Life And Society
Calling Home: Shannon Digby in Zons, Germany
Blenheim-born and Wellington-bred Shannon Digby is a mum of three who lives in Zons, a fairy-tale village on the edge of the Rhine river in the mid-West of Germany. Audio
The 'Coffin Confessor' paid to speak up for the dead at funerals
Bill Edgar is the son of one of Australia's most notorious gangsters, a former street kid, prisoner, sexual abuse survivor and inventor. Now the Queensland private investigator has found fame for… Audio
Some survivors, advocates decry abuse in care inquiry changes
The government is being warned the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care will not produce a credible report because of significant changes it has made to the inquiry.
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Karen O'Leary bring the humour, including the story of the Italian hospital employee accused of skipping work for 15 years, on full pay. Audio
'We are scared' - survivors urge more action on sexual violence
We are here before you, because we are scared" - that was the message to Wellington councillors from the Alliance Against Sexual Violence this morning.
Three weeks on from their rally which called… Audio
Sexual violence campaigners urge action from Wellington City Council
Three weeks on from their rally calling for more action against sexual violence, members of the newly-formed Wellington Alliance Against Sexual Violence have voiced their demands to politicians.
A journey into the teen brain
Parents of teenagers often wonder what has happened to their child's brain. They may be moody, not understanding or appearing to care about consequences, they may struggle to maintain focus, and may… Audio
Pro-Navalny Protestors out in force in Moscow
Thousands of protesters have rallied in cities across Russia in a last-ditch effort to secure the freedom of the hunger-striking opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
The unauthorised demonstrations have… Audio
LDR Taranaki: how health reforms received in district
Yesterday the government revealed its plans for the biggest shakeup of the healthcare system in decades, including doing away with District Health Boards and creating a new Maori Health Authority. The… Audio
HMNZS Aotearoa, huge new navy ship, arrives home for first time
The Royal New Zealand Navy's newest and largest-ever ship HMNZS Aotearoa has made its first visit to its ceremonial home port in New Plymouth today.
HMNZS Aotearoa makes first visit to home port of New Plymouth
The Royal New Zealand Navy's newest and largest-ever ship - the HMNZS Aotearoa - is making its first visit to its ceremonial home port in New Plymouth today.
The $450 million supply ship came into… Audio
Some royal fans disappointed to miss Philip memorial service
There was disappointment for some dedicated royal fans today - three self-proclaimed nanas turned up to Prince Philip's memorial service, hoping to slip into the pews.
RNZ reporter Harry Lock spoke… Audio
Prince Philip remembered at memorial service in Wellington
Prince Philip has been remembered at a State Memorial service in Wellington this afternoon.
Prime Ministers past and present, the Governor-General and the British High Commissioner were among those… Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Tania Roxborogh
Tania Roxborogh is an award-winning children's author of Charlie Tangaroa and the creature from the sea, and secondary school teacher based in Christchurch. Audio
Often spotted Wellington dog walker on creating the canine based business
Phil Kreig is a Wellington dog walker who is often spotted walking up to 16 canines at a time. He and his wife Penny started their business Loose Leash Dog Walking back in 2008. Audio
Security analyst calls for stronger regulations for private investigators
A leading security consultant says New Zealand's flimsy regulatory framework is allowing former SIS agents to use their counter-terrorism level training on law-abiding citizens.
RNZ has learned that… Audio
Judith Collins on hotels used for emergency accomodation
It was under the previous National government that hotels were first drafted into use as emergency housing, although the number of people housed in them was significantly lower.
So, what would it do… Audio
Emergency housing resident won't go back after being punched, hospitalised by another resident
Distressing revelations about life in emergency housing continue to emerge, including a woman being punched unconscious by another motel resident, putting her in hospital.
The 49-year-old grandmother… Audio
Long-term NZSIS officer runs Thompson and Clark surveillance operations
A former long serving Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) officer is running intelligence operations for the controversial private investigation company Thompson and Clark.
This includes the… Video, Audio
The Poppy and Star Flight
A group of pilots have volunteered their time over the past month to transport two large artworks made of poppies around the country to raise money for charity as we head toward Anzac Day. The Poppy &… Audio, Gallery
