Life And Society
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
The Womble Inn reconnecting people post-Covid
A grassroots group in Upper Hutt focussed on re-connecting its community after Covid has won a special award recognising great 'placemaking'. The Womble Inn was established in April. Audio
Peter Rabbit connection to Southland
A small Southland town on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with a mysterious connection to Beatrix Potter has strengthened its ties - and it's quite a tale. Southland District Council graphic designer… Audio
Migrant Workers Association wants more crime prevention after worker death
Dairy and migrant workers are calling for better protections after the killing of a worker in Auckland.
Janak Patel, 34, was fatally stabbed outside Rose Cottage Superette, Sandringham, on Wednesday… Audio
Community groups get creative to stop violence
Community groups in Gisborne have had enough of a spate of violence, so they're trying to think of new ways to stop it.
One solution is what they're calling a whānau ki te whānau whānau day - a… Audio
It's not something we think of - "where do you fit in?"
Witnessing a powhiri for some of the Bay of Plenty's newest residents is a pretty special occasion. Justine Murray was part of it all, in this weeks Voices episode. Audio
It's not something we think of - "where do you fit in?"
Witnessing a powhiri for some of the Bay of Plenty's newest residents is a pretty special occasion. Justine Murray was part of it all, in this weeks Voices episode.
AudioAs the cost of living rises, so too does the cost of death
While the cost of living has rocketed in recent years, so too has the cost of death. Yet, it's often an afterthought for most New Zealanders.
Kelly Francis: the Whenua Warrior cultivating food security
Kelly Francis's dream is that every New Zealander has access to a garden of fresh, healthy food to eat and share. From her base in Mangere she's making a vision of community-led food sovereignty a… Audio, Gallery
Recession and retail
Rein in our spending, and padlock our wallets - that's the message from the Reserve Bank Governor to try to get the cost of living under control. Audio
Mental health and material situation of youth cause for concern - Treasury's chief adviser
The psychological distress of young people and Māori and the wide wealth gap between older and younger New Zealanders are causes for concern, the Treasury's chief economic adviser says. Audio
Wheelchair accessible garden tours
Being wheelchair friendly isn't always a consideration on a garden tour but it's something organisers of this weekend's Auckland Garden DesignFest are out to change. Debbie Hardy is the Chief… Audio
When is it too early for Christmas decorations?
For some, fairy lights and Santas should only be allowed after 1 December, but is there a right time to get festive? Many are making the effort now.
Care packages for children in hospital
Lucia Murphy is a sixteen-year-old who's been making care packages for Wellington children in hospital for the past two months. She's set up her own non-profit organisation, The Raindrop Project. Audio
How to roast a turkey
RNZ Senior business reporter Nona Pelletier joins Karyn to share her tips for roasting a turkey. Audio
Southland Monopoly 'selling like hotcakes'
Southland Monopoly is being officially released on Saturday. Southland Business Chamber chief executive Sheree Carey has all the details. Audio
Double dinosaurs: T-rex Barbara joins Peter
Barbara's one of only three pregnant female T-rex skeletons ever discovered. She's destined to be a major attraction at the Auckland Museum, where she'll join resident Tyrannosaurus rex, Peter… Audio
Astronomy with Alan Gilmore
This week, Alan looks to all the naked-eye planets we can see in the evening sky during early December, and he chats about why it's time-out for leap seconds. Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong. Audio
Women taking on top truckers in the Truck Championships
The skills of the country's top truckers will be put to the test over the next two days at the Trucking Industry Show in Christchurch. In the Truck Driving Championships there are six women. One of… Audio
