Life And Society
Muriwai beach death sparks calls for vehicle ban
A scene from Mad Max is how one surfer has described the chaos on Muriwai Beach, when vehicles are hooning around. The death of a young person has sparked calls for vehicles to be permanently banned… Video, Audio
Embracing 'ordinary' to be content: Crispin Thurlow's view
Crispin Thurlow is a professor of language and communication and he says, embracing mediocrity and having the courage to be ordinary may actually be the path to contentment. Audio
Deadly blast hits market in Russia-held Ukraine city
A Moscow-installed official blames Ukraine for the attack which he says killed 25 people and injured 20.
'Porirua has ram-raided me and stolen my heart'
Relaxing at Titahi Bay, catching up with old friends and family, playing Housie or spotting supermarket trolleys in the harbour - going back home to Porirua is always a good time for RNZ's Corey…
My Hometown: Keeping faith in Gisborne, and an eye on the forecast
Coping with extreme, often traumatic, weather events is nothing new for the people of Tai Rāwhiti, says RNZ's chief executive and former resident Paul Thompson. Just don't call them resilient.
Metal detectorist recovers lost engagement ring from sea at Mount Maunganui
An engagement ring that was lost in the sea is the latest find for a metal detectorist whose discoveries include 12 gold rings and half a kilo of silver.
Auckland charity Fair Food turns leftovers into lifesavers
With hundreds of thousands of tonnes of food going to landfills every year, one group is trying to stem the flow and convert that food into meals or ingredients. Audio
Motueka: 'Who needed snow when you had hops?'
Tranquil Motueka now has traffic lights and a cinema, but still retains a certain charm, says proud former resident Simon Wraight.
'Cluttered houses make for anxious lives'
Being organised is a skill ... and not one we are all born with. Audio
Gang member to business owner - the power of second chances
Ex-mongrel mob member Taurus Taurima set out on a path to turn his life around - resulting in his own construction company 'Topline Constructions' in Hastings. Audio
'The only good thing about Hamilton is that it's close to somewhere else'
My Hometown - Jessica Keane might agree with some of the criticisms of Hamilton, but that doesn't mean she's not fond of it.
Jordan Pratt: 10 Great Walks in 10 days
It's no mean feat ... 10 Great Walks in 10 days, more than 500km, and a goal to raise $30,000. Audio
'The only good thing about Hamilton is that it’s close to somewhere else'
Jessica Keane has already heard every negative thing you've got to say about Hamilton. To tell the truth, she might even agree with some of them. But that doesn't mean she's not fond of her hometown.
…Rizz, slay, peng: Yute slang translated
Rizz, yute, slay, peng, leng and my Roman Empire have all recently entered the lexicon of youth slang. Audio
'My hometown is my mother's arms'
Home is where her heart is, writes Samantha Mythen, even if that has taken many different forms over the years.
A career expert's tips on jumping ship in the new year
The dos and don'ts for those struggling to get back into work after their summer breaks. Audio
NZ architect on a career at Apple and coming home
Claire Sharpe has come full circle ... and then some. Audio
'I tell people Napier has the best weather in New Zealand'
Mataruahou, Napier Hill, is a beautiful place – sunny, warm and usually calm. A naïve visitor would never know how natural disaster has shaped it. What impact will future events have on her hometown…
New year, new career?
If you're thinking about changing jobs or trying a new career altogether, whatever your reasons, you'll need to put serious thought into making this drastic change. Audio
Healthy or Hoax is back for Season 4
Stacey Morrison takes a look at current health and wellbeing trends and finds out if they’re really good for you. In season four Stacey asks the experts about hormone diets, light therapy, sound… Audio
