Life And Society
Flies causing a buzz as summer heats up
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
Unions unfazed by PM's business focus
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 making compromises at the dinner table as prices rise
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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What to do with flies, other insects this summer
If there is one bugbear we had over the holidays.. besides the North Island weather... There's been a buzz in the air, and not of the good kind. It's the season of flies, and the wet holiday period… Audio
Wairarapa pub manager asked Ed Sheeran for ID
Most of you know the artist behind pop hits like 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'Perfect', but would you be able to recognise him in person?
Well, if you're like Ed Sheeran superfan Debbie Sinclair, then… Audio
AK postie writes children's book about dogs on the job
An Auckland Postie's idea to write a childrens book dedicated to dogs on his run has turned into an unexpected success. Mike Paterson has delivered the mail on a pushbike for 33 years, becoming… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
This week on TradeMe, if you have you ever watched those television fishing shows and thought, that's a bit of me there's a job listing this week thats a great catch. And a famous pie shop and bakery… Audio
81-year-old surfer still catching waves thanks to a motorised fin
New Plymouth surfing veteran Pid Pidwell is one of the first New Zealanders to fit his longboard with a Boost surf fin. Audio
Auckland Councillor wants more education about water safety
A West Auckland Councillor says Auckland Council could do more to educate people about water safety.
Over the weekend, six people drowned at beaches around Auckland.
Waitākere ward councillor Shane… Audio
Six people drown at Auckland beaches
Over the weekend, six people drowned at beaches around Auckland.
Surf life savers are urging the public to only swim at lifeguarded beaches during patrol hours.
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand's chief… Audio
How to let go of a grudge
Resentment towards someone we felt hurt by serves a protective function, but in the long term it can be very stressful for our bodies, says relationship therapist Steven Dromgool. Audio
Sonia Barrish: Childern and the Great Outdoors
Exploring the wild corners of the country with toddlers in tow Many of us like to head into the bush to unwind. Sonia Barrish and husband Menzo have steadfastly continued their exploration of the… Audio
FENZ urges those celebrating Lunar New Year to be fire safe
Fire and Emergency is warning those celebrating this weekend to take note of the many areas with total bans on fireworks and to avoid releasing sky lanterns.
Julia Damrow: Kiwiburn
Kiwiburn: the homegrown alternative festival Next week marks the start of the Kiwiburn Festival - the locally grown answer to the US Burning Man Festival held annually in the Nevada Desert. Organiser… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Penny Ashton
Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Penny Ashton read the best feedback of the week on Friday Mailbag. Plus, our panellists tell us what is on their mind this week. Audio
On the road with surfing champ Paige Hareb
Kiwi surfing champ Paige Hareb takes us on our final SummerTimes roadtrip. Proudly Taranaki born and bred, Paige was the first kiwi female surfer to make the World Surf League Championship Tour when… Audio
50 years of Spirit of Adventure
With its spectacular three masted tall ship, the Spirit of New Zealand , the trust has changed hundreds of young lives with its youth development programme. This year the Spirit of Adventure Trust is… Audio
The public weigh in on Ardern departure
News of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation spread quickly through the country's biggest city. While not everyone considered themselves supporters, many Aucklanders expressed their respect for… Audio
The Panel with Simon Wilson and Georgina Stylianou (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Georgina Sytylianou and Simon Wilson speak to David Cunliffe, Iain Lees-Galloway and New York Times journalist, Natasha Frost about the Prime Minister announcing her shock… Audio
The Panel with Simon Wilson and Georgina Stylianou (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Simon Wilson and Georgina Stylianou and Simon Wilson discuss Jacinda Ardern stepping down as Prime Minister with Professor Richard Shaw.
Plus, they speak… Audio
