Life And Society
The tradwife influence
These 'traditional' influencers don't talk about politics, but all the markers of conservative ideologies are there Audio
The tradwife influence
These 'traditional' influencers don't talk about politics, but all the markers of conservative ideologies are there
AudioK Road restaurants say anti-social behaviour putting customers off
Auckland's Karangahape Road restaurants say road works, no parking and anti-social behaviour are putting customers off. Several hospitality businesses along the colourful strip have been forced to… Audio
Calls for power companies to offer discounts to low income families
There are calls for power companies to offer wide spread discounts for low income families, it comes on the back of several big businesses warning rising energy bills could force them shut down for… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 August 2024
On today's episode, another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy, it's been an historic and… Audio
The global trend of cat video festivals
The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts is holding their own Cat Video Festival as a fundraiser. Audio
Rage-baiting big business on social media
We've all been guilty of doom scrolling on social media, but a new Tik Tok trend might not leave you quite so passive. Jogai Bhatt spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Even with the dreaded 'per capita', NZ isn't topping the medal table
There's more than one way to skin a cat, and tally medals. Let's pick the one that's best for us.
'He told his story, he owned it': Martin Phillipps was a hep C champion
"There's a lot of stigma around it and he shone some light on that. For a lot of us, he's a champion," drug counsellor Tuari Potiki says. Audio
Philosophy Now: Is national pride healthy?
Dan Weijers is a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Waikato. In keeping with the Olympics spirit, he explores nationalism and if it's possible to love your country too much. Audio
Rage-bait influencers are profiting off your anger
It's staged interactions and storytimes, disgusting cooking videos, and mistakes that, frankly, just piss people off.
The 'Igloo' - a chance for kids to cool off
A new initiative in Ōtautahi Christchurch is aiming to turn things around for young people and is already having a positive impact. Audio
Agony Aunt: Should you run after a shoplifter?
Nights' resident Agony Aunt Courtney Dawson is back for her monthly visit to answer listeners' problems. Audio
Trust teens to navigate 'bumpy' transition to adulthood
Even though terrifying for parents, we need to let teenagers take some risks, a UK academic says. Audio
Kiwis caring for disabled family members being pushed to the brink
Carers NZ says the long hours they work amounts to billions of dollars in unpaid labour, and is urging the government to offer more support. Audio
Bookmarks with Justin Flitter
Justin has had his finger on the pulse of technological advancement in New Zealand for over two decades now. In 2016 he founded NewZealand.AI to help businesses understand and incorporate the… Audio
Bestselling author says adults should read pre-teen books, social media erupts
"If you're an adult and you're not reading middle grade books, you're failing yourself. Here's why." she wrote. "To be honest, I was actually really taken aback and surprised by the haters out there." Audio
Dads on parental leave
Here in Aotearoa men represent around just two percent of those claiming paid parental leave. However a Taranaki father is keen to see that change. Callum Williamson is taking leave from his general… Audio
Wild Goat Hunting Competition begins
The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition is back, and DOC is calling on hunters to get involved and do their bit to help with goat control. DOC's wild animals manager Mike Perry spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Lucy Foulkes: Why teens behave the way they do
Dr Lucy Foulkes is an academic psychologist at the University of Oxford, and her new book draws on decades of research to reveal why teens behave they way they do. Audio
