Life And Society
Northland iwi say setting up road blocks is critical
Northland iwi say setting up road blocks in partnership with police is crucial to help protect Māori communities in preparation for the Auckland borders opening up.
Under the Covid-19 Public Health… Audio
Best of 2021: The philosophers
Best of 2021: Does morality need an update? How prevalent is cancel culture? What can the Stoics teach us today? All these and many more questions were pondered by our philosophical guests this year.
…Best of 2021: Psychology
Best of 2021: Some of our most popular stories last year were about psychology; anxiety, entrenched beliefs, toxic workplaces and the power of gut instincts. Video
Waikato Council on fence blocking Raglan beach access
A fence blocking access across the Raglan Airfield to the beach is expected to be installed this week. The council says the fence could prevent a serious accident, but locals aren't convinced. Roger… Audio
Protests over fence blocking Raglan beach access
A fence blocking access across the Raglan Airfield to the beach is expected to be installed this week. The Waikato District Council says the fence could prevent a serious accident. But locals say it… Audio
What I really want for Christmas: Jackie Clark
What do people who work to improve the lives of others really want for their communities this Christmas. In the first instalment of a new RNZ series, Jackie Clark of The Aunties shares her wishlist.
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Janet Wilson
On the Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Janet Wilson. They look at whether the media are giving new National leader Christopher Luxon a fair go, the billion-dollar climate action package, and… Audio
Doll's house made by WWII pilot mistakenly given away
An Auckland mum is appealing to the public to help locate a doll's house which her husband mistakenly gave away - because it's a family heirloom made in secret during the war by RAF pilots.
Picking a Xmas tree with Jo McCarroll
Editor of NZ Gardener Jo McCarroll joins Jesse to talk about selecting a live Christmas tree, the different ones available, and what to look out for when you're selecting one to last the distance over… Audio
New tool launches to 'flush out' modern slavery
Chris O'Reilly, whose company AskYourTeam has developed Ethical VOICE, joins Jesse to explain how it works. Audio
Lunching and life when the light's at red
Aucklanders are finally out and about as the traffic light flashes red after 108 days of lockdown.
Some are brandishing their newly laminated or digital vaccine passports to get to the front of the… Audio
Meghan Markle wins legal case against Mail on Sunday
Meghan Markle has won the privacy battle against Mail on Sunday newspaper.
The Duchess of Sussex says it is a precdent setting victory.
She had sued the paper's parent company Associated Newspapers… Audio
Covid-19: Whanganui enters traffic light system at red
Whanganui is red under the new Traffic Light System.
This comes as a local iwi leader has urged holidaymakers to reconsider plans to visit the region this summer, to protect Te Awa Tupua communities… Audio
Covid-19: Gym on managing vaccine passes 24/7
The traffic light system and vaccine passes are giving gyms something of a logistical workout.
Some gyms have the unique challenge of being open 24/7, although only being staffed some of the day.
… Audio
Covid-19: Aucklanders across the city wake up out of lockdown
As you heard there, Aucklanders are out of lockdown, more than 100 days since Delta was detected in the region.
Cafes are open, the lines at fast food joints are long, and perhaps, there are some… Audio
Covid-19: Aucklanders across the city wake up out of lockdown
As you heard there, Aucklanders are out of lockdown, more than 100 days since Delta was detected in the region.
Cafes are open, the lines at fast food joints are long, and perhaps, there are some… Audio
Covid-19: Bars open at midnight in Auckland
A beer that tastes like freedom, celebratory drinks were cheered around Auckland overnight as the country shifted to the Covid-19 protection framework.
The traffic light system has given Auckland a… Audio
Covid-19: Nerves about rest home visits over summer
Seniors living in retirement villages and rest homes are feeling nervous about an anticipated spike in visitors under the new traffic light system.
Among the first to get the Pfizer vaccine, they now… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland CBD out of lockdown
With the introduction of the traffic light system, after what must have seemed forever Aucklanders are now free to go to the gym or eat in at cafes.
The city is now waking up to its red light status.
…Covid-19: Cafe getting ready to reopen at red light
Auckland is finally opening up after months in lockdown.
The team at Bread and Butter bakery and cafe, in Grey Lynn, are getting the final touches done before opening the doors at 7.
Owner Isobel… Audio