Life And Society
New Zealand's caution around Covid-19 remains high
As NZ waits and watches the potential spread of the contagious Omicron variant, Research New Zealand polled Kiwis on whether they are taking a more cautious approach and avoiding activities due to… Audio
John Tucker: celebrating Aotearoa’s house trucks of the 1970s
Bringing together a treasure trove of photos by the late Paul C. Gilbert, new book Road People of Aotearoa chronicles the early days of the phenomenon of DIY house trucks, which appeared on New… Audio, Gallery
The Panel with Mai Chen and Selwyn Manning (part 2)
Panellists Mai Chen and Selwyn Manning discuss a proposal in Northland to slash highway speed limits to 80kmh, avoids fallouts with neighbours, and the residents of West Auckland, who are revolting… Audio
Bird's eye view of convoy protest
Karyn talks to local resident, Chris Roberts who has been watching the protest activity and endured the disruption. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks about why everyone should be in Kiwisaver and how to do it well. She says that age is no barrier to having a Kiwisaver account. She also has some tips on how to keep an eye on your… Audio
An Introduction to Bridge
Bryan gets to grips with a yarborough and a singleton with Allan Morris, Chairman of NZ Bridge ahead of their upcoming Congress event. Audio
Food price hikes not showing signs of slowing down - experts
Has that grocery bill got your eyebrows raised, maybe you've even uttered a few expletives? You're not alone.
Prices are continuing to rise, up 4.5 percent for the year to December 2021. Some… Video, Audio
Agencies warned Kainga Ora against evicting bad tenants
The state landlord says it's been warned against evicting its worst tenants, with other agencies claiming it will undo their good work.
Kainga Ora appeared before the Social Services and Community… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mark Sainsbury (Part 2)
Panellists Mark Sainsbury and Leonie Freeman discuss dating as an older person, how to identify a rip tide, and whether it's time to ditch meetings. Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mark Sainsbury (Part 1)
Panellists Leonie Freeman and Mark Sainsbury discuss the latest from protests outside Parliament, and the future of travel with borders reopening. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mark Sainsbury
Panellists Leonie Freeman and Mark Sainsbury share what they have been thinking. Nadia Lim joins The Panel to talk about the joy of tinned food. Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Podcasts tackling a single question is the theme of today's podcast review. Paul Bushnell talks about two different approaches to investigative podcasts, one two years old, one just released last… Audio
Life on Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua
Meghan Hughes has been the keeper of Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua for the past two years, living on the Otago island as the only family in residence. She talks to Jesse about their experiences. Audio
Economic development agency launches new app to pair employers with talent
Whanganui city's economic development agency wants to see locals swiping right on a new matchmaking app set up to pair local businesses with skilled workers.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Sarah O'Leary
This week on TradeMe - there isn't a kidney shaped Kumara, or some Brain shaped Bread - BUT there is a perfect, heart-shaped potato There's also an original Dick Frizzell painting to gaze upon But… Audio
Why we hoard toilet paper - and why we shouldn't
The step up to red light restrictions saw supermarkets once again do big business in what we use to do our business - toilet paper. Audio
Winky the one-eyed cat found after 10 years missing
Ten years after he disappeared without trace, a beloved pet is set to be reunited with his owners.
Winky, a one-eyed but very sociable moggie, wandered off in 2012 from his family's apartment at… Video, Audio
Drivers warned to prepare for pumped up petrol prices
New Zealanders are being warned to prepare for pumped up petrol prices, with rates likely to climb for some time yet.
That's according to the managing director of low cost operator Waitomo, who says… Video, Audio
Dogs: The Untold Story - Matt Brandon
Kathryn speaks with the producer of a documentary series on the evolution of dogs, narrated by dog-lover and Downton Abbey's own Hugh Bonneville. An estimated billion dogs live with and alongside us… Audio
