The Wild Twins have carved a reputation as keen adventurers. But being dropped in the South African wilderness with no food, water, shelter or clothing to film Naked and Afraid challenged the pair's skills and willpower more than ever.

Phil Keoghan grew up in awe of the strength and discipline of his own family members - a lineage that included farmers, gold miners, builders and coal minders. His new series, Tough as Nails is in part a homage to the Keoghans.

Sudden surge of political scandals pushes bigger issues into the background; ad industry confronts its diversity deficit; Bauer finds buyers - but what next?

As election day creeps closer, the last week has seen more political scandals come to light, and politicians from both sides of the aisle handing in their resignations. Weekend panellists Linda Clark and Richard Harman offer their thoughts.

New research out of McMaster University has found that cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face. Dr. Zena Samaan is the corresponding author of the study.

Dr. Herman Pontzer has studied the Hadza people and found that the way they rest is different - and they are healthier for it. He says by engaging in more active resting postures while stationary, as the Hadza do, we can boost our longevity.

In 2005, Peter Spear and his wife Wendy decided to pack up and head off to Hawaii for a change of pace. The couple only intended to be there a few years, but 15 years later they still love their island life in the small village of Waikoloa.

Australian correspondent Rebekah Holt joins the show from Melbourne off the back of a week in which Victoria recorded its most deadly day in the Covid-19 pandemic and the overall case load for the state edged closer to the 8000 mark.

It's been a tough time for the British royal family of late. However, there is a ray of light in the form of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who is being tipped to steady the royal ship. Author Christina Lamb joined her on a recent trip to South Sudan.

The latest survey from Research NZ shows that Kiwis continue to be heavily in favour of euthanasia legislation, while the cannabis question remains finely balanced. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show to discuss the latest results.