Life And Society
Psychologist speaks on hunt for Tom Phillips
The expiry date is looming for the $80,000 reward leading to the safe return of 3 marokopa children taken by their fugative father, California psychologist Doctor Rebecca Bailey, who has extensive… Audio
Does One NZ's new ad campaign connect?
Analysis - The start of a OneNZ TV campaign glosses over the pain and loss at the heart of adoption, Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll writes.
Rapid reduction in crime in Rotorua CBD
Rotorua's seen a rapid reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour in the CBD over the past six months, Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
How Jono Lancaster became the biggest hero in his own life
Jono Lancaster was only 36 hours old when his parents abandoned him at a hospital in Yorkshire, unable to cope with the fact he was born with a rare genetic condition. Audio
Winter Solstice celebrations in Tekapo
Today is the shortest day of the year - the winter solstice, Charlotte Cook spoke with Billy the Bard from Tekapo's Winter Wonderland Festival. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 June
On today's episode, the power is back on in Northland after a hundred thousand people spent much of Thursday without power after a power pylon north of Auckland toppled over. Grid operator Transpower… Audio
60th anniversary of Beatles NZ tour
It's the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' NZ tour. The Bats' Paul Kean is marking the occasion with skiffle band The Skeatles. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ditching dating apps to flirt in real life
The Detail - It is going to take a hefty dose of bravery to return to a time of phone calls and bunches of flowers, a relationship therapist says.
Fleeing from toxic dating app love
Love won't really happen when you least expect it if you don't get out from behind your screen and meet people in real life Audio
Dr Troy Tararo-Ruhe: 'Exercise science and my culture go hand in hand'
A Māori-Cook Islands doctor who once dreamed of becoming an All Black is now changing lives with an exercise programme inspired by preparing coconut cream.
Fleeing from toxic dating app love
Love won't really happen when you least expect it if you don't get out from behind your screen and meet people in real life
AudioSolving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today playwright, author and Wellington resident Dave Armstrong looks at some of the issues facing our capital and what he thinks should be done. Audio
Turning Waitaki CBD back into a thriving hub
Revitalise Our Places Oamaru programme aims to turn vacant into vibrant in the town centre. Placemaking Lead for the project, Cyndi Christensen, speaks to Mark. Audio
The shortest day of the year is here: Here's how some celebrate it
One group is celebrating winter solstice and Matariki together.
Inaugural "Yeah Nah" awards
Have you ever bought something, only to get it home and think " yeah, nah this doesn't work". Consumer New Zealand is looking for nominations for its inaugural Yeah, Nah Awards to highlight the the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 June
On today's episode, a train derailment that happened during heavy rainfall on the weekend of the Auckland Anniversary floods had the potential to be one of the country's most serious rail disasters… Audio
'Making my own choices': Gloriavale leaver discovers new life working at Timaru bakery
Lianna MacFarlane has come second in a national pie contest after starting out as a bakery cleaner and working her way up. Audio
To know what people are thinking, just ask!
Wouldn't you love to know what other people are thinking? Jeff Wetzler says that's easier than you might expect. All you have to do is ask, but too often we either don't know how to ask the right… Audio
'Henry had turned into a dragon' - Living with postpartum psychosis
Ariane Beeston was walking her son in his buggy when she looked down and it wasn’t a baby she saw. It was a dragon. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 June
On today's episode, the big new North Shore Hospital building that has been empty for months is set to partially open - but it won't result in any more surgery, former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who… Audio
