Life And Society

Now that the dust has settled after the Queen's death, what's next for Aotearoa and the monarchy? Audio

Professor Thomas Neitzert is emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at Auckland University of Technology. He's been taking a look at the future sustainability of electric vehicles. Audio

New research this week from the University of California confirming that adults have poorer cognition but better well-being, as they age. We see significantly worse symptoms of depression, anxiety… Audio

The idea that talking to your plants helps them grow has been mostly debunked, but new research has shed some light on the benefits for ourselves. Nearly half of the people in a Trees.com survey… Audio

So many people loved Jim Mora's first conversation with Dr Zazie Todd the animal behaviour expert agreed to come back. The author of Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy answers… Audio

If you've been keeping up to date with HBO's latest Game of Thrones sequel House of The Dragon, you might have some questions about the dragons. Not least, could something that size even get off the… Audio

A long Anglican church service bookended by mostly-military parades became possibly the most-watched event in media history this week. But many media outlets struggled with what the Queen’s funeral… Audio

Musician Ellery Daines is calling home this week from the northernmost city in the world, Tromsø in Norway, known as the gateway to the arctic. LatItude 69 degrees north; 69 degrees south brushes… Audio

Our comedians Michele A'Court and Pinky Agnew bring some levity the end of the week Audio

Many events are being held on Monday to mark the life and passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Included in the one-off public holiday is a national minute of silence at two in the afternoon.

Cafes, bars… Audio

More than 1000 protestors have been arrested across Russia following President Vladimir Putin's "mobilisation" announcement.

The order for 300,000  more Russian's with military experience to be… Audio

An Auckland couple has set up camp at the Botanic Gardens after the mysterious disappearance of their beloved dog a week ago. Burrito the poodle went missing while they were taking him for a walk, and… Audio

Learning to dance engages the brain and gets the blood pumping, and New Zealand has a solid wide spread social dancing scene. Fiona Murdoch is the director of The Dance Folkus, she talks to Charlotte.

The first ever 'Queen' for Alexandra's blossom festival is heading back there this weekend for the event. Karen Peterson was given the honour back in 1957 when she was fourteen years old. She talks to… Audio

There's been heart break at a West Coast motel near Greymouth after several hundred eels went missing from a nearby creek. Stephanie Tims who co-own the Apostles View Motels talks to Charlotte. Audio

This week on TradeMe - a South Canterbury heritage property thats one of the most amazing houses ever featured in this slot. And your chance to bid on an opporunity to "own" a new Ford Mustang - but… Audio