Life And Society
Would private investors fund social services? Here's what the evidence says
Analysis - The local and international track record of social investment funds and social impact bonds is far from convincing. A better-resourced public sector would be a simpler solution, Tom Baker w…
Hawkes bay pensioner's Christmas display vandalised
A Waipukurau pensioner who for has for years dressed-up as Santa and gifted presents to local children, has had his front lawn Christmas display trashed. Ken Mildenhall, who also volunteers at the… Video, Audio
The population and what our world is shaping up to look like
Sometimes it feels like, our planet is bursting at the seams with humans. But fertility rates are actually falling in many parts of the globe. Dr Jennifer Sciubba is one of the world's leading… Audio
Collectors corner: Nutcracker collecting
Today in Collector's Corner we meet Grethe Hansen, who's a nutcracker collector. Audio
More NZers look for secondhand Christmas gifts
As Christmas shopping really starts to ramp up - it seems more and more New Zealanders are looking to fill their stockings with secondhand gifts. Trade Me's annual survey of nearly 5,000 people on… Audio
What you need to know: Your Christmas questions answered
The holiday season is usually a time of gratitude, giving, and joy.
But it also involves tricky questions and ethical dilemmas: from family gatherings to unwanted presents to avoiding Covid.
RNZ's… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
This week on TradeMe, they've re-opened their Kindness Store in time to help those in need. Tiana Barns spoke with producer Jeremy Parkinson about their seasonal initiative - and about the Black Pig -… Audio
A peek inside Granny's Christmas Grotto in Marton
For 10 years Granny's Christmas Grotto in the Rangitīkei town of Marton has brought the joy of Christmas to thousands of visitors. But after it closes its doors this year, everything will be auctioned… Video, Audio
Age old puzzle back to baffle a new generation
'Cain's Jaw Bone' is a complex literary puzzle that was originally published in 1934. Now UK-based Kiwi publisher John Mitchinson has brought it back, and it's been a surprise hit. Audio
Christmas trees going up around the country
It's December - the Christmas music has well and truly begun trickling over the speakers at the mall, people are counting down the days until the end of the year.
It's the season for people to pop up… Audio
Classic cars and memorabilia auctioned
A collection of highly sought-after, classic cars, motorcycles and automotive memorabilia went up for auction over the weekend.
It was part of Webb Auction's December collectors' live auction, which… Audio
'It is my responsibility to speak out on injustices': Whaea to homeless Michelle Kidd retires
She checks on homeless people on her way to work and responds to texts for help in the dead of night. After 31 years as a social worker, Michelle Kidd QSM is retiring.
Pining for the real thing - Christmas tree farms still thriving
It's nearly December, and the Christmas music has well and truly begun trickling over the speakers at the mall. People are counting down the days til the end of the year. And its the season for people… Audio
Can saying hello to strangers help us feel more connected?
WHO has said the world is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. A small city in Sweden believes it has the answer. We put it to the test in Hamilton.
Crate Day revellers asked to avoid riverbed to protect endangered birds
Conservationists are warning four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in Canterbury this Crate Day about the need to take care around braided rivers, where rare birds are nesting.
Competitors look to make a splash in bombing competition
Manu masters are descending on a Hastings pool on Saturday in a bid to become the district's next bomb champion.
Mulletfest 2023: Business in the front, party in the back.
Christmas is coming early for thousands lovers of the mullet hairstyle, as they come together for Mulletfest 2023. Since 2018 the annual festival has been celebrating the hairstyle that's all business… Audio
Freaky Friday
Time for Freaky Friday, one of our favourites times of the week. If you've got a story you'd like shared on air email us or text 2101. Today we've got two Freaky Friday stories to share with you. Audio
Book on helping people process the emotional coaster of life
Dr Carrie Hayward is a Melbourne based clinical psychologist who specialises in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
