Life And Society
Current running shoe design may increase chance of injury
A study into women's running shoes shows current designs are likely to reduce performance and increase chances of injury and discomfort because they are based on a man's foot. The study's author Chris… Audio
Why warmer weather may mean happier faces for Kiwis
If you're one of the many who feel the clouds of the winter blues part on the first sunny day, you're not alone and there's a reason. Clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
An unexpected turn of the wheel: How repairing bikes took a Kiwi to China
A new job taught Tyson Hobson mechanical skills and, more surprisingly, Mandarin.
What cost-of-living crisis? The rise of boutique, luxury gyms
Gyms that focus on service and mental health are a small but growing part of the New Zealand fitness industry.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A pimped out Cadillac leads the listings from TradeMe's Emma Bacon Audio
Community book fair left with hefty bill
John Driscoll is from the Rotary Club of Ashburton, he's one of the people behind the Bookarama, and he joins Mark Leishman. Audio
The power of 'social licence' and why it's a big deal for businesses
Big and profitable Kiwi companies hiking their prices during a cost of living crisis have been accused of losing their social licence - but what does that mean?
Hospice New Zealand launches world-first review
Hospice New Zealand have launched a world-first project inviting people who are dying and their caregivers to review the everyday services around them. Hospice NZ Chief Executive Wayne Naylor spoke to… Audio
Concerns over botched overseas surgeries
More New Zealanders are being lured by 'medical tourism', but experts warn there can be near deadly consequences.
What's the deal with halal meat in New Zealand?
Muslims are still turning to halal butchers even though most meat is slaughtered halal - but why?
Which cities will test the new Census data process?
Earlier this year the government announced the Census would be replaced with a combination of administrative data and smaller annual surveys.
When social licence is revoked
Big and profitable Kiwi companies hiking their prices during a cost of living crisis have been accused of losing their social licence - but what is that? Audio
How to cope with a broken night's sleep
Some people panic when they don't get enough rest: here's how to survive the next day.
The new online war against birth control
The pill is under fire on social media. So why is birth control being called "poison" - and what do doctors say?
The new online war against birth control
The contraceptive pill is under fire on social media. Why birth control is being called "poison" online - and what doctors say Audio
Is it OK to have your dog sleep in bed with you?
Sleeping next to our dogs brings feelings of comfort and security. But do they mess with our rest time?
Dr Barbara Sumner: NZ's adoption law loophole
The government plans to introduce changes to our adoption law which will be open to public submissions. Audio
Mental health in the workplace
With the cost of living crisis hitting hard and unemployment on the rise, how is the mental health of employees fairing? Audio
Like bingo, but for dogs
They're older and slower, but just because the arthritis is kicking in, that doesn't mean they can't have fun with a group of buddies. Audio
Weekend Stuff: Taking the stress out of moving house
One of life's biggest and most stressful events is moving house ... putting your world into boxes can take a toll ... and that's before you take into account the job of decluttering and cleaning… Audio
