Kereama Taepa's ambitious augmented reality art
Kereama Taepa's work 'Whakairo' has been described as one of the most ambitious augmented reality art experiences ever shown in a New Zealand gallery.
Nov 14, 2025•17 min
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Liam Dann: AI bubble fears and "green shoots"
Investors are fearful that the AI bubble may be about to burst but what are the wider implications if that happens?
Nov 14, 2025•14 min
Nick Tupara: Waeranga A Hika 160 years on
This week hundreds will commemorate the loss, arrest and deportation of their ancestors in a siege that took place 160 years ago on Waeranga A Hika.
Nov 14, 2025•18 min
Corey Baker: Dancing with the celebrities
Corey Baker's career has taken him from Hornby to Hollywood. The choreographer and filmmaker has worked with Lady Gaga, Tim Burton and Dua Lipa, among others.
Nov 14, 2025•21 min
Hamish McKenzie: The impact of independent journalism
Otago-born Hamish McKenzie co-founded subscription publishing start-up Substack and is its Chief Writing Officer.
Nov 14, 2025•25 min
Lars Wittig: A new way of working
Hybrid working - and the option of flexible workspaces - is a worldwide trend that is also being adopted here.
Nov 14, 2025•12 min
Pill Rolling Fingers: The experience of Early Onset Parkinson's
A recent recipient of a coveted Marsden grant to research early-onset Parkinson's was diagnosed with the disease herself, age 41.
Nov 14, 2025•19 min
Fran Lebowitz unleashed
Never short of an opinion, Fran Lebowitz has for decades lambasted the ridiculous.
Nov 14, 2025•20 min
The power of the Pause
For people pleasers who say "yes" too often, setting boundaries can be really hard.
Nov 14, 2025•18 min
The Etymology Nerd: How language shapes us
Language is evolving under the influence of internet slang, algorithms and influencer culture but what does that mean for the future of communication?
Nov 14, 2025•21 min
The weekend in sport
In a big weekend of sport involving the Black Caps, the Silver Ferns and the All Whites, the All Blacks are taking on England at Twickenham overnight.
Nov 14, 2025•9 min
Reaching for the stars: Kiwi tech in space
Zenno Astronautics is partnering with a US company called Portal Space Systems which will use Zenno's technology to launch their spacecraft into orbit next year.
Nov 14, 2025•5 min
Changing our climate law
COP30 - the 30th annual United Nations climate summit comes as the government faces criticism for its planned amendments to the Climate Change Response Act.
Nov 14, 2025•5 min
Te Pāti Māori: Out but not over
MP's Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa- Kingi were expelled from the party this week with President John Tamihere accusing them of plotting a leadership coup.
Nov 14, 2025•8 min
Latest on Trump and Epstein
In emails released this week, the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote "the dog that hasn't barked is Trump."
Nov 14, 2025•6 min
Call for police reform
Organisations working to end sexual violence are calling for comprehensive police reform.
Nov 14, 2025•10 min
The tech behind NZ's Earth Science
Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week looking at the technology driving new Earth science.
Nov 07, 2025•13 min
Christian White: an almost accidental author
He once sold sandwiches but thanks to the overnight success of his debut novel, Christian White can now focus on telling stories - especially scary ones.
Nov 07, 2025•19 min
Chelsea Winter: Nourishing mind, body and soul
New Zealand's best-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter is back with a brand-new cookbook 'Nourish'.
Nov 07, 2025•16 min
PM's Award for Literary Achievement for Non-fiction: Ross Calman
This week historian, te reo Maori translator and author, Ross Calman received the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement for Non-fiction.
Nov 07, 2025•22 min
Saul David: Tunisgrad
The Allied campaign in North Africa was a turning point of World War Two. New Zealand forces including the Maori Battalion were major players.
Nov 07, 2025•22 min
Dan Te Whenua Walker: Shaping AI with Te Ao Maori
Dan Te Whenua Walker is the global co-chair for Indigenous at Microsoft - a group that empowers employees to share, support and celebrate indigenous culture.
Nov 07, 2025•25 min
Priscilla Presley - Life after Elvis
Priscilla Presley tells Guyon Espiner what she lost and what she found when she walked away from Elvis Presley.
Nov 07, 2025•13 min
41 years in the making: The Ngāti Pāoa settlement
About 500 Ngāti Pāoa iwi members filled the parliamentary gallery this week to witness the house pass their treaty bill. The claim was lodged 41 years ago. The iwi received 23 million dollars in compensation.
Nov 07, 2025•5 min
Eli Katoa: How was he allowed to play?
The fallout from Tongan forward Eli Katoa's concussion came hard and fast this week resulting in him being hospitalised and requiring brain surgery.
Nov 07, 2025•6 min
A lifetime fighting fires
Today the Paekakariki fire brigade is turning 80. Paekakariki Deputy Chief Aaron Richardson spoke to Guyon ahead of today's celebrations.
Nov 07, 2025•5 min
Proposed ban on beggars and rough sleepers
The government has said it is considering a ban on people begging and sleeping rough in central business districts.
Nov 07, 2025•6 min
President Trump vs the Mayor of New York
President Donald Trump has lashed out at New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Anita Powell served as Voice Of America's Bureau Chief and Whitehouse Correspondent, she joined Guyon live from Washington with the latest.
Nov 07, 2025•5 min
Dr Bryan Betty: Youth diabetes on the rise
Diabetes was once considered a condition that only affected older adults but now more and more younger patients are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Nov 07, 2025•6 min
Temuera Morrison on Lee Tamahori
Iconic New Zealand film director Lee Tamahori passed away this week aged 75. Temuera Morrison pays tribute to the man who did so much to shape his career.
Nov 07, 2025•12 min
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