Life And Society

The police have arrested and removed three protesters from the Kennedy Point development on Waiheke Island. The Protect Pūtiki group have been protesting against the development for 129 days and has… Audio

It's a trend on the rise around the world - in the UK research into the "boomerang" phenomenon found two thirds of childless single adults aged 20 - 34 had either never left or moved back into the… Audio

Our divorce laws are 40 years old - and there's a renewed push to change them to reflect the realities of the 21st century.  Audio

There's been a global resurgence of interest and trading in Pokémon cards during the pandemic, and it seems New Zealand isn't immune. Figures from Trade Me show there were over 300,000 searches for… Audio

There must be an old Irish saying about collecting things. And if there is, we couldn't find one on Google. So it seems appropriate at this time to introduce to you Jimmy McGuinness, a man whose many… Audio

Funeral celebrant Timothy Giles is back to talk to Jesse about how to write a funeral notices. He explains what level of detail you should include and what vital information is usually included for a… Audio

Our closed border is creating a shortage of migrant labour but many of those currently employed here still have no choice but to settle for low wages, according to the New Zealand Council of Trade… Audio

How often have you looked around where you live to identify new ways have fun. Alex Bonham has just written a book Play and the City - How to create places and spaces to help us thrive. Audio

A new report on wellbeing has found New Zealanders remain satisfied with their lives, despite the major impact Covid-19 has had on the country. Stats NZ says New Zealanders were tested by… Audio

A teenage girl is in a fight to keep the National Aquarium in Napier open.

The council is considering its closure, after the Government denied it funds for a huge redevelopment.

Tom Kitchin reports.

Because of Covid-19, tens of thousands of young people have flown home to Aotearoa while fewer than normal are leaving. But coming home, especially to a smaller town, can prove tough.

In Hawke's Bay… Audio

After England's loss to Italy yesterday, three Black English footballers have been on the recieving end of racist abuse - sparking widespread condemnation from both within the sport and the wider… Audio

We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context. Audio

This week on TradeMe's cool auctions - one of the most fantasticly unique collections you'll ever hear about But first, TradeMe's Sarah O'Leary talks with Volkswagen owner and First Up producer Jeremy… Audio

Sharing a game of Scrabble or a plate of scones in the halls are part of a Christchurch woman's idea to "adopt a student". Tania Beckwith's idea of boosting support for those in tertiary education is… Audio

In her weekly cross to the BBC World Service, Karyn will catch up with senior journalist Rich Preston about global news in the coming week including lawmakers voting on a draft bill for LGBT rights in… Audio