Life And Society

Nights Geographer Louise Richards joins us once again. Joining Louise this time is geographer and Professor of Public Health at Massey University, Karen Witten. They'll be looking at acceptance of and… Audio

To mark 100 years on radio, listeners have been sharing their special memories with us. Anne Johnston speaks to Jesse about how radio has been an integral part of her life. Audio

Genealogist and historian, Anna Purgar​, is on a mission to restore dignity to forgotten psychiatric patients buried in unmarked graves.  Audio

This week on TradeMe's interesting auctions - TradeMe's annual Christmas survey is out. Built by concrete barron Josiah Firth in the 1860s before becoming an orphange, this 14 bedroom property in the… Audio

We have answered the questions we wish we had known to ask, now we are answering yours. Audio

Cremation is becoming the preferred choice over burial according to registered funeral director and owner of Avenal Park Funeral Home, Nigel Edwards. Nigel joins Karyn to discuss other environmentally… Audio

There's been a lot of discussion around where double-vaccinated Aucklanders are welcome this summer once the borders open. Karyn is joined by mayors from around the country to hear their thoughts on… Audio

Earlier this month we highlighted the National Library's decision to dispose of up to 600,000 books that form part of the Overseas Published Collection. Today the Library has said they are… Audio

Yorta Yorta woman Dianne O'Brien was raised in the era of the White Australia policy, a child of the stolen generation. Her memoir Daughter of the River Country - is a story of survival and triumph… Audio

There was a time when Mudlark-artist Nicola White was part of the high-pressure banking world in London, but she reached a point in her life when she wanted to do something she was really passionate… Audio

Istanbul is reported to be home to some 400,000 to 600,000 stray dogs and cats, hence why locals in Turkey's largest city sometimes refer to it as 'Catstanbul.' But it's the exploits of a local canine… Audio

Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are PR consultant Ali Jones and Dr Chris Gallavin, who is chief executive of the Sisters of Compassion Group. Among other topics, they'll be discussing who… Audio

Timaru District Libraries are one step closer to claiming a Guinness World Record.

The challenge? Creating the largest knitted blanket fort on Earth.

They've reached their target of 70,000 peggy… Video, Audio

In just one week, vaccine passports will become the new norm. When you enter a bar, a restaurant or go and get your hair cut, you'll need to show you're double vaccinated.

For the vast majority… Audio

Anyone making the trip to Northland this summer is being warned they'll likely be sent home if they get Covid - as the region's resources will be stretched to the limit.

Te Tai Tokerau's bracing for… Audio

The US government has stepped up its quest to figure out if aliens exist.

A special taskforce is being created to investigate UFO sightings, a move applauded by "ufologists", who have been calling… Audio

Do we really need to be saving $809,000 per couple to retire comfortably?  Audio