Life And Society

Panellists Leonie Freeman and David Slack discuss the Friday mail bag, and what they've been thinking (e-bikes and ANZAC Day). Audio

With Mother's Day on the horizon, NZ Gardener Magazine Editor Jo McCarroll talks to Wallace about the tradition of gifting chrysanthemums to celebrate all things maternal. Audio

Roughly 90% of shoppers look at online reviews before a purchase, but how do you know they're real? Reviews are a great source of information but we need to be aware that businesses do create and… Audio

The wet summer in Wairarapa and Canterbury has meant some rural home owners are being swamped by cluster flies. South Wairarapa builder Jeremy Long explains how it has impacted him. Audio

Panellists Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley discuss Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, paid parental leave, the vinyl revival. Audio

Panellists Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley discuss eating bugs, the value of newspapers in today's world, and the problem of low wages in the hospitality industry. Audio

Kathryn talks with parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen about parenting skills for blended families. Audio

Throughout the past two years, working from home has become the norm and many employees want to keep it that way due to the extra costs of returning to the office. Audio

Methamphetamine use has significantly increased in New Zealand since the Covid-19 lockdown last August, and remains high. Dr Chris Wilkins, a drug policy researcher at Massey University explains why… Audio

Terressa Kollat has been living off the land her whole life. Born and raised on the Islands in the Hauraki Gulf, she's no stranger to remote living and has always been close to the sea, thanks to her… Audio

Panellists Michelle A'Court and Mark Sainsbury discuss older people in the workforce, the growing number New Zealand children struggling with concentration in school, and a glass bottle collection in… Audio

Panellists Michelle A'Court and Mark Sainsbury discuss fondue, a frustrated writer whose partner has become an 'eco-warrior', Jay Scott being told to cover up her moko kauae, and what happens when you… Audio

Jacky McLaren spent ten years working as a teacher in Brunei, but it's her experiences outside the classroom that are a having a lasting impact.  Audio

Professor George Jelinek was 45 and at the peak of a distinguished medical career, when he was diagnosed with MS - the disease which had destroyed his mother's life. At the time, he was a Professor of… Audio

This week on TradeMe - really good news for anyone wanting to buy a Roger Walker designed waterfront property nearish to Wellington or a Nissan which looks like a Space Shuttle. But first, producer… Audio

Early trials suggest some students will struggle to pass new compulsory NCEA standards in numeracy and literacy.

The new standards will be brought in for NCEA Level 1 next year.

While some teachers… Audio