Life And Society

An group of businesses and community members are calling for the government to step in and curb increasing postal prices.

New Zealand Post is increasing its prices for a number of services from July… Audio

Girls are told they can do anything. But too often boys get the message there is still only one 'right' way to be a man. Husband and wife research and writing team Kasey Edwards and Christopher… Audio

If you wander down to Christchurch's Hagley Park on a Wednesday, chances are you'll see dozens of white sails at Lake Victoria. Christchurch's model yacht club is about to celebrate 125 years by… Audio

This week on TradeMe, a guitar signed by one of the world's biggest bands - and a McLaren car that probably only members of U2 could afford. But first, TradeMe's Audrey Malone talks to producer Jeremy… Audio

The country's been promised big economic benefits from co-hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup. But do the figures stack up? Audio

Do you know someone who seems to thrive on chaos? Maybe even yourself? Holistic psychologist Dr Scott Lyons explores the stress-related condition and offers advice for healing in a new book. Audio

Warnings for retailers as Chinese eCommerce giant Temu expands to target the New Zealand and Australian market. The new online marketplace launched here in March, after a staggeringly successful open… Audio

By Tom Doig: Doig's first question about doomsday preppers was: “What if they’re crazy?” His second question was: “What if they’re right?” Audio

Shinrin yoku is the Japanese practice of 'forest bathing', which is growing in popularity around the world for its therapeutic benefits, both physiological and psychological. Forest bathing engages… Audio

Researchers in Sydney and Tokyo have created a database of more than 280 crowd accidents, including multiple fatalities at religious festivals and sporting events. Their findings have been published… Audio

The King's Birthday break won't be a holiday for everyone...The National Scrabble Championships are taking place in Howick this long weekend. Scrabblers from around the country are travelling to… Audio

Hundreds of people whose homes were wrecked by Cyclone Gabrielle will find out today if they're able to rebuild on their flood damaged property.

The Cyclone Recovery Minister said on Tuesday that… Audio

Commercial helicopter pilots who risked their own lives in the aftermath of the Whakaari White Island explosion were officially recognised yesterday receiving New Zealand Bravery awards for their… Audio