Life And Society

Maybe old dogs can teach us some new tricks Dr Matt Kaeberlein leads the Dog Aging Project, and says his longevity research on dogs may unlock some key mysteries about the biology of aging and what we… Audio

This week marks one year since Kabul was captured by the Taliban. Reza Hakimyar is a 25 year old software engineer in Wellington. He fled Afghanistan during the chaos and is now the founder and CEO of… Audio

A new survey reveals people who are still working home might be getting a little lazy two and a half years into the pandemic.

The survey found 69 percent of workers either can't find time to exercise… Audio

Few of us need a fourteen car garage - but for those who do, and have a spare six mill or so, 38 Porterfield Road, Whitford might be your next address. And to fill that garage you'll need cars and a… Audio

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

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

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

We meet the Chinese community in Dunedin and learn about one of Aotearoa’s most established migrant communities.

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We learn about how the Punjabi community drifted from Taumaranui to Auckland over four generations. Video, Audio

Introducing the culturally vibrant Oamaru, the latest step in Pacifica chain migration. Video, Audio

We learn about the Filipino community, one of the fastest-growing migrant communities in Aotearoa. Video, Audio

We learn about the changemakers in the growing African community in Wellington. Video, Audio

We meet Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga, a group that is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Video, Audio

We meet a Samoan community in Christchurch who are intent on building a better future for their communities. Video, Audio

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

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

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