Life And Society

Hair and Loathing is a new podcast series presented and produced by Charlotte Cook, and takes an inside look at why women maintain a 'barely there' look to satisfy the status quo and why some women… Audio

When Ian Smith died in 2020, he left part of his estate to 100 recipients he called the 'Omega Beneficiaries.' Nearly two years since Smith's passing, the executors of the will are still trying to… Audio

The occupation around Parliament has become the most heavily-covered protest since the ‘81 Tour- in spite of the considerable hostility reporters have faced documenting it. But arguments still rage… Audio

If we truly care about animals, says British philosopher Nick Zangwill, then the right thing to do is breed them, kill them, and eat them. Professor Zangill is with us to discuss why eating animals… Audio

Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are Richard Harman and Lavina Good. They're discussing Omicron in New Zealand and support for dialogue in the Wellington protest growing along with… Audio

A group of 18 people have sailed across the Cook Strait to take part in the protest at Parliament.

Among them is a couple who intend to get married at the occupation, which is now in its 17th day… Audio

Homelessness should be a measure of child poverty, according to advocates.

The latest data from Stats NZ shows all nine child poverty measures in New Zealand have trended downwards over the three… Audio

Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, Nathan Wallis discusses children and Covid. What is the impact on children of having to wear face masks at school? And what are the common features we… Audio

The Halberg Awards are on tonight, so there's no better time to raise 'awareness' of the work that the Halberg trust do, and also raise some 'money' for them to do it by bidding on a Trade Me auction… Audio

Police and protesters have faced off yet again outside Parliament today, as the stand off enters a third week.

Three police officers have been taken to hospital after they were sprayed with an… Video, Audio

So when did jumping on Google pass for actual scientific research? And why has a tsunami of disinformation exploded during the pandemic?

We've all heard of them, and we might even know someone who's… Video, Audio

The advertising watchdog is looking into a billboard using the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid vaccine.

The anti-vax group Voices for Freedom has paid for the billboard… Audio

Sydney-based Brad Foster talks to Jesse about a fatal shark attack at a Sydney beach, the latest Covid count, and the relaxing of Covid rules for nightclubs. Audio

More and more couples are tapping into a trend of choosing weekdays for their weddings. Kay Gregory is one of New Zealand's best known marriage celebrants. She says roughly 75% of her bookings are now… Audio