Life And Society

To the delight of our next guest and those he represents, the 11.5 kilometre Pike 29 memorial track opens on February 17.

The dual walking and biking tracks, which connects the Paparoa Track Great… Audio

Christchurch resident John Joseph lives up at the top of Worsleys Road and is hoping to return home after evacuating when the Port Hills went up in flames.

Joseph spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Port Hills resident Dominique Leeming, who was also affected by the 2017 fire is hopeful that the fire is under control.

Leeming says the situation feels much more under control than seven years ago.

Why can't I stop procrastinating? Why do I stick out my tongue when I concentrate? Why do I often forget why I walked into a room? Australian scientist Dr Jen Martin reveals the answers to a range of… Audio

A Wairoa resident says his community has not lost, but gained, through the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Val Irwin - or Papa Val, as he is known to locals - joined the memorial hīkoi following… Audio

A nurse who called a colleague an offensive name in a private group chat lost their job after their comments made their way back to the person being talked about.  Audio

Nights resident classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson takes us on a Valentines Day jaunt through myths and legends. Audio

This week on collectors corner we meet Marea Faigan who has a wonderful collection of ceramic bulldogs. She shares her story and passion for the canine collection with Jesse. Audio, Gallery

Making connections on a romantic level in person has become increasingly harder for older people. Now a group of well known and connected NZers are looking to take on the challenge of making it easier… Audio

Valentine's Day and Auckland Council is hoping the city's dog lovers will make room in their hearts, and homes, for abandoned puppies this Valentine's Day.

Council's animal management team are taking… Audio

New Zealand is heading towards one of the hottest summers on record, with soaring temperatures around the country.

And as such, people have been eager to enjoy the outdoors, with parks and beaches… Audio

If you haven't already been hit over the head with the ads... today is Valentines Day. Of course that often means flowers, and in particular... red roses, which can be a thorn in your wallet. Our… Audio

This week on TradeMe, one of East Auckland's only castles is up for grabs as well as a US army truck straight out of M*A*S*H. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with TradeMe's Tiana Barns… Audio

Life delivers many challenges in your 40s and 50s but it's also when wisdom meets fresh opportunities for growth and change, says writer Chip Conley. He tells Jesse Mulligan how a period of… Video, Audio

On Sunday, Hampden - a small South Island town of 350 people - celebrated the opening of a new skate ramp.  Stuart Barnes explains how it happened and the community effort behind the structure. Audio

The country's top cop says dealing with thousands of mental distress call-outs each year is getting in the way of fighting crime and it's time for health services to step up.

In their briefing to the… Audio

The anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle is an emotional time for those who were caught in its path.

Many people still can't talk about it, they are in survival mode, faced with buyouts, insurance, or… Audio

Stacey Morrison puts the spotlight on light therapy for anti-aging and acne in the episode of Healthy or Hoax. Audio