Life And Society
'Money was involved in everything' - Ex-Arise members reveal church workings
The carefully cultivated image Arise Church portrayed to the public masked a culture of mistreatment and greed, former members allege.
Pandemic nudges New Zealanders to give more and make wills
New Zealanders have upped their generosity during the pandemic, a new survey shows.
'An open prison': Report on asylum seekers' limbo
Asylum seekers are being set up to fail by denying them access to the same rights and supports available to other refugees, advocates say.
Victoria Bruce: Walking the length of Aotearoa
Victoria and Emilie Bruce have certainly entered nature, and let nature enter them. They've just completed an epic hike down New Zealand, through wind, rain, hail and snow, but also, thankfully… Audio
How to regain control of your possessions
Stuff. Most people have far too much of it. But what draws us to having things we don't need? Professor Melissa Norberg is the deputy director for the Centre for Emotional Health and associate… Audio
Making the most of your retirement savings
In his new book, 'Cracking Open the Nest Egg,' financial planning expert Martin Hawes examines how New Zealanders can make their retirement savings last the distance. With Baby Boomers retiring en… Audio
Sacred hares and pagan worship - the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might…
Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris
Hawke's Bay sheep farmer Steven Wyn-Harris talks about the weather in his part of the country and a few tips on getting ewes pregnant. Audio
Dr Valmaine Toki appointed to top UN indigenous rights role
The first New Zealander has been appointed to United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, advocating and championing iwi taketake globally.
Dr Valmaine Toki no Ngāti Rehua… Audio
Car lovers enter competition to make their car into Hot Wheels
Petrol heads rejoice!
On Thursday night New Zealand is staging the first leg of the annual "Hot Wheels Legends Tour" - a global search for the best custom car in the eyes of toymaker Mattell.
The… Audio
Department of Conservation warns Easter trampers to be cautious
The long Easter weekend is upon us and many people are keen to get away.
Easter's a popular time for tramping.
Department of Conservation director of heritage and visitors Tim Bamford spoke to Susie… Audio
Record requests for help from non-profit lender
A non-profit organisation that lends to struggling families, Nga Tangata Microfinance, says it's is handling record requests for help.
Chief executive Natalie Vincent spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Ed Bisch fighting pharmaceutical companies for justice
For 20 years, Ed Bisch has been fighting to make sure Purdue Pharma and its owners face severe consequences for their role in the opioid crisis. He tells us why he and other grieving families say… Audio
Food prices rise at fastest rate in a decade
Food banks are seeing high demand for their services, as the cost of living continues to rise.
The latest figures from Stats NZ which came out this morning show food prices went up 7.6 percent in the… Audio
A walking guide to Wellington's architecture
From Oriental Parade, to Cuba Street, Lambton Quay, The Terrace, Aro Street, Wellington is known as a very compact and walkable city. It's also packed full of interesting buildings which tell a story… Audio
Holidays Act overhaul presents problem for employers
An overhaul of the Holidays Act has thrown up a new, curly problem that could cost employers.
Officials are belatedly advising that employers are liable for public holiday pay for a worker on ACC.
… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
This week on TradeMe - you can bid on the chance to name a wild kea or buy a baby grand piano once owned by Billy T James. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with TradeMe's Millie Silvester… Audio
Businesses told to watch for staff burnout or face productivity drop
Businesses are being urged to change the way they control workload issues as more and more employees think about quitting as a result of Covid-19 related burnout.
Tips on downsizing from cleaning expert Matt Paxton
Matt Paxton is a cleaning expert who's helped people downsize and declutter for over 20 years. He stars in the TV shows Hoarders and Legacy List and has just released the book Keep the Memories, Lose… Video, Audio
Relationship advice: When your friends are a couple and break up
This week neuropscyhologist and clinical psychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about what to do if you're friends with people as a couple and they break up. Do you have to pick a side? Audio
