Life And Society
Levin-based weaver calls for greater kairaranga numbers
Woven flax wahakura and pepi pods have been promoted for safe sleeping practices for newborns since the early 2000s.
Riwa Wawatai, a Levin-based weaver is calling for more kairaranga - or weavers -… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell
Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell discuss Youthline opening up their helplines 24/7. Audio
How to speak up without freaking out
Dropping perfectionism and focusing on connection can help take the pressure off verbal communication, says Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
This week on TradeMe - a classic Ford Mustang, stripes and all .. and a palatial Waiheke property complete with infinity pool. But we can't forget it's Movember and you have a chance to name… Audio
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton discuss the troubling harm that can come from stone bench tops, community patrollers and finally, we hear about some of your most treasured… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton
Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton get the lowdown on this year's Melbourne Cup with a race commentator. Audio
Read all about it: Kiwis' big love for old books
Old books never die - they end up filling up banana boxes at book fair fundraisers and recycling book love to new readers, as Auckland hosts one of the country's biggest events this weekend.
Diver has lucky escape from great white shark in Wairarapa
A Wairarapa fishing club says a diver had a lucky escape from an attack by what he believes was a great white shark.
The diver was part of a commercial diving crew who were collecting pāua east of… Audio
Survey finds backyard fireworks popularity dwindling
Guy Fawkes is upon us, but not everyone seems to be fizzing.
Fireworks went on sale on Thursday - they can only be sold for four days leading up to and including November 5th.
But a recent survey of… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Dean Hall (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Dean Hall learn why there's a call for faster rebates on charity donations, and take a closer look at the longstanding fundraiser favourite - the nude calendar.
…The Pre-Panel with Jo McCarroll and Dean Hall
Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Dean Hall ask why the death of actor Matthew Perry - or any famous or fictional character - feels like the loss of close friend. Plus, our panelists tell us… Audio
'AI' named word of the year
Usage of the acronym for artifical intelligence has quadrulpled this year, the publisher says.
In the shoes of a bootmaker
Once upon a time, Aotearoa was home to 100 bootmakers, now there are less than 10. One is the small Northland business Lastrite Footwear which has been in Neville Brunker's family for over 70… Audio
Suits you, madam: Waikato woman makes Melbourne Cup fashion finals
A Waikato doggy daycare owner who usually wears "old farm clothes" will be competing for best-dressed honours at the Melbourne Cup's Fashion On The Field event next week.
The Panel with Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe on the dwindling interest in Guy Fawkes and fireworks, the 'right to repair' when it comes to household items, and impending demolition for… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe
Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe are overcome with Badjelly nostalgia - 50 years on from Spike Milligan's creation. Plus, our panelists tell us what has been on their mind this… Audio
Advance to the Avon River: Christchurch gets its own version of Monopoly
Orana Wildlife Park, the International Antarctic Centre and Hagley Park are among the landmarks chosen for a bespoke Christchurch edition of the popular board game.
Christchurch gets own version of Monopoly
Christchurch now has its very own version of the popular board game Monopoly - with landmarks like the Avon River, the Court Theatre and Orana Wildlife Park.
The bespoke board was officially launched… Audio
Kāinga Ora terminated seven tenancies despite over 8,000 complaints
A Kāinga Ora tenant whose family has been threatened with a hammer by a neighbour, says her complaints have fallen on deaf ears.
Despite receiving more than 8,000 complaints in the past year, the… Audio
Whakaari White Island victim's brother on management conviction
The brother of the first identified victim of the Whakaari White Island eruption in 2019 says money spent on lawyers could have been better spent going into the community.
The island's owners… Audio
