Life And Society
Growing up as a 'third culture kid' in Bolivia
Libby Kirkby-McLeod's claims to being a 'Cochabambina' are flimsy, but the dusty streets of this small town high in the Andes feel like her spiritual home.
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'Nothing compares to the hum of the night here'
Ellie Franco makes a pilgrimage back to her parents' home in Matapōuri, Northland, where 'people say what they think and do what feels right'.
2018: Sian Davey
Siân Davey is a photographer with a background in fine art and social policy. Her book ‘Looking for Alice’, which… Audio
From ancient rituals to self-improvement: How new year's resolutions have changed over 4000 years
Resolutions and rituals to secure a prosperous new year have a history stretching back at least 4000 years.
2019: Angie Meiklejohn
Auckland's Centrepoint commune was closed down in 2000, and its founder Bert Potter jailed for drug crimes and sexual… Audio
Older workers still struggle with work-life balance
Analysis - The idea that we can comfortably manage all the different facets of life is appealing. But in reality, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
More women to get on boards in 2024, business leaders predict
Government figures show women held more than 53 percent of appointed board positions in the year ending 31 December 2022 - the highest figure to date.
2018: Camille Paglia
Feminist author and academic Camille Paglia joins Kim to talk about her book released in 2018 - a collection of essays on… Audio
Child’s play takes a massive swing for the better at Caroline Bay
South Canterbury children now have a multi-million-dollar playground that draws on art, history and culture to fire up their imaginations.
'Made me cry': Community paying it forward after stranger's random acts of kindness
A Canterbury town is abuzz about a stranger jumping in to pay for items and then vanishing.
A Christmas quiz for your family to play
Need something to unify, distract or occupy your loved ones between food and gift gouging? Try this zero-prep quiz for all ages.
Phil Keoghan reflects on his Amazing Race through global TV
Christchurch boy Phil Keoghan presented That's Fairly Interesting before jetting off to the US and landing the role of a lifetime: hosting The Amazing Race. Audio
Kiwi comedians tell their best - and worst - Christmas jokes
Five local funny people tell us their best Christmas joke that's safe for all the family. Will they improve on the classically bad ones found in Christmas crackers? You be the judge.
The Kiwi ruling over American reality TV
A Christchurch boy, Phil Keoghan presented That's Fairly Interesting before jetting off to the US and landing the role of a lifetime: hosting The Amazing Race. Audio
New investigative podcast digs into Christmas card mischief
Thirty years ago, the company then-known as Telecom sent out some corporate Christmas cards. But recipients got a surprise when they opened them. Audio
Weekend Stuff with Lynda Hallinan
Today Lynda Hallinan is with us to talk about taking care of the garden when you're not around over the summer season and how to give it a bit of help when you're back if it's suffered a bit in your… Audio
Christmas on Campbell Island
Down on Campbell Island with the albatross and the penguins, there's a ham, a Christmas cake and a team ready to celebrate with a Secret Santa.
Theo Thomspon is the team lead this summer.
He told me… Audio
Giant straw goat part of Swedish Christmas traditions
RNZ Swedish correspondent Dr Anita Purcell-Sjolund tells us about a time-honoured Christmas tradition involving a giant straw goat. Purcell-Sjolund spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Canadian correspondent on Christmas in Canada
It's time to cross to some more of our international correspondents to get a taste of what's happening for Christmas on their patch.
Canadian CBC journalist Samuel Wat spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Seasonal input on NZ Christmas spread
Down in the southern hemisphere, we've accepted the wintry Christmas songs that don't make sense.
But when it comes to the Christmas table spread, our seasons have had some input.
While we've kept… Audio
