Life And Society
How to get your deck ready for summer
Outdoor decks can be damp, maybe even mouldy, from a winter exposed to the elements. Now is the time to prep it for fun in the sun.
I’m a Believer: End-of-life visions
As an atheist, Scott Janssen didn't believe in end-of-life visions but, after witnessing and hearing the accounts of many, patients, he had a change of heart. Audio
The baby food making health claims that don't match their ingredients
Food manufacturers try to convince busy parents that their products are a healthy choice for babies and toddlers, but new research reveals many are not.
Megan Dalla-Camina: Women on the rise
Megan Dalla-Camina held executive roles with IBM, PwC and GE before founding Women Rising, a global enterprise aimed at supporting women in leadership roles. Audio
Decades of living a lie - being lesbian before the 90s
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published.
Scrolling on the toilet increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows
Too much time on the porcelain throne can make you nearly 50 percent more likely to develop haemorrhoids, scientists confirmed this week.
Stories of sexuality as the closet door opened
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published. Audio
How can I put my phone down and stop doomscrolling?
It starts with one simple task on your phone. Next minute, you've been endlessly scrolling social media for an hour.
The bright purple food that's become a global phenomenon
It comes on everything from cakes to soup. Meet the humble Filipino yam.
New Zealand's obesity crisis and the high price of thin
Those who can afford it are getting thin by needle, but new weight loss drugs bring with them unanswered questions. Video
Annual hunt for white gold underway
Whitebaiters began their annual pilgrimage to the nation's tidal rivers and streams this week as the two-month-long season for the elusive "white gold" started. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin… Audio
Tasman's Eves Valley Sawmill to close
More than 140 workers at Tasman's Eves Valley Sawmill will be out of the job before Christmas, with the fate of the site now sealed. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
The best-known contemporary designer opened his fashion house in Milan in 1975, quickly rising to the top of the industry and going on to dress Hollywood.
The cost to society of weight loss drugs
Those who can afford it are getting thin by needle, but new weight loss drugs bring with them unanswered questions. Audio
Tasman sawmill confirms closure, 140 jobs to go
Carter Holt Harvey has confirmed it is shutting down its Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman, resulting in more than 140 job losses. The Tasman mill has been a major part of the region's economy for the… Audio
Opotiki food bank in high demand
A food bank in Opotiki is busier than ever, as the cost of living soars and locals struggle with a lull in seasonal work. Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust feeds about 500 people a year in the Bay of Plenty… Audio
Ikea to open Auckland store early December
A big Christmas gift is coming for Aucklanders with homeware giant IKEA opening its doors in December. Ikea Australia and New Zealand Expansion manager Fabian Winterbine spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New ice-cream craze sees single dairy make $20,000 in a day
Hundreds lined up as the fruit ice creams, which have become a social media hit, arrived at one dairy.
Auckland Council rolls out new rules for dog walkers
Auckland dog walkers say new council rules are confusing, costly, and hard to enforce. Professional Dog Walkers Association's Cassie Jefferies spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Explainer: What's behind personality types A & B and are they still relevant?
Psychologist Cailin Jordan joins Emile Donovan. Audio
