Life And Society
WW2 veteran gets air force flyover for 100th birthday
An air force plane has flown low over Palmerston North to say a special happy birthday. World War 2 veteran Eddie Chapman is turning 100 today, quite the achievement for a man who spent his 21st… Audio
Targets reached in 2023 Census, data to come next year
Despite severe disruption, Stats NZ say between 89 and 91 percent of New Zealanders took part in this year's Census, meaning they either reached - or almost reached - their goal of 90 percent… Audio
The art of Swedish 'death cleaning': an explanation
The Danish have Hygge, the art of coziness. The Swedish have the art of death cleaning. This is not tidying up to change your life. Death cleaning is sorting out your stuff so other people don't have… Audio
In our wettest year, rates of mould in homes is growing
We're about halfway through the year, but data from NIWA shows some parts of Aotearoa have already had more than a year's worth of rain. It's been one of our wettest years, and according to an expert… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
On TradeMe this week, a house in Mt Eden that could be the venue for the most literal man cave ever built in greater Auckland, and two auctions raising funds for charity. Producer Jeremy Parkinson… Audio
Volcano erupts in Iceland
Geologist Benjamin Hennig talks to Nights about the lastest volcanic eruption in Iceland happening near the capital of Reykjavik. Audio
How to find the Matariki star cluster or Puanga
On Friday we'll observe the Matariki public holiday. It celebrates the Maori New Year and it's a time for acknowledging the past and preparing for the future. Adrian Vilquin Barrajon is a professional… Audio
Bargain? Why are NZ onions selling for cheaper in the UK?
A social media post comparing the price of local onions being sold overseas to those that are sold here has been causing a bit of stir today. The post shows New Zealand grown onions at a Tesco… Audio
What to do when you can't sleep
Insomnia can be debilitating and frustrating. How do you stop your mind racing when you want to sleep? Dr Alexander Sweetman, member of the Australasian Sleep Association, the sleep health scientific… Audio
Johnny Depp visits birthplace of Dylan Thomas
It's not every day you see a Hollywood star walking around your neighbourhood - let alone popping inside a house for a chat and a look-around. But that's exactly what happened in the suburb of… Audio
Medical lab worker quitting for better pay & hours as meat packer
Working as a meat packer is more attractive than the long hours, poor pay and stress of working in a medical laboratory. That's according to a senior scientist who is leaving the profession after… Video, Audio
Tenant shocked mouldy rental passed Healthy Homes
A New Plymouth solo mum, whose three kids are camping out in the living room to avoid their cold, damp and mouldy bedrooms, is dismayed her rental passed a Healthy Homes inspection.
This despite the… Audio
Mystery booms north of Christchurch
A second mysterious "large bang" shook many north Canterbury residents over the weekend. Residents flocked to social media on Saturday to report hearing and feeling a sound they describe as a "sonic… Audio
Serving up community spirit in Woodville
Every Tuesday, the owner of Woodville's Smoke 'n Wood restaurant puts on a community dinner. Karen Joblin serves home style comfort food to around 70 people for a pay-what-you-can donation. Audio
Sister of missing children worries about siblings
The older sister of the missing Marokopa children, Jubilee Dawson has told Mata's Mihingarangi Forbes she lives day to day worrying about her siblings.
The Phillips family say they have no idea where… Audio
Calling Home: Meg Prendergast from all over Europe
Often our guests calling home have moved between countries, but this week we're talking to a New Zealander with no fixed abode. Meg Prendergast is a tour manager with Contiki Tours and travels all… Audio
'Our commitment to help and stand by each other' - Eid Al-Adha celebrations continue to grow
Thousands gather in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton to mark the one of the most important festivals in Islam.
'Happiness is elusive' - Bill Bailey on the joys of ambling and rambling
Last year Bill Bailey walked 100 miles in memory of his late friend Sean Lock, inspired by the hikes the two comics used to take together. Bailey's become evangelical about the benefits of a good… Audio
Organic gardener Kath Irvine: winter gardening wisdom
Nomad gardener and The Edible Backyard author Kath Irvine is back with some winter wisdom including why knowing where winter sun falls is the secret to year round success, plus how to avoid a soggy… Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Guyon Espiner and panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Pound discuss the report that concluded four in five New Zealanders believe some disinformation. Also, we hear all about the… Audio
