Life And Society
Take menopause seriously, women tell employers
For the first time, women are starting to talk about menopause and employers are being warned to ignore it at their peril. Audio
Take menopause seriously, women tell employers
For the first time, women are starting to talk about menopause and employers are being warned to ignore it at their peril.
AudioParliament protests: Tragedy or farce?
Opinion - Watching the anti-mandate protests in Wellington over the past week, it has been impossible to ignore similarities to 1960s and '70s counterculture. But there are also some notable…
How understanding your sleep type could change your life
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
LDR East Coast: no dentists in Wairoa, patients have to travel
From this week we are going to have a twice weekly look at the stories of our Local Democracy reporters and first on the list is Matthew Rosenberg from the Gisborne Herald. Nathan Rarere asked about… Audio
Celebrating Valentine's Day with Elaine and Murray Mackay
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
The Big Bike Film Night 2022
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
Parliament protest: Police confident vehicles will be moved
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 stranded, power out to thousands after weekend storm
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
Omicron response enters Phase 2 from Wednesday
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
Parliament protest: Negotiation expert pushes for mediation
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
Grounded Kiwis' MIQ case against govt reaches High Court
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
Calls grow for dialogue as protestors dig in at Parliament
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
Time Management for Mortals with Oliver Burkeman
Nobody in the history of humanity has ever achieved work-life balance, says writer Oliver Burkeman. He offers some advice for negotiating impossible demands on our time in his new book, Four Thousand… Audio
Across the Ditch with Brad Foster
Sydney-based Brad Foster joins us from across the Tasman to share the latest in Australia. Audio
Coping with the hype of Valentine's Day
Massey University clinical psychologist Dr Kirsty Ross says Valentine's Day can be a stressful and expensive time for many. She offers some tips for reframing the day. Audio
Park wars: Parliament petitioned for stronger mobility park enforcement
Fed up with people who misuse mobility parks, Claire Dale has launched a petition for tougher enforcement and stiffer fines. 150,000 mobility parking permits are currently in use nationwide through a… Audio
An eye for detail -Yumiko Baba
In this Voices podcast, botanist and associate curator at the Auckland Museum, Yumiko Baba, shares her long-standing love for a particular native tree. Produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.
…An eye for detail -Yumiko Baba
In this Voices podcast, botanist and associate curator at the Auckland Museum, Yumiko Baba, shares her long-standing love for a particular native tree. Produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.
… AudioThe Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio
