Podcasts about Otago

Dr Jenny Jandt is a Senior Lecturer in Zoology at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and joins Emile Donovan to answer this question.

Police and the University of Otago will be monitoring student behaviour, with concerns about another year of out-of-control and dangerous behaviour during Orientation Week. Tess Brunton reports.

A look at how Clyde Orchard's recent cherry and stonefruit harvest has gone and a tour of a new purpose built accommodation for its RSE workers.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can learn more about Clyde Orchards, here.With thanks to:Kris Robb and Mike MangauMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

There's concern that some behaviour at Dunedin's annual Flo and O weeks is out of control and highly dangerous, with students clambering onto roofs. A young man was critically injured early this morning after falling about ten metres from an Otago University building. A wine bottle was found on a ledge. Senior Sergeant Craig Dinnissen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Queenstown council has teamed up with local police to create videos for tourists promoting safe driving in the district. The idea came from the council's transportation engineer Xinghao Chen who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Otago Rugby Legend Brendan Laney catches up with Ric & Chappy to preview the Highlanders 2026 Super Rugby season, squad, coaching group, major injuries to key players, Jamie Joseph & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public law expert professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago joins Emile Donovan.

Trust is integral to the therapeutic relationship between patients and clinicians in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. But does that trust go both ways? If you do a deep dive into the literature on trust, you'll find that it almost always talks about whether patients trust clinicians, not if clinicians trust patients. There's also an inherent bias built into the biomedical environment where so called 'objective' tests - the imaging, the bloodwork, the physical performance tests that clinicians administer - are prioritised over patients' lived experience and expertise, which is derided as 'subjective' and somehow less trustworthy. Today's guests today invite you to join a revolution of starting from a place of trusting people with pain, and acknowledging the patient's expertise. Joletta Belton is an author, advocate and patient engagement in research specialist, who makes sense of pain through science and stories. Dr Ben Darlow is a physiotherapy specialist and Professor of Primary Health Care at The University of Otago in Aotearoa/New Zealand. ------------------------------ RESOURCES Do we trust patients in pain viewpoint: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2025.13725 Jo's substack (MyCuppaJo): https://mycuppajo.substack.com/ Framework for establishing connections in physiotherapy practice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29432058/

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3287: Radio New Zealand breaks down the science behind vitamin C, showing it's not a miracle cold cure but a vital nutrient with powerful benefits when used wisely. Learn how vitamin C supports everything from genetic regulation to immune defense, why our bodies absorb it like sponges, and how a few kiwifruit or capsicum can do more than most pills, unless you're already under physical or immune stress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/articles/vitamin-c/ Quotes to ponder: "Vitamin C is at the hub of almost every biological function that we know." "There are specific vitamin C transporters that line our entire intestine." "The more ill you are, the harder your body is having to fight to maintain you being alive." Episode references: Free Radical Research Centre – University of Otago: https://www.otago.ac.nz/free-radical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3287: Radio New Zealand breaks down the science behind vitamin C, showing it's not a miracle cold cure but a vital nutrient with powerful benefits when used wisely. Learn how vitamin C supports everything from genetic regulation to immune defense, why our bodies absorb it like sponges, and how a few kiwifruit or capsicum can do more than most pills, unless you're already under physical or immune stress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/articles/vitamin-c/ Quotes to ponder: "Vitamin C is at the hub of almost every biological function that we know." "There are specific vitamin C transporters that line our entire intestine." "The more ill you are, the harder your body is having to fight to maintain you being alive." Episode references: Free Radical Research Centre – University of Otago: https://www.otago.ac.nz/free-radical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dom talks with Thomas Slee, winner of the FMG Otago/Southland Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final, about his performance over the weekend, preparations for the Grand Final and his contract milking role in Southland. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

A new month arrives for the STA Clinician Podcast, and with it new focus topic: ‘Understanding Pain in 2026'. In this first part of four episodes, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive.com is joined by Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson (Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Academic Coordinator, Postgraduate Programmes in Pain & Pain Management at University of Otago, New Zealand, Mentor & Content Expert for Modern Pain Care) and Ben Whybrow (Pain Specialist Physiotherapist in the NHS, Communication Skills Facilitator for Cambridge Medical School, host of “Clinical Communication Podcast," Community Manager & Content Expert for Modern Pain Care). With so much changing & evolving information out there regarding pain, how to explain it, when to treat it, HOW to treat it, it can often be tricky for healthcare professionals to stay up-to-date, but we must as we have an ethical, moral, and professional obligation to stay current with modern understandings of pain, in order to provide competent, compassionate, evidence‑based care. But fear not, for that's what this month is all about. Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson & Ben Whybrow review recent shifts in pain science, discuss the limits of over-explaining neurobiology, and why context matters more than lecture-style patient education. The conversation focuses on practical approaches: ask patients their main concerns, prioritize collaborative problem-solving and graded doing over long explanations. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:04:04 - Introducing Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson & Ben Whybrow 00:07:12 - The Role of Communication in Pain Management 00:15:16 - Shifts in Pain Understanding 00:20:52 - The Importance of Hope 00:24:07 - Rethinking Pain Treatment Approaches 00:31:54 - The Power of Doing 00:35:38 - Engaging with Patients' Concerns 00:42:06 - Addressing Patients' Main Concerns 00:45:51 - Confidence in Moving Again 00:53:28 - Practical Tips for Clinicians 00:59:37 - Conclusion and Future Discussions Useful links Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson - Blog  Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson on Facebook Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson on Instagram Ben Whybrow on Instagram Clinical Communication Podcast on Spotify  Modern Pain Care Website Guests in Future Episodes  Part 2 - Wed Feb 11th with special guests Professor Dave Newell, Head of The Centre for Pain & Active Inference Research at Health Sciences University, and Anna Maria Mazzieri, Director of The ST School & current PhD student at Health Sciences University Part 3 Tues Feb 17th with special guest Dr. Rachel Dewar-Haggart, Postdoctoral Qualitative Researcher within the Medical Sociology & Health Experiences Research Group at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford. Part 4 Wed Feb 25th with special guest Dr. Rachel Zoffness, Pain scientist, International Speaker, Science Writer, with her new book “Tell Me Where It Hurts” coming out March 26th  Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member' option.

The Economic Growth Minister says things are picking up in some regions sooner than others. Unemployment's hit a ten-year high nationally, reaching 5.7% in Bay of Plenty, 5.8% in Wellington, 5.9% in Waikato, and 6.4% in Auckland. But it's fallen to 3.7% in Canterbury and just 2.3% in Otago. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking employment is rising in many sectors, but it's not even around the country. She says Canterbury in particular has seen a big rise job numbers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's files have exploded back into the headlines with millions of newly released documents exposing elite networks and power dynamics. More than three million pages of material have been released – including documents, images and video. So, what does this mean for trust in traditional power structures? And is it only a matter of time before a New Zealand politician is caught up in the saga? Today on The Front Page, University of Otago international relations professor Robert Patman is with us to unpack the international ramifications. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas in London. The statue has been a beloved part of the Dunedin Botanic Garden since the 1960s, and yesterday Lee shared her experiences during a public talk before the fairies and pirates descended for a Peter Pan-themed storytime picnic. Tess Brunton reports.

A big weekend for racing fans. The New Zealand Grand Prix is kicking off at Otago's Highland Motorsport – one of the only two national grand prix events currently not part of F1. It's the 70th edition of the race and also serves as the Grand Final of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. V8 Supercar driver Ryan Wood is taking part this weekend, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ingka Investments, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, now owns 30,000 hectares of forestry in Aotearoa. It's first purchase saw the conversion of Wisp Hill Station in southern Otago from farmland to timber production forestry. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Josh Cairns, Southern ForestsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The storm that lashed Canterbury, Otago and Southland with severe winds in October has resulted in the second-most claims for an event in rural insurer FMG's 120-year history. New Zealand's largest rural insurer has already paid out $20 million, but expects that figure to rise to about $50 million. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fWotD Episode 3191: Opifex fuscus Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 29 January 2026, is Opifex fuscus.Opifex fuscus, known commonly as the saltpool mosquito, is a species of mosquito that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described in taxonomic literature in 1902 by Frederick Hutton. The mosquitoes occur on the coast, where the larvae live in rock pools within the spray zone.To cope with their habitat, the larvae are able to tolerate a wide range of water salt concentrations. As adults they feed on blood whereas the larvae feed on algae and decomposing matter. The larvae have mouthparts that specialise towards either filter feeding or grazing, depending on what food source is available. They are widespread throughout the rocky coasts of New Zealand but have been displaced from the Otago region by the introduced species Aedes australis. The males wait on the surface of the rock pools and mate with female pupae before they mature into adults.The larvae of this species are also known to be infected by the fungus Coelomomyces psorophorae, which uses copepods as intermediate hosts. In laboratory studies, O. fuscus is capable of spreading the Whataroa virus, but is not known to spread any diseases in nature. They are also known by the Māori name naeroa, which is generally applied to mosquitoes as a whole.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:40 UTC on Thursday, 29 January 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Opifex fuscus on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kevin.

A new domestic exchange programme will soon let students swap cities as easily as they swap courses. Otago, AUT and Victoria University of Wellington have launched Uni Exchange Aotearoa, giving second-year undergraduates the chance to study at another university for a semester. The scheme offers students a taste of travel without the challenges of going overseas. Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith told Mike Hosking New Zealand can actually offer a real diversity of experience within its universities. He says the programme is designed to be at no cost to the students, so the decision can be made on the experience they want to have instead of a financial barrier. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you seen how much gold is worth lately? Yesterday it hit another new record - US$5000 an ounce. It's up 60% on last year. If you watch this stuff closely you'll know it's not just happened overnight. It's been building slowly but surely since Trump took office, and investors look for safe places to put their money. People have been worried about the AI bubble bursting, so they out their money into gold instead of stocks. The price skyrockets. But the speed of late has been pretty remarkable. JP Morgan in December predicted the price would hit $5000 by Q4 2026. It's hit that price in Q1. Goldman Sachs reckons it'll hit $5400 by year's end, but at this rate, that might be underselling it too. Honestly, it makes you want to rip off your rings and earrings off and flog them, doesn't it? One thing's for sure, at these prices, gold diggers —the prospectors, not the sort Kanye sings about— will be lining up to get the stuff out of the ground quicker than you can say fast-track. Every time the price goes up, so too does the value of those projects. The quicker they can get up and running in places like Otago and Waihi, the better the return for their investors. There's only around 200 thousand tonnes of gold that's ever been mined. Mostly since 1950. It's only enough to fill two or three Olympic swimming pools. Every gold bar in a vault. Every wedding ring. Every necklace. Melted down, doesn't amount to much. They reckon there's about 64,000 tonnes remaining underground that's accessible. That makes this a rare and precious metal which will surely become more precious as the world becomes more uncertain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Question: Who wants a pay rise? Who deserves a pay rise? Simple question, easy answer. Answer: Everybody and most kiwis. By and large we're hard workers and deserve more. Teacher, nurses and doctors. By and large, yes. Yes. Yes. At the weekend, more reports of doctor shortage - Whakatāne this time. Last week it was a teacher shortage. Union came out and said what unions say. Throw some cash at it. Higher salaries. More staff. Problem solved. The problem is not what to do but how to pay for it. Remember our government is borrowing money from overseas lenders to pay for everyday items like teachers' salaries, fixing roads and paying welfare. Operational spending. We're paying interest on that borrowing. That interest bill is the highest it's ever been in our nation's history and even with National and ACT in government, who are meant to be the right ones, we will keep borrowing for this stuff and won't start paying it back until at least 2030. Most know the uncomfortable truth about our situation. We're no longer the wealthy, productive and plentiful country we used to be. So rather than simply saying we need to be paid more. We deserve to be paid more. Which nobody disagrees with. We need to ask how. How do we make this a wealthy, prosperous country which can afford to do that? The Aussies pay 30% more but they mine the Bejesus out of the place. We sell tourism but moan when there are too many camper vans on the road. We turn our nose up and gold digging in Otago, a region founded on doing exactly that. We put the boot into our farmers who are about the most productive on earth and who provide protein, nutrients and goodness to 40-million people globally. It's easy to demand things, it's not so easy to pay for them. That's the real challenge not just for the government, but for every single one of us, in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of bLine heads to J-Day, an annual celebration of cannabis culture and a protest against Aotearoa's current cannabis legislation. We spoke with the people at J-Day about what the event represented to them and why cannabis should be legalised. After J-Day, we headed back to the studio to speak with some experts about the ramifications of cannabis criminalisation.  Thanks to all of our guests, everyone who spoke with us at J-Day, PhD candidate at the University of Otago, Wetini Rapana, and Policy Director at the New Zealand Drug Foundation, Jacek Kolodziej. Happy listening!

An interview with David Powell — Business Development Manager at the University of Otago and Convener of the Aero+Space South initiative. With over 25 years of international experience in business development, trade, and innovation strategy, David has been at the forefront of building bridges between academia, industry, and government to support high-growth sectors like biotech, health, food — and most notably, New Zealand's emerging space ecosystem.From leading global trade initiatives to supporting export companies and pioneering aerospace collaboration across Aotearoa's southern regions, David brings a rare mix of vision, experience, and deep sector knowledge. He also has a long-standing passion for social enterprise and economic development — themes that continue to guide his work today.Hosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromResourcesAero+Space South - Space Cluster in OtagoUniversity of OtagoCity on Mars by Kelly and Zack Weinersmith Support the show

As Queenstown's population booms, and its house prices soar, experts say a largely invisible force is having a major effect on the housing market. Katie Todd reports.

Former Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made at Sir Tim Shadbolt's funeral that his colleagues have blood on their hands. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more.

White Ferns and Otago cricketer talks about growing up in the Maniototo on a sheep and beef farm, and how a rural upbringing has influenced a career in high-level sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2025. Ramesh Thakur has a world of history, literally, in international affairs. He has taught at a number of Universities including Otago and the ANU, Canberra. But his time spent at the United Nations, culminating as an Assistant Secretary General, provides a wealth of knowledge. That makes his comments on Iran, Israel, and Donald Trump a must listen. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queenstown's tourism offering is shifting upmarket with new ultra-luxury experiences targeting high-spending travellers. Katie Todd reports.

With special guest: RWR (Rob) McDonald… in conversation with Bill Kable This story can stand alone. But if you have read the first book in the series, The Nancys, you will be even keener to see what happens in Rob McDonald’s new book Nancy Business. For anyone who loves the British murder mysteries such as Frost, Inspector Linley, Taggart and all the others Nancy Business is a treat. But there are a few twists that you do not often find. The narrator and main character is a young girl in Otago a small town on the South Island of New Zealand whose father died about a year ago. Her name is Tippy Chan and with her uncle Pike and his boyfriend Devon they make a formidable team for solving a mysterious murder mystery. This is a modern family story and the relationships are explored with all the black comedy and snappy dialogue we might hope for. Given that the author is himself in a “rainbow family” he has special insights and we explore with Rob some of how this type of family compares with other families. Podcast (mp3)

Fire can prepare soil for new growth, but also leave beyond trauma for those afflicted. Grace Moore, associate professor of English at the University of Otago, considers the literary context. Grace Moore is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Otago. Her research spans Victorian studies, Australian studies, and the Environmental Humanities.  Grace […]

On this episode, Alina Utrata talks to Olivier Jutel, a lecturer at the University of Otago and an expert in cyberlibertarianism. They discuss the ideology of many technology industry elites and the strange political ideas permeating through Silicon Valley. What makes these Sand Hill Road venture capitalists different from the East Coast banking establishment? Why are they imagining a world of venture capitalists in miniature? How does this relate to the Network State treatisie? Can you really “exit” or “LARP” a country into existence? And is this all just capitalism, or something else?For a complete reading list from the episode, check out the Anti-Dystopians substack at bit.ly/3kuGM5X.You can follow Alina Utrata on Bluesky at @alinau27.bsky.socialAll episodes of the Anti-Dystopians are hosted and produced by Alina Utrata and are freely available to all listeners. To support the production of the show, subscribe to the newsletter at bit.ly/3kuGM5X.Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-landLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Otago business Harraways and Sons is investing $11m in its oat mill, the only operational one in the country.

First we needed to worry about cigarettes .. then vapes .. and now nicotine pouches. Nicotine pouches are pretty much what they sound like - a sachet filled with nicotine - either from tobacco or synthetic nicotine. You can't buy them in New Zealand legally, but you can import them for personal use. Experts are now trying to get ahead of the trend, because they say the pouches are really addictive and really appealing to young people. Janet Hoek is a Professor in Public Health at the University of Otago, she chats to Jesse.

In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host Dr. Stephen Liu speaks with two thoracic oncologists practicing in New Zealand—Dr. Laird Cameron from Auckland Hospital and Dr. Annie Wong from the University of Otago—about the unique challenges and approaches to lung cancer care in their island nation of 5.4 million people. The conversation explores New Zealand's healthcare coverage system, patient population characteristics including smoking rates, the current state of lung cancer screening programs, and how molecular testing is conducted for non-small cell lung cancer patients. Drs. Cameron and Wong discuss access to targeted therapies and immunotherapy, the drug approval process in New Zealand, cultural considerations and health disparities affecting lung cancer treatment, and the clinical research infrastructure available in the country. This global perspective highlights how IASLC members face different regional challenges while working toward common goals in advancing lung cancer care.

Tess reports on Woolworths in Dunedin South pleading guilty over a rat infestation, Dunedin Council agrees to a housing outreach service and super snowmakers on the way for Coronet Peak.

Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is pushing too many laws through under urgency, skipping public consultation and proper scrutiny. Leader of the House Chris Bishop says "urgency is not ideal but unavoidable". To unpack this we're joined by public law expert Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago.

Bike trail builders in central Otago are talking about an end to the 'dark days' when they ran into a mess of conservation rules, stopping many tracks being built for years. Phil Pennington reports.

Last week, the government announced that they would not be making changes to the way we calculate our emissions targets according to the advice of the Climate Change Commission. One change that was rejected was the inclusion of international shipping and aviation emissions; the flying and shipping that is so key to New Zealand's economy, through tourism and elsewhere, is excluded from our emissions targets, despite being a significant chunk of our emissions. This means, however, that in the face of our Paris Agreement commitments, the Government has opted to keep working with an incomplete picture of our economies emissions. Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to Professor of Philosophy at the University of Otago, Lisa Ellis, about these emissions, and what this rejection means for how we present ourselves and neighbours and a member of the international community.

This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to MP Simon Court about the government choosing not to go ahead with the Climate Change Commission's recommendations on how to reduce methane emissions. Producer Alex spoke to Lisa Ellis, a Professor in Philosophy at the University of Otago, about the government's decision to reject the climate change commission's recommendation to include shipping and aviation emissions from our national emissions targets, and what that means for our Paris Agreement commitments. Joel spoke to Boyd Swinburn, a Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland and Co-Chair of Health Coalition Aotearoa about San Francisco's lawsuit against companies producing highly-processed food, and what we could see as a result here in New Zealand. And Alex spoke to Chief Advisor at Forest & Bird, Richard Capie, about the Fast Track Amendment bill, the lack of engagement with feedback in the Environment Select Committee's report recommending any changes, and what it means for our environment. Whakarongo mai!

The North and South Islands are living two completely different financial realities - and the wealth gap is bigger than you think.In this episode, we break down why regions like Canterbury, Otago, and Southland are outperforming the major centres - from lower debt loads and cheaper housing to booming primary industries - while Auckland and Wellington grapple with high mortgages, sluggish sectors, and rising unemployment.For more money tips follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Among everyday vehicles, nearly half are overdue for either their Warrant of Fitness (WOF) or their registration, according to a vehicle management app. Bonnet, an app that links to NZTA data crunched the numbers for 21,500 vehicles, privately owned and fleet operated. The Bonnet data shows in Northland, 66% of warrants are overdue, in Auckland around 16% have expired, but it's just 8% in Otago. AA's principal policy advisor, Terry Collins spoke to Lisa Owen.

Vitamin C cream is popular with skin-care devotees promising to help slow signs of aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles & dark spots But it might be time to ditch the expensive creams. That's because researchers at the University of Otago's Christchurch Facility of Medicine have discovered that eating vitamin C is best way to get your Vitamin C hit. Lead author, University of Otago Professor Margreet Vissers joins Jesse. (Full transparency, the study was funded by a University of Otago research grant and Zespri International, who had no influence over study design protocols, results analysis or study publication.)

With the country set to miss its Smokefree 2025 target, the government is exploring legalising oral nicotine pouches. Professor Janet Hoek is co-director at ASPIRE Aotearoa, a University of Otago research centre, and spoke to Corin Dann.

We talk with physiologist Elliot Jenkins about how passive heat acclimation boosts VO2 max, hemoglobin mass, and cardiac function in trained runners without adding mechanical training load. Practical protocols, safety tips, and open research questions round out a clear, actionable guide to using heat wisely.• Elliot's path from Otago to a PhD in the UK• Why passive heat instead of exercising in heat• Hematology: plasma volume expansion • Cardiac changes: larger end-diastolic volume and stroke volume• VO2 max and speed gains in trained runners• Practical protocol: time, temperature, frequency, hydration• Safety: dizziness, slow exits, supervision, low blood pressure• Dose-response unknowns and hot-climate athletes• Heat vs cold and contrast for recovery and adaptation• Where to find Elliot's paper and social links (see below).Follow Elliott Jenkins on X @E_J_Jenkins His paper is published here: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP289874

From heat watches to rain warnings - the South Island is bearing the brunt of some particularly changeable Spring weather. 

Freedom Vaha'akaolo's story is one of the wildest and most emotional you'll ever hear. He is one incredibly talented rugby player who certainly didn't take the typical pathway.From the age of just 11 years old he was homeless, eating from trash cans, and learning how to survive. Years later, he was scoring tries for Otago using his speed and power which earned him a spot with the Highlanders.During that time he was involved in a cruel catfish scam almost ended it all.In this episode, Freedom opens up about:- What made a kid with two loving parent want to be homeless- What life was like on the streets as a young teenager- The impact that moving to 7 new schools had on him- His identity struggle coming from mixed heritage and the impact that had.- How he made the NZ schools camp in basically his first year of rugby- His pathway into professional rugby and the challenges involved.- How an online relationship turned into a disaster being catfished,- And how he's rebuilt himself through faith, therapy, and sport again.It's raw. It's real. It's one of the most powerful stories ever shared on What a Lad and that is no exaggeration. Let me know what you thought about it in the comments

In this episode, Tina chats with Mikki Williden to explore essential nutrition strategies for women in midlife. She discusses the pitfalls of common dietary habits and the importance of balancing fat loss goals without compromising hormones or energy levels. Mikki explains what 'metabolic flexibility' means and offers tips on shifting the body to burn more fat efficiently. She dives into how much protein women need for muscle maintenance, weight loss, and metabolism optimization, detailing how to distribute protein throughout the day for best results. She also discusses the concept of 'low carb' diets and their place for women over 40, offer strategies for fueling workouts, and highlight key supplements that support hormone balance and metabolic health. She also shares her insights on nutrition myths that need to be dispelled and offers practical advice for improving overall health. Here's what you'll learn: - The most common nutrition mistakes women in midlife make and how to fix them - How to balance fat loss goals without tanking your hormones or energy - What “metabolic flexibility” really means and how to shift your body to burn more fat - How much protein women truly need for muscle, weight loss, and metabolism - How to distribute protein across the day for optimal recovery and results. - What “low carb” really means and if it has a place for women over 40 - Smart strategies to fuel workouts and recover faster - The key supplements that support hormone balance, energy, and metabolic health - The one nutrition myth she wishes every woman would let go of for good Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N' Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Mikki Williden, PhD: https://www.mikkiwilliden.com/about Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikkiWilliden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/ About Mikki Williden, PhD: Mikki Williden, PhD graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, and a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. She attained her Masters in Science (Human Nutrition) with First Class Honours in 2003, focusing on the development of a childhood obesity prevention programme. As a registered nutritionist, She has been privately consulting with clients since 2006 and has worked with a vast number of people with different health and performance goals. In 2011, she obtained my PhD after completing her doctoral thesis in health and productivity in the New Zealand workforce. She hosts a twice-weekly podcast, Mikkipedia, which dives deep into the topics of nutrition, longevity, fitness, and health, and is the creator of Mondays Matter, a successful fat loss group programme that utilises evidence-based techniques to support body composition goals and has helped thousands of people. She is the Director of Nutrition for SFuels, an innovative sports nutrition company that advocates for right fuel, right time. She has worked with world-class athletes and some notable New Zealanders, helping them achieve their nutrition-related goals, including Nigel Latta (on The Sugar episode) and Simon Gault (on the documentary series Why are we Fat?). She is passionate about helping to translate science into practice to help people meet their health goals, and is a regular contributor to digital and media platforms, as well as having an active social media presence.

Otago-born Hamish McKenzie co-founded subscription publishing start-up Substack and is its Chief Writing Officer.