Life And Society
Prison visitors ban 'unconscionable' - advocacy group
An indefinite ban on face-to-face visits in some prisons will have a hugely detrimental effect, particularly on the children of prisoners, a prison advocacy group says.
'We're not going to commence visits at sites until it's safe for the public'
Nearly half of all New Zealand prisoners and their families are in the dark over when they will see one another again.
Retirement villages baffled by over-charging claims
Retirement villages say they're baffled by new claims from residents that they're over-charging people and dragging out their contracts.
Residents of the villages are calling the Commerce Commission… Audio
The Ig Nobel Prize and the quirky side of research
Scientific research doesn't always have to be serious, but it should always make you think. Audio
'You need a hundred eyes to see it' - International winner WOW 2022
The WOW Awards are back this year in Wellington - so what's it been like for the host of international designers who finally got to attend and show their designs after a two-year wait in limbo? Video, Audio
'You need a hundred eyes to see it' - International winner WOW 2022
The WOW Awards are back this year in Wellington - so what's it been like for the host of international designers who finally got to attend and show their designs after a two-year wait in limbo?
Video, AudioThe Ig Nobel Prize and the quirky side of research
Scientific research doesn't always have to be serious, but it should always make you think.
AudioDreamworld PTSD survivor now saving others, one bird at a time
Ex-Dreamworld employee Michael Clancy suffered depression and PTSD after witnessing the horror accident that killed four people. Now, he helps others suffering similarly.
Malls face Santa shortage as Christmas looms closer
Finally tonight, finding a Santa for a photo at a shopping mall might be a bit tougher this year with a recruitment company blaming the pandemic for a Santa shortage. Our reporter Finn Blackwell has… Audio
Whanganui River Boat Festival
A big weekend ahead for boat enthusiasts and history buffs. Whanganui is kicking off its Heritage Month with a river boat festival tomorrow. It is likely to be the biggest river boat festival ever… Audio
The week that was
Comedians Michele A'Court and Irene Pink are excited about the world's biggest bouncy castle coming to Auckland. Video, Audio
'Those pesky little questions': Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins share special messages for Susie Ferguson on her last day
Morning Report presenter Susie Ferguson marked her last day in her role on Friday.
Ferguson started in 2014 alongside Guyon Espiner and will be moving on to a new role with RNZ.
During the eight… Video, Audio
High-profile Aucklanders endorsing mayoral candidates
The race for the Auckland mayoralty is shaping up to be a close one, with polls indicating it will be either Efeso Collins or Wayne Brown will claim the chains.
With the contest so tight… Audio
Rehabilitation centre director had no warning of police raid
The director of a rehabilitation centre says she had no warning ahead of a police raid at the facility yesterday.
Nga Kete Wananga Solutions, a kaupapa Māori residential facility, was swarmed by… Audio
Retirement village residents want Commerce Commission investigation
Retirement village residents are calling on the Commerce Commission to investigate unfair rules.
They say retirement villages charge excessive fees and take too long to return deposits, among other… Audio
NZers 'sleep walking' into retirement - Commission
A report from Te Ara Ahunga Ora, The Retirement Commission, says many New Zealanders are "sleep walking" into retirement and won't make the most of their Kiwisaver funds.
The report found more… Audio
Movement urges people to put their phones down for a day
Mobile phones are ubiquitous - they're our contact books, calendars, communicators and constant companions.
But the message from commentators is clear: Use them, without letting them use you.
Kate… Audio
Why do people watch FBoy Island?
A contestant on TVNZ's 'FBoy Island' will be edited out, after it was found he faced a suffocation charge in 2021.
Wayde Moore was found not guilty, but the debacle has reignited a furore about the… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 6 October 2022
The polar blast arrives - bringing with it snow and sub-zero temperature for the motu. An extra ten-billion-dollars of tax money has left the govenment in a better financial position than expected… Audio
