Life And Society
Exploring the 'good, bad and the ugly' of Taranaki heritage
The first Taranaki Heritage Month is being praised for being brave enough to tackle darker elements of the province's colonial history.
19-month-old cheeseburger & fries sells for $475
The new owner of 'Framed Cheeseburger & Fries' is "stoked" to add a 19-month-old McDonald's combo to his budding art collection. Marcus Herron – who bid $475 for the artwork on TradeMe – says his… Audio
Ngāti Porou rugby team overcome losing streak to reach finals
On Sunday, Ngāti Porou East Coast will host the provincial Heartland Championship Lochore Cup final final against Mid Canterbury.
Whakarua Park in Ruatoria is expected to come alive to support a team… Audio
Praise for first-ever Taranaki Heritage Month
The Race Relations Commissioner has praised the first-ever Taranaki Heritage Month for being brave enough to tackle darker elements of the province's colonial history.
While the event includes tours… Audio
'Funding a Pākehā retirement system': Report details disparities for retiring Māori
With a lower life expectancy, health disparities, and fewer savings, new research has highlighted the grim prospect of retirement for many Māori.
Rangatahi face unfair levels of disadvantage and exclusion - research
Rangatahi Māori face exclusion and disadvantage at a much higher rate than Pākehā youth, and researchers say action is needed. Audio
Retiring firefighter called out during his farewell
Mark Dyer was a senior officer at St Kilda Station and set to retire on Tuesday after almost 39 years of service. He was just about to tuck into his farewell morning tea when a call came in about a… Audio
Whanganui Koha Shed calling for Christmas donations
Whanganui's Koha Shed charity has put out a call for Christmas present donations in the lead up to the festive season. The group's founder and manager Sherron Sunnex talks to Jesse. Audio
Two former Football Ferns tackle midlife head-on
When former international footballers Dr Michele Cox and Maia Jackman hit middle age, like many women, they starting coming up against a range of issues: health concerns, menopause , financial… Audio
The Sheilah Winn saga: Much ado about funding
Was Creative NZ really cancelling the Bard? Audio
The Sheilah Winn saga: Much ado about funding
Was Creative NZ really cancelling the Bard?
AudioBest banger butcher in NZ on what makes a top sausage
The best bangers in the business have been named at the Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.
And this year two butchers snagged the Supreme Award. Judges couldn't pick between New World Te Rapa's… Video, Audio
'We've got to make a stand': Gisborne trying to combat spate of violence
Community members in Gisborne are kicking off a grassroots movement to try and stop a surge in gang warfare.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
Back in the 1970s a Skoda was the ultimate joke car - not anymore, however - they're as good - and as bland as any other modern car. But that wouldn't make an interesting TradeMe listing. This week on… Audio
Episode 6: What Could Go Wrong?
Preparing for the worst. Hoping for the best. Booking the bouncers anyway. Audio
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Today neuro-psychologist Hannah Korrel talks about being 'not nice'. You might think that can be interpreted as being 'mean'. She explains that contrary to popular belief, not nice is about being… Audio
Menopause Day is dedicated to Mood and Cognition
Today is World Menopause Day and the theme this year theme is Mood and Cognition. Writer and speaker Niki Bezzant is the author behind 'This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the slow return of tourists to Australia, the new international advertising campaign with Ruby the Roo, and the latest on more heavy rains, with parts of Victoria and Tasmania… Audio
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 2: Becki Moss
Celebrated photographer Becki Moss is an advocate for those living with invisible disabilities, something Becki herself lives with. She is turning her lens to K Road to see how accessible it is. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 4: Mamie Rose
Mamie Rose lives with Williams Syndrome. She is an advocate who uses modelling as her way to advocate. Mamie is preparing for a photoshoot that will express both her Queerness and Disabled-self. Video
