Life And Society
For whom the bell trolls - cyclists
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
For whom the bell trolls - cyclists
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, AudioLive cross to the 40th and final Brass Monkey rally
It's an end of an era in Oturehua this week as motorcycle enthusiasts gather for the 40th and final Brass Monkey rally. Radio NZ Board of Governors member Mike O'Donnell is attending his 24th Brass… Audio
Ashburton farm recovery likely to take years
Chris and Anne-Marie Allen have owned Anna Dale Farm for nearly 30 years. It's a 300-hectare farm at Ashburton Forks and was severely damaged by flood waters over the last week. Anne-Marie joins the… Audio
Lego extravaganza in Palmerston North
This weekend Palmerston North is being treated to a Lego-extravaganza Brickcon is on at the Arena this Saturday and Sunday. It's possibly the biggest Lego convention able to take place in the world -… Audio
Mystery wedding photos solved: We meet the bride, 54 years on
Last night Checkpoint asked if the public knew the identity of a mystery couple in some unnamed wedding photos.
The photos were taken by photographer Ian Hulse, who has since died. His son Richard… Video, Audio
Weekend Stuff with builder Stan Scott
On the eve of a long weekend when DIYers will have an extra day to work on their projects, builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to talk answer any listener questions. Audio
Privacy concerns raised about bar photographing patrons, IDs
A Wellington bar which is popular with students is looking at introducing technology which would photograph customers and scan their IDs. This is part of a push by The Establishment bar on… Audio
Multiple fatalities after a serious crash out of Ashburton
Four people have died, three at the scene, and one in hospital following a crash in Ashburton this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the Ashburton River flood zone, at… Audio
The week that was with Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks
Comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks bring a few laughs. Audio
Serious crash in Ashburton
There has been a serious crash in Ashburton this morning. RNZ understand there may be multiple fatalities. Lynn talks to Christchurch reporter Kim Moodie. Audio
Queens Birthday Honours: Some spouses nominating partners
In the last five years, around 80 people nominated for the New Zealand Honours list got the nod from their own partner.
The latest Honours list in the biannual tradition is revealed this Queen's… Audio
New charity builds homes with sales profits for at-risk
A new charity is building homes with a purpose - donating all sales profits to help at risk children in Canterbury.
The Launch Foundation was started by a builder/business owner and his mother -… Video, Audio
Ōpōtiki moves to rein in town's roaming horses
A touch of the wild west has the East Coast town of Ōpotiki contemplating a horse ban.
Overwhelmed with the number of horses roaming the streets, councillors this week voted to stop them grazing on… Video, Audio
Wedding day mystery: Who are happy couple in the photos?
It's literally a developing story. Snap shots of a stunning young bride and groom from a bygone decade.
Eyes to the camera, both smiling, her gloved hands holding a traditional bouquet, and he… Video, Audio
Finding "grandfriends" for whanau without support around them
When Jo Hayes came to New Zealand from the United Kingdom 18 years ago, she didn't intend to stay. But fast-forward a few years and she found herself living north of Auckland with two pre-schoolers… Audio
Vietnam vets believe Agent Orange caused their health problems, but no compensation from government
Maori Vietnam veterans who believe Agent Orange has caused chronic health problems for them and their descendants fear their fight for compensation may die with them.
Their call is being considered… Audio
Managed isolation escape attempts dropping after police decision to prosecute
Fewer people have attempted to escape managed isolation and quarantine facilities since police decided to prosecute all absconders.
Sixty-two people broke the rules in the year after MIQ was opened… Audio
Whakaari/White Island: Confusion over Minister's responsibility
A year and half on from the Whakaari/White Island tragedy there is still confusion about the government's responsibility for public safety on the island.
Forty-seven people were on the island in… Audio
North Island town struggling after local Four Square burns down
A small North Island town is struggling after its lone supermarket was destroyed by fire.
Flames ripped through the local Four Square in Waipawa, in Central Hawke's Bay, early on Sunday morning.
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