Life And Society
West Coast man survives lightning strike, ute destroyed
A West Coast man might need to buy a Lotto ticket after his ute was struck by lightning and engulfed in flames. Caleb Harris was driving from Hokitika to Golden Bay earlier in the week when the… Audio
Christmas plans scuppered amid visitor visa hold-ups
Visiting relatives planning a Christmas trip to New Zealand are having to call off their trip after hold-ups to visas.
Flights have been booked for long-awaited family reunions but for some the… Audio
The OCR: What you need to know
Explainer - The Reserve Bank is expected to raise the official cash rate (OCR) by its largest margin ever today, and economists say it could rise further still. Audio
Social media adding pressure to Christmas spending
The Christmas switch has been flicked on, and it's hard to avoid it. Today Kathryn is joined by money expert Simran Kaur to talk about how social media can help pile on the pressure to get the perfect… Audio
11yo cancer survivor who got Ruby Tui's medal was expecting lolly
The 11-year-old leukaemia survivor who was gifted Ruby Tui's World Cup medal says she has been sleeping with it under her pillow. Audio
Ruby Tui's special gift for 11-year-old leukaemia survivor
The 11-year-old leukaemia survivor who was gifted Ruby Tui's World Cup winners medal says she's been sleeping with it under her pillow. Lucia Hurst met Tui at a fan engagement event prior to the… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
Trademe time, and this week Leonard Powell spoke to Millie Silvester about a couple of good causes and a dream house in Christchurch. Leonard began by asking Millie about the Baduzzi Long Lunch on the… Audio
Identity Check online system pilot launched despite gaps over privacy, rights
The government is banking on an online system for checking people's identity despite persistent gaps around its implications for humans rights, ethics and Māori.
Luna, Bella, Coco: top 10 dog names in NZ revealed
The top 10 dog names in New Zealand have been tallied, and there's not a Rufus to be seen.
Luna, Bella, Coco - what's in a dog's name?
The top dogs names are out and there's not a Rufus to be seen. AA Pet Insurance has released a list of the top 10 most popular dog names, according to their pet insurance records.
So armed with the… Video, Audio
People with disabilities taking on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award challenges
The Manaaki Ability Trust in Lower Hutt has introduced its rangatahi to the challenges of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award programme. The Trust's programme co-ordinator Louisa Kelly talks to… Audio
The 'big maybe' over Māori seats in Parliament due to census undercount
An undercount of Māori by almost 50,000 in the census has raised questions if they should already have another seat in Parliament.
ConspiraSeries | Episode 5: Don't Moose with Us
In 1910, a number of American moose were brought to Aotearoa and released into the Fiordland bush. Some say there are still moose living there today, but they've elusive. Too elusive for Bubbah? Video
ConspiraSeries | Episode 6: Real Eyes Realise Real Lies
The conspiracy theory that Tupac faked his own death is one of the most famous of all time, and Aotearoa actually plays a part in these rumours. Can Bubbah’s real eyes realise real lies? Video
ConspiraSeries | Episode 1: Welly on a Plate
In 2018, a huge amount of cooked spaghetti was dumped on Wellington's Mt. Vic lookout, and we still don't know why. Bubbah is shocked people have just moved on. How could you move on from this? Video
ConspiraSeries | Episode 2: Comet Me, Bro
Did you know Aotearoa had one of the world’s most famous UFO sightings in the 1970s? If not, you’re embarrassing yourself. Watch this to stop EMBARRASSING YOURSELF. Video
ConspiraSeries | Episode 3: Wakanda Kitty Is That?
Canterbury locals have been seeing big-ass cats roaming around for over 50 years, and they've got the receipts. This one's bloody scary—watch to see Bubbah get bloody scared. Video
ConspiraSeries | Episode 4: Enter the Cockpit
Pilots have drawn d*cks in the sky for decades—including Kiwi pilots. Some say it’s an innocent part of their route, while others say society is obsessed with d*ck drawing—what’s the truth? Video
Producer Mahvash Ikram teaches Nathan to say Qatar
First Up's producer Mahvash Ikram tries to teach Nathan how to say Qatar correctly. Audio