Life And Society
Solving the World's Problems with Ali Jones
Ali Jones is a senior consultant at Red PR and the problem she's trying to solve today might seem personal, but it's got big implications. Audio
Papamoa Fire Station retires siren
The familiar sound of the Papamoa Fire Station siren has been silenced. Audio
What happens when a makeup artist loses his sight?
Ari Kerssens grew up watching queer makeup artists on YouTube and enrolled in a makeup course towards the end of school. It all changed when he lost most of his sight at age 19. Video
Taupo's Huka Lodge reopens after major refit
Taupo reporter Dan Hutchinson has all the news from the central North Island Audio
Horowhenua councillor working remotely from Scotland
It's work from home on steriods; A chas apparently been doing his job remotely from about 18,000 kilometres away in Scotland, for the past four months. Waiopehu ward councillor Rogan Boyle has been… Audio
Two words to live by: Let them
Mel Robbins is a global phenomenon, offering millions of people lessons she's learned by messing up her own life, so we don't have to. She says we waste so much energy trying to control what other… Audio
Bookmarks with Miki Magasiva
Today we get to know writer and filmmaker Miki Magasiva by asking about his favourite things. Miki started out directing commercials, TV and short films, and went on to co-found production company… Audio
Greyhound's adoption sours over terms and conditions
The adoption agency says the dog could not be called a rescue or used for anti-racing activities. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A metal horse, a Fiat 500 and a Whanganui Flying Fox - Emma Bacon has the popular auctions from TradeMe Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why are computer keyboards laid out the way they are?
Emeritus Professor, Geo. Cumming from La Trobe University in Australia joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Ancient waka discovered on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands
A father and son have made the discovery of a lifetime - an ancient ocean-voyaging waka on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands. Vincent Dix spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What Anatoly Liberman Thinks of The English Language
Kim Hill sits down with linguist and etymologist Anatoly Liberman to talk about words – their meaning, their history and how languages evolve. Audio
Oscars 2025: Top moments from the awards
The final major event of award season, the 2025 Oscars, had it all.
Putāruru man cutting the cost of dying with flatpack coffins
Mike Nelson says assembling a flatpack coffin is a healthy part of the grieving process. Audio
Over 1400 Toyota Hiluxes gather to break world record
More than 1400 Toyota Hilux utes gathered at a farm in Kingston Otago on Sunday in an attempt to break the world record for most Hiluxes in one place. GWD Toyota Queenstown branch manager Tim Duggan… Audio
American actor competes in NZ golf open
The New Zealand Open tournament also doubled as a pro-am, mixing teams of professionals, hunting the Open trophy, with amateur golfers like sporting stars, businessmen, or Hollywood actors. Michael… Audio
Pacific Pride Christchurch hero and dancer Vui Suli Tuitaupe
This weekend marks the beginning of Pride Christchurch, with events across the month. In a week's time Poneke Wellington joins in the festivities. As part of Pride, Sunday 2 March saw the third… Audio
What the 'true test' of Ramadan is really about
As the Islamic calendar moves back into New Zealand's summer time, Kiwi Muslims will be observing longer fasting days for the next seven years or so.
Singer Charli XCX wins top prizes at BRIT Awards
The ceremony also featured a tribute dedicated to late One Direction singer Liam Payne.
What kai was flavour of the week at Te Matatini?
While aihi kirīmi, pāua, and hāngī have sold like the clappers at this year's Te Matatini, other stalls not so much.
