Life And Society
One in four households would struggle to pay expected big bill - survey
A quarter of households would not be able to cope financially with an unexpected big bill, and more than a third want to save more but are struggling to do so, a survey finds.
Restoring heritage roses to Dunedin's Northern Cemetery
Dunedin's Northern Cemetery was established in 1872 and was designed to double as a garden that could be appreciated by the entire community. Fran Rawling, has been maintaining the project to restore… Audio
Over 70s making their stage debut in the capital
A group of older Wellingtonians are getting creative in drama-based programmes run by the charitable trust Voice Arts. Director Nicola Pauling tells Jesse Mulligan about their work. Audio
HomeGround: the life-changing building in the city of sails
HomeGround – the new purpose-built home of the Auckland City Mission – opened on Hobson Street earlier this year. The $110 million social services building has 80 permanent apartments, a health centre… Audio, Gallery
Woman moves to campground to get away from Kāinga Ora neighbours
Private property owners are leaving their homes and moving into campervans to get away from unruly Kāinga Ora neighbours.
A Christchurch woman says she sold up to preserve her mental health, while a… Audio
Guyon Espiner investigates war on drugs
The war on drugs has been raging on and on, is it working? Are we right to even call it a war? Guyon Espiner's documentary Wasted is out today and examines these questions and more. He joins the show… Audio
'The world stops': Kiwi couple spend winters digging up rocks in Queensland
This New Zealand couple bought a small-scale mining claim and spend every winter digging for precious gems, but what is married life like when you're working 12 metres underground in Queensland? Video
What happened to the hunky NZ Firefighters Calendar?
The NZ Firefighters Calendar has been heating up Kiwi walls since 1990 and over the years has raised over $800,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation. The calendar still exists, but recent editions have… Audio
15 year old takes out school's top academic prize
Being awarded your high school's Dux student is an astonishing feat, but one Hawke's Bay teen has truly broken the mould. 15-year-old Tapas Kant took out the top academic award at Havelock North High… Audio
Kiwi crowned CATAN world champion
The strategy board game CATAN has exploded in popularity in recent years. Dr Hamish Dean recently went up against the world's best players in Malta and took out the title. He joins Jesse live from Los… Audio
Fewer NZers withdrawing from KiwiSaver funds due to hardship
Despite soaring living costs and inflation, fewer New Zealanders are withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds because of financial hardship.
But, with a looming recession, experts warn that could soon… Audio
Hamilton streets named to remove colonial references
A street and park in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton have had their names officially changed to recognise the areas Māori heritage.
This involved removing references to colonial soldiers.
Von Tempsky Street… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
This week on TradeMe - Nadia Lim wants you to smell like you're farm fresh. And one of the most modern of Auckland's homes, with views from mangroves to volcanoes. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson… Audio
Pride of place: Hamilton's colonial past makes way for names honouring Māori heritage
A street and park in central Hamilton have had their names officially changed to recognise the areas Māori heritage.
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Today neuropsychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about navigating difficult family members during the festive season. Audio
'This is not okay': Pāpāmoa Beach residents angry after party damages dunes
Alcohol cans, bottles, pants, bras, and condoms were found scattered along the dunes after an 'all-night' party.
'Tough on crime' at everyone's expense - beware knee-jerk lawmaking
Politicians are jostling to dominate the "tough on crime" narrative, and some business leaders are demanding tougher punishments.
Yet numerous reports - from government agencies, academics, civil… Audio
Fewer retirees living in owned homes
Fewer retirees are living in houses they own, and many are struggling to afford food and rent.
Forty percent of people aged 65 and over have virtually no other income besides their superannuation -… Audio
Feildays back at a different time this year
Fieldays is one of the most reliable events on the agricultural calendar, making a splash in June almost every year of its half-century history.
The four-day event, which runs November 30 to December… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the mass nude gathering at Bondi Beach, a win for NSW Police in cracking an historic case, and how the country is crossing its fingers and toes for the Socceroos at the FIFA… Audio
