Life And Society

Builder Stan Scott is back for 2022 ready to help listeners with their DIY projects at home. Audio

Businesses in the heart of Tauranga have had a big boost today with the opening of a new $200m development.

The private development, which includes 120 apartments, shops, apartments and restaurants… Audio

A beloved Jack Russell named Parore went missing on New Years Eve when he was spooked by fireworks while on holiday in Taranaki with his owner. His owner Jess Potaka talks to Jesse about her efforts… Audio, Gallery

Dr Sarb Johal is a psychologist of 30 years, author and speaker. His latest book is called Finding Calm: Managing Fear and Anxiety in an Uncertain World. Sarb says particularly in the midst of the… Audio

The Vegan Society wants us to go "cold turkey" on dairy for a month and they're calling it 'FebNoDairy'. Spokesperson for the Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand Claire Insley chats with Bryan to… Audio

There's a new animal welfare group on the scene but this time it's advocacy based on science. Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie was previously chief veterinary officer at the New Zealand Veterinary… Audio

Stories surrounding a modest Wellington house and its inhabitants weave into a Forest-Gump-like saga of war and music, espionage and persecution, the search for identity and a place to call home.

A group of Christchurch residents are crying out for help dealing with a pretty crappy situation plaguing their neighbourhood.

Families living on Dudley Street say thousands of birds nesting in trees… Video, Audio

A game of peek-a-boo can change the world.  We'll talk to Molly Wright Former South Australia Premier Jay Weatherill, the Thrive by Five CEO, about why fun is more than child's play. Audio

It's the first of February, which marks the start of the Chinese New Year celebrations..which RNZ's World Watch producer and presenter Perlina Lau and her family will be celebrating. We've woken her… Audio

When you think collectible cars, names such as Mustang, Lamborghini and Ferarri are mentioned. But very rarely Subaru.. This week on TradeMe, an Imprezza, with a price tag that suggests it's anything… Audio

Russian adoptee Alex Gilbert is helping to reunite other children adopted from Russia to parents all over the world to reunite with their biological families. His documentary "Reunited" is on TVNZ 1… Audio

It's Auckland Anniversary Day and although many events are cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, at least one business is making a licking.

The familiar tune of an ice-cream truck heading your way… Audio

Relationship counsellors are seeing some families falling apart because of differences over Covid-19 vaccinations.

Some have received numerous referrals of couples near breaking point, and there are… Audio

Pregnant Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis feels let down by her country after failing to gain an MIQ spot and being forced to seek safe refuge in Afghanistan as she awaits the birth of her first… Audio

Along with the continuing Omicron threat, our Weekend panelists Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie discuss the Russia/Ukraine situation, Kainga Ora, political polling and why people are shunning rum and… Audio

The Villa Aurora in Rome is back on the market after being listed for a starting price of nearly NZ$800 million - making it potentially the most expensive home in the world. The BBC's Rome… Audio

Today Lynda's looking at ways to use up the excessive amount of plums which are all ripe around this time of the year. She also has some handy hints for people who want to grow their own plum trees. Audio