Life And Society

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

South Cantabrians have spoken, they want a day off to mark the Queen, and an Anniversary Day.

The government left it up to local leaders to decide what to do about the clash after announcing a one… Video, Audio

The Repair Cafe is looking to raise money to keep their sessions going and help divert more away from landfill by mending and making do rather than discarding. Brigitte Sistig is the driving force… Audio

Tonight on TVNZ 1 a documentary is screening looking at the dangers of dating apps in New Zealand. Called, Swipe With Caution, it focusses on the Grace Millane case, but also speaks to other young… Audio

Many New Zealanders fought off sleep last night in order to watch the Queen's funeral on television Among them was one of our country's most dedicated Royal enthusiasts, 82-year-old Beverly Long, from… Audio

Over 1500 souls perished the night the ship calling itself "Titanic" sank. But could they have been rescued?

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Not many people in this country are able to genuinely say that Queen Elizabeth II was a friend. But Otorohanga dairy farmer Warren Ferguson is able to do just that. Due to their shared love of dairy… Audio

Later tonight the world will say their final goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth the second. With a reign of more than 70 years she will be cherished for many things. We sent our reporter Leonard Powell to… Audio

Lisbeth Clement is a Royalist in every sense of the word. A superfan of the Queen from a young age, she boasts one of the largest royal memorabilia collections in the country Nathan Rarere asked… Audio

When it comes to interactions with the Queen, weightlifting legend Precious McKenzie has some great stories. The 86 year old four time Commonwealth Games gold medalist was kind enough to share a few… Audio

Meanwhile, the Queen's casket is lying-in-state at Westminster Hall for the last day before her funeral late this evening New Zealand time Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a number of other New… Audio

In this episode of Voices, in the run up to Mental Health Awareness week we talk to South Asian mental health advocate about the gaps and challenges they see in the community. Produced by Kadambari… Audio

'Living well as a practice for dying well' is the subject of deathwalker Zenith Virago's speech on September 23 at the third Death Matters conference in Christchurch. Based in Byron Shire, just north… Audio