Life And Society
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
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?
AudioThe Pre-Panel with Martin Bosley and Sue Kedgley
Wallace and panellists Martin Bosley and Sue Kedgley open up the Friday Mailbag and respond to your messages from the past week. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their minds. Audio
Landscape designer Tony Murrell answers your gardening questions
Today Tony Murrell joins Jesse to answer any of your gardening questions. He's a landscape designer with 30 years experience and likes to travel the world to get inspiration for outdoor spaces in… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
Wall to wall charity auctions this week on TradeMe - from coffee roasted by The Princess Royal to rugby jerseys raising funds for cyclone victims. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with… Audio
Ballroom Blitz bringing Southland over 50s together
There's a buzz in Western Southland thanks to a Great Gatsby-style event being held at the Takitimu Tavern in Nightcaps. Local Dee Chisholm joins Susana Leiataua. Audio
Te Reo Maori takes flight
Air New Zealand operated its first flight in te reo Maori, taking performers to Te Matatini. Air New Zealand's Tupara Morrison discusses the importance of this historic trip. Audio
What is Logic?
Associate Professor Zach Weber from the University of Otago chats about logic. Audio
What is Logic?
Associate Professor Zach Weber from the University of Otago chats about logic. Audio
Teen births, abortions keep declining
The proportion of teenage girls in NZ giving birth has halved in the last 10 years.
Funeral directors assuring there's capacity for Cyclone victims
The death toll stands at 11 as a result of the devastation of cyclone gabrielle.
The funeral directors association is reassuring the public and families of the victims that there is plenty of… Audio
Cottage industry making durable outdoor gear
Luke Sergent had been working as an arborist when injury forced him to rethink his career. His online company, SouthernLite Packs based in Kingston, near Queenstown is flourishing. Audio
Gloriavale 'can't afford' wages, court hears
A court has heard Gloriavale can't afford to pay everyone wages, and employment relationships would destroy the Christian community's way of life.
Gloriavale women have been giving evidence in an… Audio
Help at hand for flood victims
Flood-stricken areas are receiving donations from around the country.
Krystal Gibbens has been talking to people wanting to help. Audio
Loan words and linguistics - "Children are drivers of change"
How do te reo Maori words find their way in to children's speech in New Zealand and what context do they signify? In a With a new Marsden research grant, two linguists plan to investigate this. Audio
Loan words and linguistics - "Children are drivers of change"
How do te reo Maori words find their way in to children's speech in New Zealand and what context do they signify? In a With a new Marsden research grant, two linguists plan to investigate this.
AudioHelp and aroha on every corner as devastated town cleans up
Days after Cyclone Gabrielle forced people out of their homes in Waipawa, RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp finds an entire community eager to help each other out.
Cyclone Gabrielle: census to go ahead
Census day is just over two weeks away and official say it will go ahead, despite the devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle. Stats NZ says it is working closely with NEMA and other government… Audio
Hawke's Bay island community gathers after flood
As Hawkes Bay grapples with the devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle, people at an evacuation centre came together last night for a pick me up to help get through the toughest of times.
At the… Audio
Census 2023: Getting the count right
There are high hopes that improvements made to this year's Census will result in a better turnout than 2018. Audio
