Life And Society
Police renew calls for information over missing man Atonio Finau
Police are asking the public to continue to look for the missing Auckland man, as the first anniversary of his disappearance nears.
Our little corner of the world: What NZ's population looks like in a world of 8 billion people
A snapshot of what New Zealand's population looks like as the world's population ticks past 8 billion.
'Extremely rewarding' - Volunteers say repair rather than toss into landfill
In a world of fast fashion and cheap appliances, a group of repairers is urging people to think twice before tossing things into the landfill. Audio
Volunteers at Repair Cafes fix your broken stuff for koha
In a world full of fast fashion, cheap appliances and quick-to-outdate electronics, a group of repairers are urging people to think twice before hiffing things in the bin. Repair cafés are an… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the expected Christmas retail bonanza in Australia this year despite the rising cost of living, an odd supermarket item that goes a long way to explaining Australia's love of… Audio
Herald’s bid to short-circuit short-termism and tribalism
The Herald - and its publisher NZME - has embarked on a months-long series to push back at short-term thinking and political tribalism holding back the post-Covid recovery. Mediawatch asks the driving… Audio
Herald’s bid to short-circuit short-termism and tribalism
The Herald - and its publisher NZME - has embarked on a months-long series to push back at short-term thinking and political tribalism holding back the post-Covid recovery. Mediawatch asks the driving…
AudioPlaying Favourites with Dame Gaylene Preston
Film director and producer Dame Gaylene Preston has been an inspirational and groundbreaking force in New Zealand culture for more than four decades. Dame Gaylene joins us to play some favourite… Audio
Anke Richter: delving into the world of cults and control
A chance meeting with a former resident of Bert Potter's Centrepoint community started journalist Anke Richter on what became a decade-long deep dive into groups that exert high levels of control on… Audio
Bill Callahan: 'I took a very long time to evolve into a respectable human being'
Songwriter Bill Callahan – aka "the deep voice of American solitude" – writes melancholy country-inspired songs that often sound like poems set to music. He talks to Kim Hill about purpose… Video, Audio
Rural men sought to help with Otago research on dating
Sophie Dix is looking for a dozen young men who are living rurally to interview about the dating challenges they face for her sociology masters at Otago University. Sophie talks to Jesse about who… Audio
Rural men sought to help with Otago research on dating
If you're dating, how do you meet people? If you're out in the country where people and venues are scarce it can be quite challenging. Sophie Dix is looking for a dozen young men who are living… Audio
Family Count decision may deter blended families, divorce lawyer says
A top divorce lawyer says the case of a man being ordered to pay the private school fees of his step-daughter, despite divorcing her mother and never being the girl's legal guardian, is rare.
Father of Vogel's bread remembered
If you started your day with a slice of vogel's toast well, you have one man to thank for that. The founder of Vogel's, Johan Klisser passed away earlier this week aged 95. The bread was first made in… Audio
Father of Vogel's bread remembered
The founder of Vogel's, Johan Klisser passed away earlier this week aged 95. The bread was first made in New Zealand in the 1960s in a small Auckland bakery. Audio
Blake Awards honouring extraordinary NZers
Seven extraordinary New Zealanders were celebrated at the Blake awards in Auckland last night. One of the Blake leader awardees is former rugby league player and current advocate for accessible and… Audio
New Plymouth embracing power of song as choirs hit the streets
More than 200 singers will perform at three different locations before coming together to sing as one at the Puke Ariki landing, a part of Spiegel Fest.
New Plymouth residents asked to embrace song
New Plymouth residents are being asked to embrace the power of song when seven local choirs hit the streets on Saturday for Taranaki Sings, a part of Spiegel Fest.
More than 200 singers will perform… Audio
'Overwhelming support': Auckland suburb raises solidarity flag after homophobic incidents
An Auckland suburb wants to make it clear that homophobia isn't welcome in their community.
Auckland suburb celebrates Pride by raising flags
An Auckland suburb is making it clear that homophobia isn't welcome in their community. On November 18th, 300 pride flags will be raised around Hobsonville Point for Hobby Pride, a response to recent… Audio
