Life And Society
Dannevirke RSA not placing poppies on graves this ANZAC day
The local Dannevirke and Districts RSA has made the tough decision to put the money that would be used to place poppies on more than a thousand individual graves, to other uses. RSA president Major… Audio
Fashion label Kate Sylvester to close after 31 years
A retail industry group predicts luxury fashion label Kate Sylvester won't be the last to come under pressure from a tough economy. Felix Walton reports. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker discuss Kate Sylvester closing its doors and a community hub generating $2.6 million in social value. Also, it turns out… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 10 April 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producers Sam Hollis and Sally Ward join to follow up yesterday's chat about workplace gossip from a new perspective. Also, Sam puts… Audio
Bookmarks with Luke Buda
For Bookmarks today we have founding member of the Phoenix Foundation and also solo musician Luke Buda. He has worked on many film scores, most notably Eagle vs Shark, Boy, and Hunt for the… Audio
'Caring enough to speak up makes a huge difference' - New sexual violence campaign launched
A Christchurch organisation supporting survivors of family harm and sexual violence is calling out concerning attitudes and behaviour in its latest campaign.
Fashion label Kate Sylvester to close down
One of New Zealand's top fashion labels, Kate Sylvester, has announced it will shut down in 2025 after more than 30 years in the business. Former Fashion Quarterly editor Fiona Hawtin spoke to Corin… Audio
Ashburton historic hall used by dancers has uncertain future
The Balmoral Hall in Ashburton needs about a million dollars spent on it to bring it up to standard - Nathan Rarere spoke with dance teacher Charmaine Quaid about the historic hall's future. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Jess Malcolm
TradeMe's Jess Malcolm tells us about a rock star's Harley Davidson and a house fit for a Knight, both listed on this site this week. Audio
Palmerston North rubbish-handlers save recyclables from landfill
At most big events in New Zealand, even if the bins are separated into rubbish and recycling, it all ends up going to landfill. Precycle NZ in Palmerston North is trying to change that. Audio
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton discuss the Government's move to bring back binding referendums on Māori wards and the hardship feijoa growers are facing… Audio
Aya Al-Chalabi: 'Ramadan is a re-set'
A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a new audience this Ramadan.
Millions witness total solar eclipse in North America
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada have just witnessed a total solar eclipse.
The AP's Philip Crowther has been watching from the Indianapolis speedway.
Crowther spoke to Corin… Audio
South Auckland residents concerned over unsupervised dogs
Residents in South Auckland say packs of unsupervised dogs have them fearing for their safety and their pets lives.
They say the dogs are killing cats and attacking other dogs. Auckland Council's… Audio
Total solar eclipse passes over North America
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada will be staring eagerly at the sky right about now, watching for the last total solar eclipse that will pass coast-to-coast across the continent for… Audio
Cairo, Illinois standing by for solar eclipse totality
The tiny Illinois town of Cairo is in the path of totality of today's solar eclipse, local retailer Gabrielle Harris says the normally quiet small town is experiencing quite the boom. Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines discuss the latest in the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild saga and check in with Auckland Councils plan to remove public bins… Audio
People's trust in news has tumbled over the past year, survey shows
The latest annual survey of New Zealanders’ trust in news media has recorded another sharp drop. It also finds more people avoid the news- but more people say they’re still interested in it and…
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People's trust in news has tumbled over the past year, survey shows
The latest annual survey of New Zealanders’ trust in news media has recorded another sharp drop. It also finds more people avoid the news- but more people say they’re still interested in it and…
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