Life And Society

Hundreds of Aucklanders who were at a packed North Shore pub on Friday night are being told to stay home, and get a Covid-19 test as soon as possible.

Health officials are urging anyone who was at… Audio

Aucklanders who were at a packed North Shore pub on Friday night are being told to stay home, and get a Covid-19 test as soon as possible.

It has emerged that a person who's one of the two new… Audio

New Zealand's reputation for high standard produce helps it export more dairy, lamb and venison than any other country.

Some in the food industry say much of what we eat at home isn't always local… Audio

Unknown vandals have purposefully and methodically damaged a large number of historical relics at three German museums.

More than 70 artefacts including Egyptian sarcophagi, nineteenth century… Audio

Usually at this time on a Thursday we cross the Tasman to talk with Pam Corkery for the latest news from our Australian neighbours.. But not today - this morning we cross to Hamilton where Pam has… Audio

An 80-year-old retired humanitarian worker and a Presbyterian minister have had their homes raided by police over a donation used to purchase personal protective equipment - PPE - in North Korea… Audio

Wellington's nightlife Cuba Courtenay precinct has the highest proportion of assault and sexual assault crimes in New Zealand. Analysis by the consultancy firm Dot Loves Data shows that over a… Audio

After years of complaints, the avenue of Alder trees lining New Plymouth's main street are undergoing a heavy trim before they get the chop completely.

Retailers blame fallen leaves and flower… Audio

Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon joins The Panel to give his response to the incident. Audio

Sometimes breaking up with a toxic friend is even harder than ending a romantic relationship says neuropsychologist Dr Hannah Korrel. She talks to Jesse about how do ditch mates who're no good for us.

Bay of Plenty youth worker Waimana-based Talei Bryant founded the Find your Fish Movement to help rangatahi find their passions and face life's ups and downs. She has, she says big dreams for… Audio

The aunty of a seasonal worker who died in a crash yesterday says she's worried about the wife and four children he left behind.

The accident between a van and truck happened on the Napier-Taupo… Audio

Anti-poverty campaigners are urging Labour to move fast and use its massive electoral support to forcefully tackle inequality.

The Child Poverty Action Group is one of several advocating for the new… Audio

On average, one third of all managed isolation spaces - 2000 hotel rooms - have been empty each day since July.

Foreigners waiting to be allowed into the country say the figures show border… Audio

A Wellington man believes he stopped a woman being sexually assaulted by two men who've been accused online of numerous sex attacks in the city.

The police have launched an investigation and say they… Audio

A Bay of Plenty mother says an observant childcare centre may have saved her son's life when they told her something didn't seem quite right with the 2-year-old. Rata Campbell was yesterday given the… Audio

Journalist Aaron Smale talks about his deep-dive investigation into children abused in state care - and the roadblocks the Crown put up to stop the details getting out.  Audio

New Zealanders have been traveling across the Tasman since Friday without having to quarantine in New South Wales and Northern Territory. Today South Australia joined the trans-Tasman travel bubble… Audio

The aunty of a Samoan man who died in a crash yesterday says her nephew's death should be a lesson for other drivers on the road.

The horror accident happened yesterday on the highway between Napier… Audio