Radar
The history and future of the mobile phone
It seems hard to think of a time when we didn't all have a cellphone. Daniel Bliss is a professor of Electrical Engineering and he's with us to look at how cellphone technology has developed over the… Audio
Scientists sense they are getting closer to discovering aliens
Astronomer Seth Shostak made a daring bet in his 2012 TED Talk: We'll find extraterrestrial life by 2036 or he'll buy you a cup of coffee. Nine years on, Shostak remains convinced that it's a matter… Audio
The week that was with Te Radar and Irene Pink
A wealth of funny stories from the week. Audio
Why you turn the radio down while trying to park your car
Ever wondered why you instinctively turn down the radio while you're trying to park? It has to do with the demands on our ability to concentrate, and the limitations of the human brain. Dr. Simon… Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther with a wry look at some of the lighter headlines. Audio
Florida see you later alligator, Finns troll Trump
The week that was with Radar and Elisabeth Easther. They're along with some of the wry headlines of the week, including the Florida Walmart which has trespassed an alligator, and Finnish people troll… Audio
That was a ghost bus - He pahi kehua tera
A feast of funnies with comedians Radar and Pinky Agnew, including a fabulous way to learn te reo at the bus stop. Audio
Proctor Bong & awful job interviews
The week that was, Radar and Irene Pink have a laugh at some of the lighter headlines of the week, the ongoing fallout from the students' bong-gate, University of Otago proctor admits he was wrong… Audio
Giant bong thwarts robbers
Radar and Pinky Agnew with the lighter side of life, including the Canadian robbers who used bear spray to try to disable staff at the Recreational Cannabis Farmers market in Ontario, but were fought… Audio
"Susan" sounds off, Bridezilla's wedding cancelled
Radar and Melanie Bracewell tell us about the Canadian bride "Susan" who cancelled her wedding after guests were reluctant to fork out $1500 a head. She then took to social media to diss friends and… Audio
Old love letters & pigging out on KFC
Radar and Irene Pink with The Week that Was, tell of the shock that awaited some British sisters who found their late parents' explicit old love letters, and KFC proved the secret weapon deployed by… Audio
The week that was, rubbishing chip packets
Te Radar and Gemma Gracewood look at the sublime and the ridiculous, including the UK roofer who was fined for having empty chip packets in his van, without having a licence to carry rubbish! Audio
The week that was
Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther take a look at the more unusual stories of the week including the woman described as 'Britain's worst neighbour' who made headlines for installing a special high pitched… Audio
Cheesy mystery with Te Radar & Irene Pink
Baffling blocks of cheese in inner-Melbourne gardens, and a train carrying human waste through Alabama causes a stink. Audio
What Next-Gen air traffic control means for our skies
As New Zealand air traffic control moves from radar based to satellite based navigation - what will it mean for safety, emissions and noise control? Steve Smyth is the director of New Southern Sky… Audio
Japan discovers tunnel on moon
The Japanese Space Agency says Japan's lunar orbiter has discovered a tunnel on the moon that could be used to shield astronauts while they build an exploration base. The agency, known as Jaxa, says a… Audio