Life And Society

Former prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying he had been "living a lie" before acknowledging his sexuality.

Johnstone, who played three tests for New… Audio

This week's expert is Jono Collins, founder of NZ Camping Adventures. He shares his tips for a the best possible camping trip. Audio

Anger over the state of our highways deepened this summer - along with the potholes at the heart of constant claims the roads are “the worst they’ve ever been.” But political pressure and a startling… Audio

Jacinda Ardern left office as the most internationally renowned New Zealand political leader in a generation.
She was admired for her unique leadership style.
She wielded power with unmatched…

Sustainable growth was the focus of the recent World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, but how realistic is this goal, and what would it look like? The idea of degrowth, as a counter to the… Audio

For many the long weekend in Auckland is an opportunity to get stuck in to projects at home. Audio

Staff at the country's audiovisual archives Nga Taonga are going to make their 32.5 hour working week permanent.

They've been trialling shorter, more flexible hours since the middle of last year, and… Audio

Around 50 brewers from across the country will descend on Christchurch's Hagley Park this weekend, for the annual Great Kiwi Beer Festival. 

Up to 12,000 people are expected through the gates to… Audio

The future of the Grand Chateau Tongariro is in limbo with the hotel not taking any new bookings for 2023 and 2024.

The hotel itself remains open, but virtually empty,  as mystery surrounds next… Audio

Those looking to get out-and-about for Auckland Anniversary weekend may want to rethink their plans.

Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for Auckland, Northland and Coromandel.

The… Audio

A popular Wellington swimming beach was closed yesterday when a large unidentified type of shark made an appearance.

Wellington Council says the shark was spotted by a lifeguard on Lyall Bay about… Audio

Georgia and Caleb Nott aka Broods stop by to talk to Jesse about their upcoming Space Island album tour. Audio

'A selfless man who gave everything to help those in need'.

That's just one of the tributes paid to New Zealander Andrew Bagshaw, who was killed in Ukraine while delivering aid.

He was reported… Audio

It's the season of flies, and the wet holiday period means they're popping up by the truckload. 

Reporter Leonard Powell put his fly swat down and picked up the microphone to learn more about why… Audio

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is meeting with Auckland business leaders today, who he says are central to his "bread and butter" strategy to tackle high inflation.

But the wishes of some business… Audio

Shoppers are feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices, meaning compromises at the dinner table.

Annual inflation remains stubbornly high, sitting unchanged at 7.2 percent - near a 32 year high.

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