Communication

On Monday it was revealed more than a million mobile phones could be prevented in Australia from calling emergency services, as the country progresses its 3G shutdown. Audio

Group singing is not only good for our health – it's also a powerful and peaceful way to raise a collective voice, says English singing therapist Julia Hollander. "The singing voice can reach out… Video, Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Auckland University's unique 'Gavel Club' is a public speaking group for people with aphasia and to celebrate it's 10th birthday it's launched an illustrated book. Cathy Marshall talks to Jesse. Audio

The copper network is being retired, so what now for vulnerable customers who rely on the land line? Kathryn is joined by Chorus spokesperson Steve Pettigrew and SPARK Product Director Tessa Tierney… Audio

A leading Australian sexual offences prosecutor says unless sexuality and relationship education is vastly improved, the tide of sexual assault and rape will never be stemmed. Katrina Marson has spent… Audio

Although many Kiwis met their current partner on an app, others repeatedly experience ghosting and derision in the online dating realm, says social researcher Joanne Orlando. Audio

Dr. Andrea Clavijo McCormick of Massey University in Palmerston North recently secured $300,000 in funding from the Royal Society Te Aparangi annual Marsden Fund to study how plants communicate. And… Audio

The secret to a successful relationship doesn't come down to who you're with, or your partner's personality traits, but the dynamic you build with them. Professor Samantha Joel joins the show to… Audio

If we talked to other people the way we talk to yourself we'd probably have zero friends, no job and warrants out for our arrest, says psychologist Nick Wignall. From a young age, many of us… Audio

Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Restaurateur Krishna Botica discusses the need to make big decisions very quickly to ensure the survival of NZ… Audio

Studies show that millions of us are lonely, and it is now more important than ever to be able to rely on our good friends. Clinical psychologist Linda Blair says we've learned a lot about friendship… Audio

Conspiracy theories are nothing new, and it's not surprising many have sprung up around Covid-19. Julie Leask is a professor in the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of… Audio

Assuming it ends on schedule, New Zealand moved past the halfway point of the alert level 4 lockdown this week.  Panellists Linda Clark and Michael Barnett join the show to discuss this impact the… Audio

Panellists Linda Clark and Michael Barnett are back again to offer their thoughts on New Zealand's response to the threat of Covid-19 and how the country is managing 10 days into the lockdown period.

Today marks day four of New Zealand's nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. We're joined by commentators Linda Clark and Michael Barnett to see how they feel New Zealand is handling the situation. Audio

Nanogirl goes in search of a conversation with some fish. Video, Audio

Satellites have the potential to revolutionise many aspects of life, but they could also be shut down by hackers and used as weapons. Cyber conflict commentator Dr. William Akoto says all it takes is… Audio

Debra Fine is the author of The Fine Art of Small Talk. She joins the show to offer a few tips on how to start a conversation, how to keep it going, and the best way to bail out when a conversation… Audio