosi speaks to A Moment In Crime podcast.

From super yachts to solo travel: The best travel advice you need right now

From Aesha Scott to top travel agents - here are the tips you need.

She's visited every country on the planet solo - and there's only one she won't go back to

Jessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35.

Why passports could be on the way out - and other ways travel is innovating

Soon, every part of the check-in process for a flight could be digitised.

The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand

Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.

Overtourism in Europe: Where you can go to avoid the crowds and charges

Many European cities are limiting the number of tourists coming in.

The biggest mistake Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday

Trip Notes this week dives into tips and tricks for a Pacific holiday.

Why budget travel is no longer just for '3 in the morning, Jägerbomb' customers

The types of people seeking cheaper holidays have changed in recent years.

37 million people are expected to cruise this year - here’s why it’s time to get on board

The average age of cruise ship passengers has also dropped in the post-Covid world.

'I don’t have any empathy': Notorious NZ catfisher addresses impact on her victims

Natalia Burgess was originally exposed for her crimes in 2011.

The reality star, the catfisher, and the unaired interview

Dr Niki Osborne had quite the flashback while listening to a NZ Herald podcast.

'I don’t have any empathy': Notorious catfisher addresses impact on her victims

Natalia Burgess was originally exposed for her crimes in 2011.

‘She wasn’t real’: Mother’s anguish when son’s suicide followed catfished love affair

A mother's grief exposed – new catfishing brings back the horror of her son's death.

The Puppeteer — inside the fantasy world of a woman who has catfished for 23 years

'Facebook predator' Natalia Burgess is again creating false identities online.

Dozens of personas, multiple victims: Is this NZ's worst catfisher?

The Herald exposed her in 2011. 13 years later, can she be stopped?

True crime podcast: No justice for victim 90 years after love-triangle killing

Murdered man had two great loves in the last year of his life, and neither was his wife.

Below the surface: What really happened to scuba diver Goy Thongsi?

She sunk out of sight. It was two days before her body was found on the seabed.

NZ Herald podcast wins top awards at New York Festival Radio Awards

Listen now to Heaven's Helpline - a six-part investigation into the Mormon church in NZ.

Mormon sex abuse scandal: Three things NZ could do now to stop it

Lawmakers could force change to help protect abused children, says Murray Jones.

'Abuse flourishes in secrecy': How Mormon women are fighting back

The final episode of Heaven's Helpline explores attempts to reform the LDS church.

An abuse of trust: How the Mormon church put a paedophile in charge of its young people

Episode five of Heaven's Helpline tells the shocking story of Daniel Taylor in Kaitaia.

Seven years of silence: How a NZ child abuse investigator exposed the US Mormon church

Episode four of our podcast reveals the shocking truth behind the church's helpline.

'You can get over this' – Ex-Mormons describe how NZ church protected abusers, not victims

Bishops played a crucial role, the Heaven's Helpline podcast discovers.

Helpline set up 'to protect victims' of abuse, says Mormon church

The church's full response to claims of a cover-up in the Heaven's Helpline podcast.

Prophecy, polygamy, and basketball - a brief history of the Mormon church in NZ

A church that began in the US had huge success with Māori followers.

Neurodiversity in New Zealand: How are we doing?

Recognising neurodiversity is one thing. Understanding individuals is another.

What happens when a young person is chronically overstimulated?

Expert says young people presenting with anxiety may be experiencing something deeper

What science can now tell us about neurodivergent brains

Brain scans, genetics and the evidence changing how we understand neurodivergent minds.

When ADHD collides with perimenopause, everything can fall apart

Why midlife is a tipping point many women never saw coming

The complex intersection of gender diversity and neurodiversity

How parents and experts are approaching identity in adolescence.

The untapped potential of neurodiversity that's wasted in most workplaces

How workplace norms might be stifling brilliant minds capable of solving complex problems.

The four-day treatment helping people break free from OCD

New Zealand trial results have been successful, offering hope for some 100,000 sufferers.

ADHD: Why you’re still struggling (and what might actually help)

Even after a diagnosis, many are still quietly struggling. So what are we missing?