Life And Society
'You can always spot another Palmy person'
Te Papaioea, PNC, Palm Springs, or Swampton: whatever you might know Palmerston North as, Poppy Granger calls it home.
Cutting the cost of death
Much has been made of late about the cost of living, but have you ever considered the cost of dying? Audio
Top baby names of 2023 revealed
Noah has taken the top spot for boys, while Charlotte was the most popular name for girls.
Top tips for getting sleep on warm, muggy nights
New Zealanders tucking into bed tonight will find it harder to fall asleep thanks to soaring temperatures,
MetService has forecast an 'incredibly warm' and muggy night across much of the country.
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Whakatāne district on course to be more than 50 percent Māori
Whakatāne District Council has improved relationships with Māori but more work needs to be done just to keep up with legislative requirements and population growth.
2019: John Oh
New Zealand and New South Wales are the only places in the world where sex work is fully decriminalised. John Oh, a… Audio
Back-to-work blues? Psychologist has tips to get through
Thousands of New Zealanders are returning to work today now the holiday season is coming to a close.
Psychologist Dougal Sutherland says 'back-to-work blues' at this time of year are not uncommon… Audio
'Where the hell is Dannevirke?'
When Pokere Paewai was a teenager, he thought Dannevirke was the most boring place on earth. Now he realises how lucky he was to grow up on his own whenua.
2023: Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey has been described as Britain's biggest alternative act, regarded there as a national treasure. Best known… Audio
Theories behind The Hum phenomenon, which only some people can hear
For thousands of people around the world it starts out as a low-level vibrational buzz, but the sound that becomes a persistent annoyance for many is not heard by everyone.
My Hometown: Timaru
Timaru, once described as 'the world centre of the early night', is not without its problems. But Chris Cessford says there's a lot to love about the south Canterbury town where she was born.
'Lot of pressure' for pets in need of new homes as shelters fill up
SPCA centres across the country have been inundated with animals since November, as the cost of living crisis has created barriers for adoptive pet-owners.
'When this place is destroyed, my bones ache'
After 27 years, living on Waiheke Island feels like both a blessing and a curse for RNZ digital journalist Rose Davis.
Ardern and Gayford to marry this month: report
'And to Clarke, let's finally get married,' Ardern said when she left politics.
Growing up as a 'third culture kid' in Bolivia
Libby Kirkby-McLeod's claims to being a 'Cochabambina' are flimsy, but the dusty streets of this small town high in the Andes feel like her spiritual home.
Coming up
'Nothing compares to the hum of the night here'
Ellie Franco makes a pilgrimage back to her parents' home in Matapōuri, Northland, where 'people say what they think and do what feels right'.
2018: Sian Davey
Siân Davey is a photographer with a background in fine art and social policy. Her book ‘Looking for Alice’, which… Audio
From ancient rituals to self-improvement: How new year's resolutions have changed over 4000 years
Resolutions and rituals to secure a prosperous new year have a history stretching back at least 4000 years.
2019: Angie Meiklejohn
Auckland's Centrepoint commune was closed down in 2000, and its founder Bert Potter jailed for drug crimes and sexual… Audio
Older workers still struggle with work-life balance
Analysis - The idea that we can comfortably manage all the different facets of life is appealing. But in reality, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
