From the five millionth Kiwi to the benefits of being messy and how we can live better, more thrifty lives, here are ten stories about how we live now.
Who is the average Kiwi?
As New Zealand's population nears five million, our demographics have changed - but what about our perceptions of who the 'average' Kiwi is?
Photo: RNZ / Kate Newton / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Why we need 'elderhood'
Humans are living longer than ever before but we've lost the leadership and wisdom of elders, says Canadian activist Stephen Jenkinson.
Canadian author and activist Stephen Jenkinson Photo: Supplied
The benefits of minimalism and decluttering
Joshua Becker offers suggestions on how to decide what's worth keeping and what's not.
Photo: Public domain
Getting around with a guide dog is no walk in the park
Wellington artist Pinky Fang has low vision. She talks about being denied access to buses and ride-share services because of her dog.
Photo: Supplied / Pinky Fang
How we get addicted and why stopping is hard
Neuroscientist and former drug and alcohol addict Dr Judith Grisel has a stark warning about New Zealand's binge-drinking culture.
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Older workers are an untapped resource in NZ
A specialist recruiter for people 45+ and older is calling for private and public organisations to ditch the attitude - and benefit from experience and expertise.
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Tips for saving and making do
Kaitaia farmer Lyn Webster tells Kathryn Ryan how we can get back on track after stretching the budget.
Photo: composite
What's it like being an 18-year-old woman in Aotearoa?
Auckland teenagers Katie and Allyssa tell Kathryn Ryan they're tired of being stereotyped by older generations.
Katie and Allyssa, participants in the YWCA photo exhibition 18x18 Photo: YWCA Auckland
Advice on living and dying from a palliative care doctor
After an accident left BJ Miller a triple amputee, he trained to become a doctor.
Photo: Todd Hido
Being messy is good for the world
It seems we’re all being Marie Kondoed to within an inch of our lives at the moment, but messiness isn’t necessarily bad, says David Freedman.
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