Life And Society
Tauranga council cracks down on student fares after violence
In Tauranga, bus drivers and patrons are being terrorised by passengers brandishing tasers and knives and hurling racial abuse.
And the shocking reality is that the perpetrators are young teens… Audio
Te Aro park gets makeover in bid to improve safety
A Wellington park that's turned into a trouble spot is getting a makeover - in a bid to improve safety and stomp out anti-social behaviour. Video, Audio
Auckland urged to rally for people to return
Auckland's being told to start a campaign to bring back workers, visitors and students back to the city.
A global expert in revitalising cities after the pandemic says Auckland needs to catch up.
… Audio
South Waikato District rebrand to reflect diverse Pasifika community
South Waikato District Council is rebranding its region to attract more visitors and investors, and the refurbished identity is expected to reflect its Pasifika community.
'Active shooter' incidents in US double in year
The United States experienced 61 "active shooter" incidents last year, up sharply in the sheer number of attacks, casualties and geographic distribution from 2021 and the highest tally in over 20…
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Today neuro-psychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Wallace about neurodiversity in adults and what its like to be diagnosed as an adult. Audio
Community cemeteries running out of volunteers, staff
Public and community-run cemeteries around the country are struggling to recruit staff and volunteers. One volunteer at a Christchurch cemetary is holding the fort alone, and he, like many others, are… Audio
PNG needs women in Parliament, candidate says
Dulciana Somare-Brashm a candidate in the Papua New Guinea elections, believes it is more important than ever that PNG has women MPs in Parliament.
Pre-panel with Kathryn Graham and Liam Hehir
Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Liam Hehir speak to the co-owner of Salon 1925 in Auckland about no small-talk appointments to help mental health. Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Brad Foster talks all about their new Prime Minister across the ditch. He explains why the voters turned on Scott Morrison and what it means for trans-Tasman relations. He also has some… Audio
OCD community members call on bike business to change its name
A brand of protective bike covers sold under the name "obsessive cycling disorder" has sparked complaints from people who say it is insensitive to the OCD community. Audio
How oligarchs are being undone by social media
Journalist Greg Walters has been writing about how influencers and "beautiful people" posting glamorous selfies aboard Russian oligarchs' yachts are helping to bring down the incredibly rich people… Video, Audio
Playing Favourites with artist Dame Robin White
From her regionalist-style painting in the 70s to her more recent collaboratively-made giant tapa, Dame Robin White is widely recognised as a key figure in contemporary New Zealand art, with a career… Audio, Gallery
Mindfulness
When we’re feeling stressed or anxious, how can we make sense of our feelings? The answer: mindfulness! Audio
Siblings of missing Marokopa kids organise their own search
Almost five months since Thomas Phillips vanished with his three children near Marokopa, their family are launching a community search in hopes of finding them.
Former drug dealer says gangs must be outlawed
A former drug dealer, who's spent half his life in prison, says gangs are a scourge and must be outlawed. Rotorua based Bill McFarlane once ran a large methamphetamine operation in the Bay of Plenty… Audio
Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP on shootings in the area
Tairawhiti police are worried the local community is developing a tolerance towards gang-related violence.
This comes as two shootings took place within days of each other in Wairoa earlier this… Audio
Why puzzles are more than just a hobby
Puzzles aren't just a fun pastime, they can save the world. At least AJ Jacobs thinks so. He's a lifelong lover of crosswords, jigsaws mazes, riddles and sudoku. Audio
Podcast Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin talks about the NBC podcast The Thing about Helen and Olga and How to Fail with Elizabeth Day. Audio
Why stand alone butchers are disappearing
A lot has been spoken about the demise of the local butcher. But one Blenheim butcher says his business is booming. Mike Newman from Meaters of Marlborough talks to Jesse. Audio
