Life And Society
In the Driver's Seat
A Canterbury refugee centre is starting up its own driving programme, taught in the native language of migrants.
It's another step towards breaking down some of the barriers to getting a drivers…
AudioMaking blood donations fairer for gay, bisexual, takatapui men
A major study which looks at making blood donations fairer for gay, bisexual, takatapui men is almost finished. Led by the University of Auckland in partnership with Otago University, researchers want… Audio
Risa Mickenberg: the 'hermettes’ who celebrate aloneness
Despite living in the bustling metropolis of New York, Risa Mickenberg largely shuns social connections and relationships. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Formerly homeless woman says social housing critics don't understand life on the streets
A young woman who was homeless for years says critics of social housing don't know what it's like to be on the streets in the middle of winter.
Housing agency Kāinga Ora halted construction at an… Audio
Motorists urged to enjoy cheaper gas while they can
Motorists are being urged to enjoy a reprieve from high petrol prices while they can.
Prices for 91 and some 95 octane have dipped below three dollars a litre at some outlets in recent days.
Gull… Audio
AK's horror theme park Spookers sold for bigger, better thrills
After 17 years of screams, scares and no doubt the odd skid mark , the founders of Spookers have sold the horror theme park. But if you're disappointed you'll no longer be able to get chased around by… Audio
Napier's old buildings uncertainty casts shadow over revitalisation designs
Despite new plans to revitalise a neglected part of Napier's city centre, much of its future is still uncertain.
Canterbury Museum packing collection away for revamp
A mammoth revamp of Canterbury Museum is underway with staff beginning to pack up their collection of 2.3 million taonga.
Museum Director Anthony Wright says this is a once-in-a-lifetime… Audio
Organisation connects disabled people through board games
A community organisation is connecting young disabled people with each other though speed dating, board games and coffees.
Founded by a disabled man and his mother in 2018, Enabling Love and… Audio
Pukekohe Park closure announced suddenly
One more lap and the race is run for one of New Zealand's most iconic motor racing venues, Pukekohe Park.
In a shock announcement yesterday, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing said the venue would no… Audio
Taranaki man's e-bike wheelchair carries his wife to see the sea
A 79-year-old has designed an e-bike wheelchair to overcome the monster effort of pushing his wife up the hilly terrain along New Plymouth's coastal walkway. Audio
Digital transformation must be balanced with equality, accessibility
Analysis - "Digital transformation" promises faster, more convenient and empowering online interaction, but four academics question whether it instead reinforces existing social divides.
The Pre-Panel with Alexia Russell and Simon Pound
Wallace and panellists Alexia Russell and Simon Pound discuss whether cold showers in the morning are a go or a no. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
Moderna vaccine approved for Australian kids
The Moderna vaccine has been provisionally approved for children six months and older in Australia, but professor Nigel McMillan believes more needs to be done.
He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More pedestrian only space opens in Auckland's Federal St
Auckland city just got a bit friendlier to pedestrians with the Mayoral Drive end of Federal St now a tree-lined shared space that it's hoped will eventually form part of a green corridor in the CBD… Audio
The Panel with Georgina Stylianou and Martin Bosley (part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Jim and panellists Georgina Stylianou and Martin Bosley discuss racism and discrimination in local government, after a survey from Local Government NZ shows how… Audio
The Panel with Georgina Stylianou and Martin Bosley (part 1)
Today on The Panel, Jim and panellists Georgina Stylianou and Martin Bosley discuss petrol prices dropping and if it will stay that way. Plus, are your passwords strong enough? Leaked passwords are… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Georgina Stylianou and Martin Bosley
Jim Mora and panellists Georgina Stylianou and Martin Bosley discuss flooding in the South Island and people evacuating Omarama Top 10 camp ground last night. Also, the panellists tell us what has… Audio
