Life And Society
From Bridgerton to Heated Rivalry, what's the secret to a good book-to-TV romance?
More and more romance adaptations are starting to appear - but what makes the translation from page to screen really sing?
The 'hectic and confronting' MAFS season ahead
What started as an experiment has become a global phenomenon. MAFS is a ratings powerhouse and one of the world's most argued-about shows.
Weekend Work: How do you create a path?
Mitre 10's Stan Scott is with us to answer any DIY questions you might have, and to talk us through creating a path and paving in general. Audio
The Opportunity Party calls for rethink on retirement policy
With dire warnings that New Zealand can't hope to continue to fund super with its ageing population, coupled with concerns that AI will lead to major job displacement the Opportunities Party says it's… Audio
The dangers of living by your 'love language'
An American pastor's theory that we each have a preferred way of giving and receiving love lacks scientific backing.
Bay of Plenty man walking with club in case of roaming dog attacks
A Bay of Plenty man has begun walking with a club in case he has to fend off roaming dogs. There are growing calls for an overhaul of the 30 year old dog control act in the face of increasing attacks… Audio
Cost of living driving love for second-hand sales
Cashing up clutter is becoming a national obsession. But there's still billions of dollars' worth of pre-loved goods lying idle in homes around Aotearoa according to a new report on the so-called… Audio
Group Chat: "Wuthering Heights" and Olympic Confessions
It's time for group chat, our chance to talk about the fodder that might be filling up your chats, distracting you from chores or helping fill the silence in a lift. Film Critic Kate Rodger, Culture… Audio
The easiest way to clean your microwave and a common mistake
Is your microwave getting a little crusty? Here are some quick and easy tips.
Special schools, parole hearings and speedway cars
Special schools, parole hearings and speedway cars - Jimmy Ellingham has it all from Palmerston North Audio
For sale: One backyard railroad, only one careful owner
Ian Jones has spent 11 years turning his backyard into a miniature railway, complete with tunnels, bridges and over 300 metres of track.
How to limit processed meats for lunch
What's the difference between supermarket meats and what the butcher sells? How do I understand the ingredients?
Whanganui man’s backyard railway seeks new caretaker
Behind a corrugated iron fence in Whanganui sits one of the country's quirkiest backyard creations, a fully working miniature railway built track by track over 11 years. Now, after more than a decade… Audio
When Valentine’s Day forces a relationship reckoning
For couples who have been struggling for months, the holiday can force people to confront questions they may have been postponing, like 'are we happy?'
OpShop Rummage: St John, Howick, AK
East Auckland is where we head for this week's OpShop, St John's in Howick - Nathan talks with Becs Higham. Audio
Is 'redshirting' best for your child?
Why some parents say delaying the start of school - and what the evidence says.
Toilet equity: Fighting for the right to pee
There are known reasons why this apparent toilet inequity occurs - and experts say - known solutions.
What’s the best way to remove a splinter?
They may not be a matter of life and death, but knowing how to remove a splinter correctly can relieve someone from ongoing pain or subsequent complications.
Who is megastar Bad Bunny and why he sings in Puerto Rican Spanish
The Grammy Award-winning singer uses his music to uplift his culture and protest colonisation.
Two common phrases that don't help when a child is in pain
Kids learn from their parents' reactions whether feeling pain can be safe or is always a disaster.
