Life And Society

Two percent of New Zealanders believe the March 15 mosque shootings were faked, and nine percent don't believe the Covid 19 virus is real.

Those are just two of the findings from a survey released… Audio

One woman is highlighting, literally, with spray paint, the dog poo blight that is left on Dunedin's popular West Harbour walkway.

Antonia Wood and and her family live in St Leonards and are regular… Video, Audio

Most New Zealanders have been exposed to misinformation and are increasingly concerned about it, according to a survey by the Classification Office. The Chief Censor says it shows the need for urgent…

With a foot of snow on the ground, it's not ideal for farming at Lammermoor Station in the Maniototo district of Central Otago, but the sub-zero temperatures are doing wonders at their distillery with… Audio

A disturbing survey released yesterday found Christchurch Girls High students are regularly being sexually harassed by their male peers. 60 percent of students who responded to the survey say they… Audio

The snow has been settling in Dunedin's hillside suburbs since yesterday evening. Michael Cropp spoke to RNZ reporter Tess Brunton from the Ōtepoti suburb of Brockville. Audio

It's tino makariri -- very cold and the icy weather blasting up from Antarctica is causing widespread disruption. Snow flurries have forced the closure of several schools and State Highways, now… Audio

We've all been there. The frying pan's on the stove and the baby's crying and there's a knock on the door from someone holding a clip board. Kathryn speaks with market research interviewer Trish… Audio

A new study has found most mothers would prefer to take more time off after having a child than the maximum length of parental leave allows. The research from Motu compared mothers' intentions and… Audio

Residents of a small eastern Bay of Plenty town remain hopeful for the future despite its paper mill shutting up shop. Kawerau's Tasman Mill has been operating for 66 years.

It is set to close for… Audio

Gisborne Police say the large number of people who helped search for three-year-old Axle near Tolaga Bay last month may have made the search chaotic.

They're looking at ways to improve managing… Audio

While Wellington waits to see if the region will move back down to alert level 1, there is growing frustration from some older people over the time it is taking to get them vaccinated.

So far city… Audio

Henry Stilwell is a student who lives with Williams syndrome. He also has another identity: Lil Henry the rapper! Video

As the lead singer of his band, Cory must work with his cerebral palsy to perform for an audience. Video

Eamon is more mobile than many, modifying his handcycle to tow his wheelchair. Video

John's autism means he finds it easier to access a digital world, so hosting his own radio show helps him get out and about. Video

Sarah is one of the most charismatic people in her community. Living with CHARGE syndrome means accessibility is extra important. Video