Life And Society
'Many have suffered greatly': Police commissioner fronts abuse in care inquiry
Many children have been let down by police responses to abuse in state care, says the police commissioner.
Nelson Age Concern welcome stickers for toilet use in shops
Some Nelson businesses are now displaying a sticker saying they're happy for you to use their toilet, whether you buy something from them or not. Audio
White supremacist running for Christchurch school Board of Trustees
A white supremacist jailed two years ago for sharing a video of the Christchurch terror attacks wants to be on the board of nearby school.
The principal of Te Aratai College, or what used to be… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster talks to Jesse about an unusual celebration in Queensland where there's been a 40th anniversary celebration of a mall opening - much to his amusement. He… Audio
GIANTS | Episode 1: The Chinese Community of Dunedin
We meet the Chinese community in Dunedin and learn about one of Aotearoa’s most established migrant communities.
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GIANTS | Episode 2: The Punjabi Sikh Community
We learn about how the Punjabi community drifted from Taumaranui to Auckland over four generations. Video, Audio
GIANTS | Episode 3: The Pasifika Community of Oamaru
Introducing the culturally vibrant Oamaru, the latest step in Pacifica chain migration. Video, Audio
GIANTS | Episode 4: The Filipino Community
We learn about the Filipino community, one of the fastest-growing migrant communities in Aotearoa. Video, Audio
GIANTS | Episode 5: The African Community
We learn about the changemakers in the growing African community in Wellington. Video, Audio
GIANTS | Episode 6: Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga
We meet Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga, a group that is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Video, Audio
GIANTS | Episode 7: The Samoan Community of Christchurch
We meet a Samoan community in Christchurch who are intent on building a better future for their communities. Video, Audio
Kiwi dance crews score medals at world hip-hop champs
Three NZ hip-hop dance crews have placed among the world's best at the international champs in Phoenix, Arizona. All three crews – Swagganauts, I-Descendant and Young ID – were coached by local dancer… Video, Audio
Reading into Margaret Mahy's writings
Yuanyuan Liang's fascination with young adult literature took her down a very niche path of study - following one very celebrated Kiwi writers fantastical stories. She speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar… Audio
Reading into Margaret Mahy's writings
Yuanyuan Liang's fascination with young adult literature took her down a very niche path of study - following one very celebrated Kiwi writers fantastical stories. She speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar…
AudioElvis Week in Memphis this week
It's Elvis Week in Memphis, running till this coming Thursday New Zealand time. Elvis Week 2022 marks the 45th anniversary of Elvis' death. Angie Marchese is in charge of the Graceland archives. Audio
Gardening with Jo McCarroll
This week editor of NZ Gardening Magazine Jo McCarroll talks about the tips she's collected for budget boosting crops. She spoken with expert gardeners all over New Zealand about what to plant and… Audio
Domino's Pizza closes in Italy
Domino's Pizza's last stores in Italy have been closed after the firm that operated its outlets in the country filed for bankruptcy.
EPizza SpA first filed for bankruptcy in early April after it was… Audio
Gavin Bishop wins Margaret Mahy Book of the Year
The author of a book described as a taonga for this generation and the next has taken out the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year award for the fifth time.
Gavin Bishop's book Atua: Māori Gods and Heroes… Audio
Sir Miles Warren dies aged 93
One of New Zealand's most celebrated and influential architects, Sir Miles Warren, has died at the age of 93.
Architecture historian Jessica Halliday spoke to Guyon Espiner about his legacy. Audio
Cloud company disagrees with Google claims
A Wellington cloud services company says Google's claim it will offer New Zealanders complete control over their own data is not true.
It questions why the Government has been so quick to weigh in… Audio