Life And Society

When breaking the news of horrific treatment of prisoners at Auckland Women’s Prison, Guyon Espiner came face to face with a deeper story, of personal and cultural trauma. Audio

The search for the family of baby Toa, the lost orca calf, has reached its 10th day - and rescuers are considering tough decisions about his future.

There have been multiple unconfirmed sightings of… Video, Audio

A life of abuse from an early age has been outlined to the inquiry into abuse in care by a woman of Tongan and Palagi descent.

The Royal Commission is focusing on the historical abuse in care of… Audio

A gregarious chicken has been appointed carpark monitor at a Waikato pre-school. Henry, as the female chook was dubbed by the children, has just been bestowed with her very own hi-viz jacket to make… Video, Audio

A group representing donor conceived people around New Zealand is warning about the arrival of a prolific sperm donor from Australia to our shores. Donor Conceived Aotearoa spokesperson, Rebecca… Audio

In an episode that is close to Kahu’s heart, we talk about how mātauranga Māori might help us find solution and understanding on the topic of suicide. Audio

This week on TradeMe a piece of original Star Wars memorabilia, from a time when Star Wars merch was few and far between in New Zealand - and the ultimate in male mid-life crisis cars. But first… Audio

Whether it's melted in a toastie, on top of your favourite pizza or piled onto a humble cracker - kiwis love cheese.

But what about a dairy free version? Over the last few years demand for vegan… Video, Audio

A voluntary poo patrol has scooped up kilograms of dog do from Dunedin's popular West Harbour walkway.

A few weeks back we to spoke to Antonia Wood who lives with her family in St Leonards.

They're… Video, Audio

Inflation has hit a ten year high, meaning our food is more expensive, fruit and veges in particular.

Latest stats for the June quarter show prices have shot up more than 7 percent since March and… Video, Audio

A portable pool is being brought on site to hold orphan orca Toa - as an incoming storm looks set too make sea conditions too rough.

The bad weather also put a stop to air and sea searches today.

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An indigenous woman says her experience in the forced residential school system for indigenous people in Canada made her ashamed to be brown.

Geraldine Shingoose says she has cried every day since… Audio

Mary Holm answers listener questions about their Kiwisaver options and personal finances.  Audio

There are fears Melbourne is about to head into another tough lockdown after seven new community cases of COVID-19 were recorded. We speak to reporter Rebecca Holt in Melbourne. Audio

Hamilton's mayor is trying to reassure residents the city's safe, despite two shootings in the last week. Overnight an armed man was shot dead by police in the suburb of Hillcrest. This follows the… Audio