Life And Society

It's the UN's International Day of Older Persons and it turns out New Zealand tops the list when it comes to the highest number of senior hosts on Airbnb.

More than 27 percent of hosts in the country… Audio

Thomas Phillips and his three children have now been home safe for a whole day, after spending almost three weeks in the bush - as teams frantically searched for them.

While the community is relieved… Audio

Rotorua-based Kharl WiRepa is the first Māori fashion designer to be featured in British Vogue. His brand specialises in red carpet styles, racewear, bridal couture, and power dressing. Vogue… Audio, Gallery

Tom Phillips' sister says he's apologised to his family for the ordeal he put them through by disappearing with his three children for 17 days. Mr Phillips was last seen by family at Marokopa in rural… Audio

Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on social media and self-esteem. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

A Blenheim man hopes his actions will become contagious during alert level restrictions. Wayne Carey talks to Jesse about why he's hoping his act of kindness will catch on during these difficult… Audio

When the household budget is tight, hygiene products can drop to the bottom of the priority list and many New Zealanders are having to go without. As community aid organisations and food banks… Audio

Thomas Phillips and his three children have been found alive and well after disappearing three weeks ago in Marokopa, Hamilton reporter Andrew McRae talks to Jesse about the development. Audio

The Phillips family have been found safe and well in Marokopa nearly three weeks since they were last seen.

The search was officially called off last week.

One of those involved in the search was… Audio

The police say the Phillips family have all been located safe and well this morning in Marokopa.

They were last seen on September 11 and the official search effort was called off last week.

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It's the time of the week where we look into the enterprising businesses of Kiwis all around New Zealand Today we're hearing from Ivan Perez and his business Ivan Kahl 3D. Ivan makes 3D planted pots… Audio

Is this what it's like to die? This was one of the thoughts drifting through sixteen year old Barry Watkins mind as he clung on to the edge of his brand new surfboard. In a story of terror and… Audio

Panellists Leonie Freeman and Tom Harris share what they've been thinking about lately and discuss multi-tasking. Audio

Summer music festivals are gearing up to add checking vaccine passports to the list of requirements for admission to large events. Yesterday Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson announced that work… Audio

Mai FM Breakfast host Tegan Yorwarth joins James Nokise in the shower to talk about keeping strange hours, getting strange messages and dealing with strange expectations. Video, Audio

Dame Patsy Reddy has come to the end of her term as Governor-General after five years.

Dame Cindy Kiro will step in to the role after an official ceremony in October.

Dame Patsy Reddy joins Māni… Audio

Mark Beehre has spent a decade working on his latest book - a collection of photos and stories of 27 young, gay men born after the passage of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. He started the project… Audio