RNZ: Sunday Morning

Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back with us on Sunday Morning. This time she digs into claims that a type of fibre could have weight loss properties like that of Ozempic.

Journalist Matt Chisholm was burnt out and needed a break from his Auckland lifestyle where he worked on current affairs shows including Seven Sharp, Fair Go and Sunday, plus Celebrity Treasure Island. Matt checks in with Jim to talk about his book The Road to Chatto Creek, which contains tales of his new life in Central Otago where he breeds sheep and cattle - and where he says he finally feels at home.

Tune in to hear the question Jim throws listeners.

At the age of just 15, Luca Pferdmenges began ticking off a list with the intention of visiting every country in the world. Now age 22, he has visited 190 countries out of a possible 195. He talks us though the highs and the lows.

Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science.

Our U.S. correspondent, Mitch McCann takes a look back at another week in US Politics including the big names and the rising stars at the Democratic National Convention.

Official Guidelines from the World Health Organisation say we should be aiming for at least 150 minutes of vigorous activity each week to live healthy lives. But Martin Gibala, the author of The One-Minute Workout, says we can save time and still reap the benefits by doing shorter and more rigorous bursts.

Holding ministers to account and also amplifying their spending statements without scrutiny; two editors in Asia holding the line on media freedom; update on advocacy ad angst.

Originally from Upper Hutt, Bryan Caldwell started his working life as a stage lighting technician here in Aotearoa but for the past six years, he's been working for NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

As energy prices are set to soar in the UK, we catch up our correspondent Charlie Dreaver.

We get the latest from Barcelona with Lisette Reymer.

When Sunday Times journalist Decca Aitkenhead tried to persuade her sons and their friends to stop using their smartphones for four weeks, their initial reaction was horror.   

Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science.

Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz.   

The All Blacks bounced back to win against Argentina at Eden Park. Now what?

Andy Summers is best known as the guitarist in The Police alongside bandmates Sting and Stewart Copeland. He will be performing solo in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington later this year. 

ABC News journalist Candice Prosser says she has come to terms with her towering stature.

Mediawatch looks at how the news media are using artificial intelligence these days. What is AI technology good for? What is it bad at? And do media need to be ready for the fake AI content that's undermining news? Also: further fallout from a controversial advert run by The New Zealand Herald.

Calling Home this Sunday is Jesse Kershaw who lives in Morges, Switzerland and works at the CERN laboratory near Geneva.

Sunday Morning regular Dr Richard Webby says Covid-19 is a now a year-round issue with the risk to people with underlying health issues and older people still ongoing.

Olympian Dave Gerrard reached the semi-finals of the 200 metres butterfly at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. Since then, he's been to 12 Summer Olympic games in various roles, including team doctor. He looks back on the highs and lows of the Olympic Games in Paris.

First World War airman Keith 'Grid' Caldwell played a pivotal role in sustaining military aviation in interwar New Zealand, yet he's a name most are unfamiliar with. Dr Adam Claasen is a leading military historian at Massey University. His new book 'Grid: The life and times of First World War fighter ace Keith Caldwell' has been five years in the making, detailing Caldwell's journey from early flight training in Auckland to his death-defying combat missions over enemy lines on the Western Front.

Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science.

Dave 'Chook' Henwoods work developing criminal profiling in New Zealand, lead to catching some of New Zealand's worst rapists and murderers. He shares his story in his book 'Unmasking Monsters'.

'Sleep Divorce' is a growing trend around the world. Sleep psychologist Dan Ford shares the pros and cons of sleeping separately.

Mediawatch looks back at the media in the middle of political rows about race relations - and why Maori journalists want an apology over a controversial advocacy ad in the Herald. Also: how social media amplified anger over the riots in the UK - and boxing at the Olympics.

From humble beginnings performing magic tricks in Hamilton shopping centres to travelling the world as a trapeze artist with a circus, Bryan Donaldson's life reads something like a movie script. Now settled in Ireland with his wife and two young sons, Bryan runs 'High Performance' the UK's only specialist circus rigging company.

Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC quiz show 'Only Connect' which is known for being both difficult to crack and totally obvious. It's Sunday morning, so wake up your brain and have a go!

On the 12 August 1949, fifty-eight countries, hoping to limit the kinds of horrors seen during the Second World War, signed the four Geneva Conventions. Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins us...

Golfer Lydia Ko has bagged Olympic gold in Paris and qualified for the LPGA Hall of Fame. RNZ's Barry Guy caught up with her after her win.

Science writer David Robson specialises in the brain, body and human behaviour. In a recent New Scientist article, he explored ways to train yourself to employ better exercise habits - and ended up writing advice on achieving accountability and living with compassion for ourselves.

Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science.

Our regular US correspondent Karen Kasler is here with the latest political news.

Tim Bevan was born in Queenstown and educated in Britain where he co-founded Working Title films.

Since starting in 1997, this all-round culinary adventure has toured in 43 countries worldwide. 

Mediawatch looks at a controversy over the use of AI artificial intellgince the New Zealand Herald - and asks if readers should be told when AI technology creates news content. Also: how the media jumped the gun over our lack of medals at the Olympics - and an unconvincing complaint about the All Blacks spurning our media.

We catch up with New Zealander, Duncan who runs the Black Sheep Society bar in Paris.

In his new autobiography, the now-retired Sam Whitelock reflects on his career which spanned the most successful modern All Blacks era. 

Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz. 

All the latest news, medals and stories from our correspondent Barry Guy in Paris.

RNZ producer and movie buff Sam Hollis shares his top 5 Olympic Games themed movies.

Why would a self-described astrology hater download an astrology app for parenting and use it to help look after her 21-month-old son?