Life And Society

This morning on TradeMe, listings include Joe Moody's 100th Crusaders game jersey and for musician who has everything, a coffin shaped guitar. But first, TradeMe's Ruby Topzand tells producer Jeremy… Audio

In our New Zealand made segment this week, what kind of coffin do you want when you die? Ross Hall makes personalised caskets for everyone's different interests. He spoke to our reporter Ella Stewart… Audio

Officials who opened a new justice facility in Auckland on Monday morning did so with a promise - that it will have made a significant difference, by this time next year.

The Māori-based service is… Audio

The union representing MIQ workers wants them to get more than thanks for keeping the country safe.

They would like a pay rise too. As you heard two security guards working at the Grand Millennium… Video, Audio

New Zealand will hold a memorial for Prince Philip after his formal funeral in the UK this coming weekend.

Flags are being flown at half mast across the country to acknowledge his passing and a… Audio

A Bay of Plenty family are having to move out of their home because of a rezoning of land due to risk.

In 2005, the Awatarariki fanhead on the coast of Matatā flooded with slurry, rocks and timber… Audio

Almost 40 Auckland beaches became unsafe for swimming this weekend after considerable rain.

Auckland Council's SafeSwim website issued warnings for 37 beaches, saying there is a high risk of illness… Audio

For the first time in more than 20 years, Air New Zealand will operate flights directly between Hobart and Auckland.

Kiwis living in Tasmania are delighted at the prospect of a quick journey home.

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A new report out this morning is exposing gaps in New Zealand's risk management.

One of the authors - Sir Peter Gluckman - says the role of Government is to keep its citizens, environment and economy… Audio

It was a golden weekend for Super Rugby Aotearoa fans - at least for those who wanted nail biting finishes.

Both games were drawn after 80 minutes and went to golden point extra time.

The Chiefs… Audio

Horticulturists in Central Otago fear fruit may rot on trees if a labour shortage isn't filled soon.

The region is suffering from a lack of the usual seasonal workers from the Pacific because of… Audio

A high-powered group of 25 individuals and organisations say its time for the Misuse of Drugs Act to be overhauled.

The group has signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for drug use to… Audio

A high powered group of 25 individuals and organisations is calling for a major overhaul of the drug laws.

The group - including the Medical Association, Māori health providers, and the Mental Health… Audio

There are now three cases connected to the most recent border breach despite vaccination efforts.

A third worker at the Grand Millennium managed isolation facility in Auckland was confirmed with… Audio

What does 20 years of graffiti in Aotearoa look like? One graffiti crew decided to pull together as a collective to create an exhibition that looks at old and new works and the people involved in the… Audio

D-day has come for Matatā residents in a red-zoned debris flow risk area, and they are now squatters on their own land.

In 2005, the Awatarariki fanhead on the coast of the Eastern Bay of Plenty was… Audio

National's Covid-19 Response spokesperson says granting border workers another two weeks' grace to recieve the vaccination is unacceptable.

The Prime Minister has confirmed that workers will have… Audio

Samoa's general election is going down to the wire after preliminary voting results over the weekend resulted in a dead heat.

The unofficial count has left both major parties with 25 seats each in… Audio

A special Education Ministry squad investigating potentially dodgy early childhood providers has been on hold since the end of October.

The Provider Assessment Group made surprise visits to high-risk… Audio