Life And Society

Nurses have gone on strike, and are protesting against what they say are low pay offers that do not address major issues for the sector. Max Towle speaks to RNZ's reporters in Auckland, Hamilton… Audio

45,000 New Zealanders live in retirement villages but they have less protection than tenants in the private rental market, according to a report by the Retirement Commissioner, Jane Wrightson. She's… Audio

To Timaru, where the district library team are attempting to break a Guiness World Record by knitting the largest blanket fort ever.

At 700 square meters, they need roughly 16 knitted squares for… Audio

A new study has concluded that Māori were likely the first humans to set eyes on Antartic waters and even the continent itself.

Researchers from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi… Audio

Retirement villages are rejecting a call from the Retirement Commissioner for an urgent review of laws governing the sector.

In a report today Commissioner Jane Wrightson says the law risks becoming… Audio

The government is being urged to "lift the lid" on the retirement village industry, as the Retirement Commissioner calls for an urgent review of the laws to better protect the elderly.

Feedback on… Audio

Retirement village residents have overwhelmingly told the Retirement Commissioner they want a review of the laws governing the sector.

The Commissioner Jane Wrightson is recommending the government… Audio

Thirty thousand nurses will take part in an eight hour strike having overwhelmingly rejected district health boards' latest offer on pay and conditions. Audio

Comedian and Snapchat satirist Tom Sainsbury has just announced a nationwide tour, taking place this October and November. Tom talks to Jesse about he's going to be showcasing around the country. Audio

Back in 2019 Jesse spoke to the founder of a small social enterprise that creates and sells bags made from waste products in Levin. He caught up with founder David Brewerton. Audio

The Returned and Services Association says New Zealand Defence Force personnel are not being recognised by the Queen's Birthday Honours in the way they once were.

Research by an RSA member has… Audio

What's in a name? Well, when it comes to the latest news from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it can be full of controversy.

Prince Harry and Meghan have named their new baby girl Lilibet Diana… Audio

We'd all love to be "off-grid" - you could be motivated by thinking solar or wind is better for the envorniment OR maybe the most appealing thing is not having a power bill. Dream no more - you too… Audio

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl. The baby was born in a hospital in Santa Barbara, in California, weighing 3.5 kilos. Royal correspondent… Audio

The Steampunk NZ Festival started in 2009. Seven years later, The Guardian named Oamaru the 'Steampunk Capital of the World'. We're crossing live to the North Otago town to catch up with  'La… Audio

A recent study out of Australia showed that about a third of people there would rather spend time with their pets than people, with women more likely to prefer their furry friends to humans. And it's… Audio

While record-breaking floods threatened to sweep away bridges in Canterbury, the inundation of the Auckland Harbour Bridge by cyclists  made headlines too - and sparked a big backlash on talk radio.… Video, Audio