Life And Society

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Boopsie Maran and Martin Bosley discuss bird rehabilitation centres in New Zealand and how they're funded. Also, our panellists tell us what has been on… Audio

We speak to a parent who started a school bike train in his local Pt Chev community, and became so invested, he's now a project lead for an advocacy group for kids cycling safety. Matt Fordham from… Audio

Most parents find it awkward to talk about, but who should take the lead when it comes to educating kids about sex and relationships? Audio

Whether you have a wedding, funeral, black tie event, job interview or meeting at the bank - it's helpful to dress for the occasion. Local menswear guru Robert Niwa answers all those burning… Audio

Dai Henwood is one of our best-known comedians, star of Dancing With The Stars, Seven Days, Family Feud and Legomasters. Folllowing his cancer diagnosis, he's just finished his latest round of chemo… Audio

A face-to-face amiable debate, the polite airing of contrary view seems to be becoming increasingly rare. Are we losing the art of conversation? Dr Paula Marantz Cohen is the distinguished professor… Audio

What's it like to land a jet on an aircraft carrier or have your Cessna crash in flames in rugged farmland? Aviation expert and pilot Fletcher McKenzie has interviewed dozens of kiwi pilots who've… Audio

England and Spain go head-to-head at Stadium Australia in the World Cup final later. Joining us for her thoughts on this game is one of our most illustrious footballers. Sarah Gregorius from Lower… Audio

Jane Austen once said "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." Whilst we'd all be happy to see that idea consigned to the… Audio

The naughty porker of statehighway 16 formerly known as ''Kevin Bacon" now renamed "Reggie" has found his forever home. The roaming road hog blocked lanes on Auckland's North-Western motorway and… Audio

Comedians Te Radar and Irene Pink have a few laughs including the tale of how two American tourist got to bed down up the Eiffel Tower. Audio

Kirsty Pickett is in Te Anau, where Meridian Energy has a big new plan to provide more reliable flows down the Waiau River. And a rite of passage for schoolkids across Southland and Otago - Deep Cove… Audio

How much would you pay for a burger and some fries?

What about if you knew it was all made with leftover or rescued food?

One restaurant is taking part in the Burger Wellington competition using… Audio

One year ago, 26 massive landslides destroyed State Highway 1 in the Far North's Mangamuka Gorge.

Overnight the settlement of Mangamuka, about 30 kilometres south of Kaitaia, was transformed from a… Audio

Quick update for you now, about the Tairua Skate Park in the Coromandel Locals there had been trying for 30 years to get one built, but kept getting denied because of disgruntled residents and bach… Audio

WorkSafe says it doesn't normally end up investigating pranks, after revealing it was a joke that caused a gas explosion and left five workers in hospital last year.

It says a barbecue gas bottle was… Audio

With the election a couple of months away, Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon has been reminding politicians of the district's wishlist, particularly concerning roading. David discusses the changing nature… Audio

New Zealand's first kids show made by and for the rainbow community is now available to watch on the TVNZ website. Little Apocolypse is an eight part supernatural comedy/drama series, aiming to break… Audio