Life And Society

We talk to Grammarian and linguist Dr Andreea Calude co-authorof a new book Mysteries of English Grammar - A Guide to Complexities of the English Language, launched this week at the University of… Audio

Steve talks to Jesse about pest control on his Hawke's Bay beef farm. He also talks about drench resistance becoming more common place. Audio

The "middle years" of 11 to 15 year-olds can be a bit of a muddle, when children are stepping away from the influence of their parents and into that of their peers - and social media influencers… Audio

We speak to author Matt McEvoy about his new book 30 Queer Lives: Conversations with LGBTQIA+ New Zealanders Audio

Mannequins have decorated store windows for hundreds of years but in terms of size and shape they have stayed relatively the same.

Now there are renewed calls for them to better reflect the broad… Video, Audio

Caitlin reviews the Wondery podcast Even the Rich. Audio

This week on TradeMe's cool auction list is an old-skool fundraiser utilising the powers of the sharpie pen and the 2021 All Blacks.. And a vehicle that will keep your drinks cool But first TradeMe's… Audio

For the first time, women are starting to talk about menopause and employers are being warned to ignore it at their peril.  Audio

What is your sleep type? Bear, Lion or Wolf?. Olivia Arezzolo is one of Australia's go-to sleep experts and her book, Bear Lion or Wolf aims to help people understand their sleep type. She says this… Audio

It's Valentine's Day and we celebrate a couple who have been together for 56 glorious years, they're Elaine and Murray MacKay from Parapara in Mohua/Golden Bay. Audio

We speak to Brett Cotter organiser of The Big Bike Film Night - A film festival celebrating all things bicycle across 42 locations from Kerikri to Invercargill. Audio

Superintendent Corrie Parnell says it is possible the vehicles will not be moved but he is optimistic it will happen.

He says the occupation of Parliament's grounds is unprecedented in New Zealand's… Video, Audio

People have been left stranded in their homes and power is out to thousands across the country, in the wake of a huge storm over the weekend.

The rains have cleared and the winds have died down but… Audio

Shorter isolation times and less intensive contact tracing is on the horizon. New Zealand will step into phase two of the Omicron response, from Wednesday.

The shift has just been announced after… Audio

Former lead crisis negotiator for the police Lance Burdett told Checkpoint the offer to keep protestors' cars off the street could be a productive move.

"When you offer something to somebody, they… Video, Audio

The 'foundational right' of New Zealanders to return to their country is at the core of a legal battle being fought over the MIQ system.

The case, being taken by the group Grounded Kiwis against the… Video, Audio

Businesses near Parliament say they are only just holding on, with customers scared off by the massive group of protesters occupying the grounds.

Some bars and cafes near the precinct have already… Video, Audio