Life And Society
Family forced from Lower Hutt home by slip says council complicit in extended hardship
The council lifted the dangerous building notice this week, but an expert pointed to its stormwater system as contributing to the slip, while the family's laywer claims the authority abused its power.
The Panel: Raising Sakinah, Finding Peace exhibition
Wallace Chapman and panellists talk to Janneth Gil about Raising Sakinah, Finding Peace exhibition honouring the Shuhada, those taken from us on March 15, 2019 - four years ago today. Audio
Bridge quest comes to an end for Sharleen Grounds
Wellingtonian and avid bridge player Sharleen Grounds has travelled around the country in her camper van visiting 108 bridge clubs. Audio
High net migration may address labour shortage, but could fuel inflation - economist
A two-year high in net migration levels could throw a lifeline to sectors crying out for staff in a tight labour market.
Violence against women in Fiji remains largely under-reported
Violence against women in Fiji remains largely under-reported. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
This week on TradeMe - the ultimate in recent cricketing memoribilia.. A vehicle that can truly be described as "The Rolls Royce of cars" AND a converted church you can live in! TradeMe's Millie… Audio
Learning 'life' lessons through sport
Every big life lesson Jody Avirgan has learned has come from sports: how to be a good teammate, how to channel competitiveness, how to focus and when to let go. He's a former professional Ultimate… Audio
Reo Māori advocate walks SH 35 to raise awareness post-cyclone
A staunch reo Māori advocate and social media influencer from the East Coast is walking from Gisborne to Hicks Bay of damaged State Highway 35 to raise awareness and money for cyclone-hit areas.
Much… Audio
Protests at drag queen storytime event sparked more support, organiser says
A leader of Christchurch's LGBTQ community says protest activity in response to a drag queen storytime event inspired more families to attend.
Grey Power looking at super's seven percent rise
Benefit payments rates will get an inflation-matching increase of 7.2 percent next month.
Superannuation payments will go up by $33 a week for an individual; and $25 a week each for a couple.
It's… Audio
Don McLean: 50 years of shake ups, songs and change
Don MacLean's most famous song, American Pie turns 50 this year and the award-winning singer and songwriter brings his American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour to New Zealand. He joins us to talk about his… Audio
Better Sleep Habits
It's the start of Sleep Week. Dr. Rosie Gibson and Dr Karyn O'keefe from the Sleep/Wake Research Centre at Massey University join us to answer your sleep questions. Audio
Kids and consultants - Media run the rule over opposition policy
The National Party unveiled two dove-tailed policies last weekend - pumping up childcare subsidies while cutting down on consultants to cover the cost. Mediawatch looks at how the media ran the rule… Audio
Kids and consultants - Media run the rule over opposition policy
The National Party unveiled two dove-tailed policies last weekend - pumping up childcare subsidies while cutting down on consultants to cover the cost. Mediawatch looks at how the media ran the rule…
AudioThe week that was
Comedians Elisabeth Easther and Donna Brookbanks with a few laughs. Audio
Dacher Keltner on the life-changing power of awe
Awe – the humbling and inspiring emotion we feel in response to mystery – is a tool we can use for individual and collective well-being, says psychologist Dacher Keltner. The UC Berkeley professor… Audio
Should Auckland let its hidden waterways see daylight?
The unprecedented rainfall that hit Auckland on January 27 was, for many, a shock introduction to the city's old streams and waterways. Before urbanisation Auckland was a complex system of streams… Audio
Westminster Abbey closes doors to prepare for King's coronation
Westminster Abbey will close its doors to the public on 25 April to prepare for the King's coronation.
Preparations are well underway for the crowning of King Charles and his wife, Queen Consort… Audio
Fired Up Stilettos group protesting for strippers' rights
Fired Up Stilettos is a group of 19 strip dancers who were told by way of a Facebook post that their services were no longer required at the Wellington club known as Calendar Girls.
The women had… Audio
Parenting: mentoring young people
Upside Youth Mentoring has been operating for 16 years predominantly in the Auckland region. It runs programmes for at risk children aged 9 to 13 and matches them up with volunteer mentors. Jenny… Audio
