Life And Society
Annual poppy appeal starts today
The RSA's annual Poppy Appeal kicks off today. This year is particularly special as it marks the 100th anniversary of the appeal. To mark the occasion and tell us about the focus this year, RSA… Audio
NZ donations buys new ambulance for Kyiv paramedic
Last week Nathan Rarere talked with Dr Olga Dubnytska - a Ukranian-born doctor in Palmerston North whose brother Paul is an ambulance driver in Kyiv. His old ambulance wasn't prepared for the Russian… Audio
Phone counselling service calling for support after R&V donation cut
The cancellation of Rhythm & Vines is not just a setback for music fans - it's left a charity out of pocket. Audio
Road to nowhere no longer: Driving Transmission Gully
The first commuter rubber has hit the new motorway fast-tracking the Capital with the Kapiti Coast. Transmission Gully opened its brand new 27kms of tarmac quietly to traffic at 2:45am this morning… Audio, Gallery
The Pre-Panel with Stephen Jacobi and Jo McCarroll
Panellists Stephen Jacobi and Jo McCarroll tell us what they've been thinking. Audio
Podcast Critic: Alix Higby
RNZ Afternoons producer, Alix Higby, has been listening to Boys Like Me and The Elephant in the Bedroom. Audio
Stuff series on expats coming back to NZ during the pandemic
A new series has started on the Stuff website today, following the fortunes of six couples who returned to New Zealand during the pandemic to rebuild their lives, often from scratch. Producer… Audio
A cosy cabin and colourful farm
Farmer Christine Hilton is quick to turn her hand to anything. She's built a log cabin on her land in Twizel, and although new farming she's made sure her Geraldine farm stands out from others. She… Audio, Gallery
Lyttelton rugby game gate-crashed by hang glider
A Saturday morning pre-season rugby game in Lyttelton was gate-crashed by an unexpected visitor.
Players were forced to run for cover when a hang glider crashed in the middle of the field.
Lyttelton… Audio
Thieves raid woman's bank account without access to pin or password
A Christchurch woman has been left reeling after thieves broke into her car and then used ATMs to steal thousands of her savings.
They did it without the password for her online banking account or… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
This week on TradeMe - a charity auction featuring dinner and a private show. And the bids for Gib board are through the unlined roof.. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with TradeMe's Millie… Audio
'Massive problem': Almost 500 children, teens in OT care harmed in 2020-21
Children are being harmed at an increasing rate while in the care of Oranga Tamariki. Audio
Modern fiction heroines have morphed into anti-heroes
Women on TV are not all spirited and spunky like Jess from New Girl. The new female antihero is a sign of how much television has changed say professors Sarah Hagelin and Gillian Silverman. They speak… Audio
Will Smith apologises, the world responds
Actor Will Smith has issued a formal apology for his assault on comedian Chris Rock at yesterday's Academy Awards Ceremony. RNZ World Watch editor, Perlina Lau, talks to Jesse about the apology and… Audio
Benefit increases aren't enough to get people out of poverty
Anti-poverty groups say increases to benefit rates next month will still leave families trapped in poverty.
The Fairer Future collaboration updated the Welfare Expert Advisory Group's modelling on… Audio
Future of NZ Oscars' success as Jane Campion wins big
The New Zealand Film Commission's entering a flurry of talks with major film studios this week, off-the-back of Jane Campion's Oscar success.
Dame Jane has become only the third woman in history to… Audio
Manukau Urban Māori Authority founder Dame June Jackson dies
Prominent Māori leader Dame June Jackson has died at the age of 83.
She was a pioneer and activist who served as founder and chief executive of the Manukau Urban Māori Authority.
Current chair of… Audio
NZ filmmaker on Jane Campion's success and style
Local filmmakers are lauding Dame Jane Campion's win at the Oscars taking out the coveted Academy Award for best director for The Power of the Dog, which was filmed in Central Otago.
New Zealand Film… Audio
Film crew loved working with Dame Jane Campion - producer
A co-producer of the Oscar winning film The Power of the Dog says the crew loved working with director Dame Jane Campion.
The New Zealander won best director at the Academy Awards. The movie has also… Audio
Hollywood reacts to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards
An on-stage altercation has stolen the spotlight at this year's Oscars.
Actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock, after he joked about his wife, who has alopecia.
US Correspondent Rachel… Audio
