Life And Society
Does naming objects change our relationship with them?
Are you someone who gives things like your phone or car names? When we give things like cars or other important objects in our lives names, we change the way we interact with them, and we may be more… Audio
It's a Dog-Eat-Tofu World Out There!
What do you feed your pet? Tossing your dog a meaty bone might not be the best thing for it, according to a growing number of committed vegans who are turning to plant-based nutrition for their cats… Audio
Update on the Bromley Big Stink
We have the very latest on The Big Stink in Bromley - the Christchurch suburb where locals turned out in force for a community meeting tonight to hear from Christchurch Mayor Liane Dalziel and other… Audio
Budget should recognise wellbeing role of the arts
Opinion - The arts helped us through the pandemic. New Zealand's Budget should radically rethink how and why they're funded, write Mark Harvey and Molly Mullen, for The Conversation.
The Week that Was with Michele A'Court and Irene Pink
Our comedians Michele A'Court and Irene Pink bring some levity to the end of the week Audio
Giant ladybirds invade the West Coast
Born-and-bred West Coaster Patrick McBride hopes a surprise influx of ladybirds is a good luck sign for his region. Audio
DGL Group Launches Independent Review of Company Culture
As DGL Group Launches Independent Review of Company Culture, Karyn talks to Oliver Mander, the CEO of the Shareholders Association. Audio
Overseas Correspondent - Canada
Our Overseas Correspondent from Canada, Peggy Revell joins us from Medicine Hat Alberta. Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Suzanne McFadden
Today Newsroom's LockerRoom Editor Suzanne talks to Jesse about the borders reopening and what tourism in New Zealand is going to look post pandemic. Audio
What are we most concerned about ahead of Budget Day?
We're just a week out from Budget Day so First Up sent producer Matthew Theunissen to the Auckland suburb of Panmure to hear what people are most concerned about ahead of the budget. Audio
Half a Century of the Polynesian Spa
In Rotorua they're getting ready to celebrate the big 50 for the famous Polynesian Spa. . Karyn speaks CEO Gert Taljaard. Audio
WorkSafe to visit Gloriavale, charities regulator opens investigation
Government agencies are under pressure to act following a breakthrough Employment Court ruling on child labour at the reclusive Christian community.
How to live harmoniously as a blended family
American couple Lori and David Sims almost split up due to the difficulties of trying to blend their families. Then a counsellor told Lori five words that changed everything - they are not your kids… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today Paul Bushnell reviews podcasts with tricky branding issues. Podcasts have been around long enough that we can talk about brand issues - and Paul Bushnell picks up several of these today as he… Audio
Sorry, not sorry - how to apologise publicly
PR specialist Ben Thomas talks to Jesse about the apology from Simon Henry to Nadia Lim and what should have happened. The apology from the DGL CEO has only just arrived, after he sent it via courier!
…Employment ruling: Ex-Gloriavale member hopes state investigates further
A former Gloriavale member who won a legal victory after being used as child labour says he hopes state agencies will investigate further. Audio
New pride group offers support to LGBTQIA+ Indians
The group's founder hopes it will create visibility around rainbow members of the Indian community and ensure they feel accepted and celebrated.
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby
This week on TradeMe, producer Jeremy Parkinson spoke to TradeMe's Ruby Topzand about cricketer Ajaz Patel's shirt from the test match in which he took all ten wickets against India. All proceeds of… Audio
Tom Sainsbury to head on Tour
Comedian, snapchat satirist, dancing Alien, game show champ and now TV foodie Tom Sainsbury is about to hit the road with with his brand new show SNAPCHAT DUDE LIVE! Famous for taking the Mickey out… Audio
