Jim Mora
Moby - From Sunday Morning
Moby's album Play sold 12 million copies worldwide in 1999, making it the biggest selling electronic record ever. At first Play did not sell at all. The first time Moby played it on stage 40 people… Audio
Moby: Music, fame and loneliness
In 1999 Moby's album 'Play' sold 12 million copies worldwide making it the biggest selling electronic record ever. After that enormous success came more lauded music and crusades on behalf of… Audio
Watering plants myth debunked: 'If a plant needs water, water it'
The journal New Scientist has dispelled some old wisdom about the need to water your garden early in the morning before the day warms up. It says that's not necessary, and sometimes it's not a good… Audio
Dr. Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill join us for our regular nutrition chat. She makes sense of the headlines that claim will make us look better, feel better and live longer. Could what they call NR be a magic ingredient for… Audio
Ray Algar: Top athletes live longer
A study from the International Longevity Centre in the UK has found that if you compete at the Commonwealth Games, you'll live significantly longer, on average, than other people. On of the report's… Audio
Bob Stanley: Fathoming the Brothers Gibb
Since founding the indie pop group Saint Etienne, Bob Stanley has also enjoyed a career as a music journalist, writing extensively for the Guardian and the Times of London as well as the major music… Audio
Jack Watling: Ukraine Conflict update
Dr Jack Watling is joining us again on the situation in Ukraine as the battles resume with improved weather on the ground, and a long summer of warfare seeming to be in store. Audio
Professor Ronald Postuma: Dreams and Parkinson's
The number of people with Parkinson's Disease in New Zealand has been steadily increasing with about 1 in every 100 people over age 60 estimated to get it - and there is no cure ... just a managing of… Audio
Breanna Morris: Drive for Success
New Zealander Breanna Morris is one of the brightest young female talents in world motorsport. She talks to Jim about racing at the highest level at such a young age and where she wants her talent to… Audio
Dr Rosie Gibson: Sleeping Pills and Dementia
A new study by Alzheimer's researchers has found sleep medications increase the risk of dementia in some people. But the type and quantity of the medication may be factors in explaining the higher… Audio
Sting looks ahead to being an Englishman in New Zealand
As both a solo artist and member of the Police, Sting has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. He says he still finds something new in his songs, as he prepares to tour New Zealand next month.
…Dr Ali Hill: Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from the Human Nutrition department of Otago University is back once again to dig into the latest research into how we fuel our bodies. Today she talks to Jim about the dangers of the dry… Audio
Parental support no match for teens' internet sugar highs
The more social support a teenager has from their parents, the more likely they are to be addicted to the internet, according to a new study from the Sydney Business School. Audio
Music isn't everything, says full-strength Gin Wigmore
Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, sometime-hotelier and self-confessed rebel Gin Wigmore returns to Aotearoa next month for a five-date regional tour. Audio
Calling Home: Sarah Codd from Montana
New Zealander Sarah Codd talks to Jim from her home in Bozeman, Montana where she is co-director of the Magnetic Resonance Lab and a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial… Audio
Philip Oldfield: Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' megacity
You won't see it on Google Earth but The MIT Technology Review has obtained exclusive satellite pictures, in conjunction with Soar Earth, an Australian startup, showing work well underway on Saudi… Audio
Burnout – what is it and what helps?
The dangers of burnout – a stress-based condition related to overwork – are too often disregarded, says Australian psychiatrist Gordon Parker. He argues that we need better public education about how… Audio
Joan Armatrading: 'I'm a very positive person'
Iconic British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading has just released The Weakness In Me - a collection of her song lyrics spanning 50 years. She chats to Jim Mora about songwriting, confidence and… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Jon Krebs in Umeå, Sweden.
Jon Krebs, originally from Auckland now calls Umeå in Sweden home. He tells us about his travels throughout Europe and his love of cold water swimming. Audio
Erny Belle: My Latest Track
Ngāpuhi singer-songwriter Erny Belle (Aimee Renata) joins us to tell us about her latest track. Audio