Life And Society

Statistics New Zealand figures show overall beer consumption is back to pre-pandemic levels, after the sector experienced big falls in demand since the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.

So is this a… Audio

The race is on to find a meteorite which is believed to have landed somewhere near Dunedin.

A spectacular fireball was captured by night-sky cameras shooting across the Otago region on the 28 August.

Kate Hall's on a mission to help people find ways to live a life that's better for not just themselves, but the planet. She's founded a company, called Ethically Kate and written a book about… Audio

Rounding up South Island farmers to take on apprentice shepherds is proving a bit of challenge for a charitable training trust.

Grower future farmers needs spots for school leavers, who get two years… Video, Audio

Dramatic scenes inside Christchurch District Court this morning when two far-right activists had to be dragged into the dock by police.

Co-owners of the far-right Counterspin platform, Kelvyn Alp and… Video, Audio

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Somewhere along the line, the pursuit became the point and happiness got lost say professors Benjamin and Jenna Storey. They see a deep sense of… Audio

This week on TradeMe Sir John Key's old house is up for sale - the Parnell mansion last sold for nearly 24 million dollars .. so good luck with mortgage repayments on this. Also up for grabs is a… Audio

Through the telling of one couple’s devastating story, Susie Ferguson lifted the lid on the grief suffered by the hundreds of Kiwi families who lose a baby each year. The veteran broadcaster reflects… Audio

Palmerston North has a poo problem. Every evening thousands of birds fly into the centre of the city to sleep for the night, and their droppings fall on unsuspecting parked cars and pedestrians.

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Pop culture event Armageddon cannot find a venue in Auckland and is waiting while a dispute is ongoing over who can use the Auckland Showgrounds. 

Bill Geradts, director of the Armageddon expos, told… Video, Audio

Police are searching for an armed shooter tonight who allegedly fired a shot near a busy shopping area in Christchurch.

One person has been taken to hospital after being injured in the incident in… Video, Audio

Now to a new podcast launched here at RNZ today all about whether or not the Titanic did actually sink. Not a topic you'd expect our team to delve into, but when comedian Tim Batt and his Australian… Audio

Since the beginning of the pandemic we're experienced work from home pivots, and the great resignation.

The latest trend to hit the employment sector is 'quiet quitting'.

But is it a trend?

And… Audio

A toilet paper manufacturer, which has locked workers out at its Kawerau mill, is now threatening those workers - and their union - with $500,000 in damages.

The legal threat by Purex manufacturer… Audio

Boxing New Zealand wants to create a separate open category for transgender athletes in Olympic style competition boxing.

The executive board of our only amateur boxing organisation disagrees with… Audio

An 'unsinkable' ship is somehow felled by an iceberg on its maiden voyage.

Is everything as it seems? Or is Carlo full of it?

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Dr Joshua Coleman is a psychologist who works with couples and a senior fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families.  So often, couples come to him wondering if they married the wrong person.  Audio

The Shires Fruit and Vege Market on Dannevirke's high street is celebrating one hundred years in business. To tell us more about the milestone and the shop's longevity, owner, Suresh Patel talks to… Audio

A mint condition baseball card has sold for an astronomical price, blasting into the record books for the most ever paid for sports memorabilia.

The 1952 Mickey Mantle card sold for more than $NZ20… Audio