Life And Society

When David Mitchell's son was diagnosed with autism at three years old, the British author and his wife Keiko Yoshida felt lost, unsure of what was happening inside their son's head. In an effort to… Audio

Next month, a group of young activists will be in the Court of Appeal arguing that the current voting age is discriminatory under the Bill of Rights. Make It 16 members Ella Flavell and Lily Lewis… Audio

There's something in the water in a Canterbury town, and it isn't pretty.

Methven business owners say they've reached boiling point after more than 10 years of contamination issues with the busy ski… Video, Audio

You might not think of Antarctica as a thriving marketplace, but it's dotted with research stations, including our own Scott Base, and the United States one nearby at McMurdo Station. RNZ Data… Audio

News from the United States - Covid's third wave, wildfires causing a haze in New York, and self driving cares testing in NYC. Audio

A skipper's bravery in the face of death - and precautions that could have saved him - are at the heart of a maritime report out today.

Former ACT party candidate Stuart Pedersen died after his 14… Audio

A south Auckland man says he is lucky to be alive after his family home was targeted in an early morning drive-by shooting. Video, Audio

A report looking into New Zealanders' monetary abilities has found many continue to make poorly informed choices about financial products.

A Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission, survey of… Audio

Basketball has taken Whanganui born and raised, Megan Compain all over the world, including competing in the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. But she also made history as the youngest player (and the only… Audio

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