Life And Society

Donations to charities are being hit by the rising cost of living, KidsCan says, and it is worried its ability to help children will be affected.

A Canterbury wine label has reached its goal of donating $50,000 towards stopping global slavery by the end of the year.

A stray Chatham Islands cat has stolen the hearts of a construction crew.

Opinion - Plans to exercise more in the new year are often broken within a month. So how can we exercise more regularly in the new year? Sports scientist Ken Nosaka has tips.

With summer here, families and tourists will flock to New Zealand's beaches, rivers and lakes. But despite our love of the water, New Zealanders have a terrible record of drowning deaths.

With 10,000 more children to feed in 2022 and fewer donors, the charity KidsCan says it is nervous about what the new year will bring.

Summer is here and the hot weather means perfect beach days for Kiwis across the country.

Up to two-thirds of the country's drownings occur in summer and given the toll already this year "alarm bells are ringing", says a leading safety advocate.

Surf lifesavers are reminding beachgoers to use common sense when it comes to water safety, and not to underestimate the dangers of the sea.

Bums on seats is the ultimate aim for any event - and those visiting Timaru's Caroline Bay carnival from today will be the first to try out the Soundshell's new open-air seating complex.

The Veterinary Council is urging pet owners to look after their pets over the holiday season, and to be prepared in case of emergencies.

Childcare savings of up to $6.07 an hour are on the cards for low-income parents next year, figures provided to RNZ show.

By 2032 there could be about 789,000 children at school, the lowest figure since 2016 and about 30,000 fewer than this year.