Sunday MorningBy RNZPlay latestFollowShareNews, discussion, features and ideas until midday.EpisodesAre hot tubs or saunas better?A first-of-its-kind study compared the effects of soaking in a hot tub to traditional and modern far-infrared saunas.16 minSunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-CohenQuiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz.6 minThe latest from the UK with Christian SmithThis week: the UK Labour Party is now in a leadership crisis following disastrous local election results. So who looks set to lead the party going forward?10 minDo redheads have a lucky gene?A large genetics study has found that red heads have been favoured by natural selection over the last 10,000 years.16 minUseful Science with Bonnie HarrisonBonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including the ability of decaffeinated coffee to boost mood and cognitive performance.11 minThe unfortunate tale of the Queen's nanny 'Crawfie'Australian playwright Melanie Tait highlights the story of ostracized governess Marion 'Crawfie' Crawford in her play The Queen's Nanny.25 minLow-intensity cardio: Does it work?How does low-intensity steady-state cardio (LISS) weigh up against those of regular cardio workouts?6 minRockstar physicist Brian Cox brings Emergence tour to NZProfessor Brian Cox is on a world tour of his latest show Emergence, bringing it to Aotearoa in June.31 minBest Classical Tune Eva: James EhnesWorld-renowned violinist James Ehnes will be performing Mozart's Fourth Violin Concerto live at the Auckland Town Hall on May 14th.18 minWhy do birds like men more than women?A study of urban birds discovered they appear to like men more than women. But why?15 minSunday Morning Quiz with Nick RobinsonOur usual quizmaster is taking a break this week - so Jim is joined by RNZ's lead scheduler Nick Robinson.8 minMark Almond: Iran war and the UK electionsBritish historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond discusses the latest about the US-Iran war, and he also discusses the UK local elections.21 minWe've been misunderstanding pain for decadesAuthor Rachel Zoffness is a pain scientist and psychologist. She explains to Jim why we feel pain and how it is a biopsychosocial phenomenon.25 minA chef’s answer to using up the last of your feijoasHave you run out of inspiration when it comes to finding recipes for your feijoas? Helen Turnbull is the chef at Paraparaumu Beach restaurant 50-50. She returns to the show to talk through a recipe for fermented feijoa.10 minThe life and times of Dolly PartonA newly released biography on Dolly Parton takes a deep dive into the much-beloved American country music legend and philanthropist. Author Martha Ackmann explains how the book chronicles Dolly Parton's life from her impoverished childhood to international stardom.28 minYour sleep questions answered with Russell FosterProfessor Russell Foster is an international expert on sleep. Our inbox was flooded when he was on the last time; so, we've brought Jim back to answer your sleep-related questions.23 minGin Wigmore: Back in New Zealand and a delicatessen ownerSinger-songwriter Gin Wigmore is back on home soil after 13 years living in Los Angeles. She joins Jim to chat about what bought her back to New Zealand, and what she's got cooking for the future.10 minCalling Home: Stephen Lawrie from Sitka, AlaskaWellington-born painter Stephen Laurie relocated to Alaska in 197. He joins Jim to chat about life on Baranof Island, where the population is less than 9000.26 minSunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-CohenQuiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, renowned for being both hard - and at the same time totally obvious. Wake up your brain and have a go!8 minCedric Leighton with the latest on the Iran WarCNN military analyst and retired US Air Force Colonel, Cedric Leighton, joins Jim to give us the latest on the ongoing conflict between USA/Israel and Iran.12 min
