Life And Society
G-word deemed a slur in news, but still fit for primetime TV
Does a surprising call by our broadcasting watchdog about a fleeting TV news item months ago mean that a primetime TV show shouldn’t really be on our screens right now? Audio
G-word deemed a slur in news, but still fit for primetime TV
Does a surprising call by our broadcasting watchdog about a fleeting TV news item months ago mean that a primetime TV show shouldn’t really be on our screens right now?
AudioGardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today Lynda is talking about the Mercury Bay Art Escape Event which she is opening this weekend. She has some great tips on how art can be used outdoors and in gardens, especially to hide some of the… Audio
Census night, why it matters
Next Tuesday is the big night. The census data is used to make decisions impacting all our futures. Dr Richard Arnold, Professor of Statistics and Data Science at Victoria University of Wellington… Audio
National Census Day - te Rā Kautetanga - is March 7
It's almost time for the most important statistical exercise, our National Census Day - te Rā Kautetanga
March the 7th is the day, but there is an extension by up to eight weeks for areas affected by… Audio
Keeping track of post-cyclone good deeds
It's a well-known quirk of Kiwi character that we don't like to blow our own horns.
But with so many good deeds and donations flying around the East Coast in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, one… Audio
Making brave decisions and leading with courage
Kathryn speaks to Margie Warrell the CEO and founder of bespoke leadership consultancy, Global Courage. At the core of Dr Warrell's work - is helping people and firms to lead with courage and to have… Audio
Gisborne's Tāiki e! bringing together communities for solutions
When Civil Defence kicked into gear in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Tai Rāwhiti's rangatahi jumped in to lend a hand.
NZ's Roots Marlborough Dry Gin named world best
The Rolling Stones and Billy Joel both sing about it, and it plays a starring role in one of Humphrey Bogart's most memorable lines.
Now a New Zealand made Gin's been named a world best. Roots… Audio
Going old school for modern dating, the new trend
Modern dating is going old school. Dating apps are a multi-billion dollar industry, but more people are trying to find love in more traditional ways.This is the view of Lakshmi Rengarajan, a former… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
This week on TradeMe - one of the most recognisable buildings in Wellington is up for sale. And it could be yours for just under $17 million. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with Millie… Audio
Neighbours Aotearoa highlight "Let's Share" theme for March
The value of neighbours has come to the fore in the last few weeks as people have helped those living next door, or in their street in sometimes life saving situations. Neighbours Aotearoa, is an… Audio
How to talk to children about Cyclone Gabrielle
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, many parents are facing a loss of home or livelihood or a massive cleanup. So what do you say to children about all of this?
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Today neuropsychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about dealing with ongoing trauma in the wake of flooding initially caused by cyclone Gabrielle and compounded by more bad weather. Audio
Census data important for helping in Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild - Stats NZ
Data from the 2023 Census will help shape the recovery in regions hardest hit by the cyclone and other weather events, Stats NZ says. Audio
Much criticism of Gloriavale valid, leader says
In a rare public appearance, Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd Howard Temple admitted leaders had made mistakes and promised to report abuse to police, instead of appealing for repentance and…
Park(ing) Day
Artists are set to take up to 30 parking spaces in Wellington City next weekend to encourage debate around how public spaces are used. Sue Elliot's the Chair of Wellington Sculpture Trust talks to… Audio
Urban issues: how do we actually build back better?
Bill McKay joins Kathryn to look at the gap between the desire to build back after a natural disaster and the political will to do it.
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Disney superfan visits parks nearly 3000 days in a row
A Disney super-fan has broken a Guinness world record by visiting the company's theme park for almost 2,995 consecutive days.
Jeff Reitz got the call last week telling him he'd set the record.
His… Audio
Diversity in sport: Why the first openly gay All Black matters
Why was it such a watershed moment for a former All Black to come out as gay? Audio
