Life And Society
Covid-19: Businesses urged to use govt support for self-isolating workers
Businesses are being urged to take advantage of government support to help cover their costs when a staff member has to self isolate after a Covid-19 test, but can't work from home.
The one-off $350… Audio
Fire crews battling blaze in Christchurch suburb
Fire crews have been battling a large blaze at a commercial building in the suburb of Hillsborough in Christchurch overnight.
Fire and Emergency were called to the property in an industrial area… Audio
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Logan Mudge
This week on TradeMe, a Klassic Kiwi Kauri sculpture - complete with carved dolphin, and a crocheted Wayne and Garth from the 1993 movie Wayne's World. But first, TradeMe's Logan Mudge gives us the… Audio
London Calling: Rob Hugh-Jones from the BBC World Service team
In our weekly chat with our London correspondent, Susana talks to Rob Hugh-Jones, about the latest Covid-19 news from Europe; the murder trial in the case of George Floyd and the ongoing unrest in… Audio
Nestle proposes staff cuts
News today that about 45 jobs could be lost in a proposed restructure at Nestle's factory in Wiri, South Auckland. Audio
Looking Back at Lockdown
Ahead of episode one of our new five-part New Zealand history series Kei Roto i te Miru: Inside the Bubble, which takes a look back at life in lockdown. We're joined by Host, Audio-Visual Historian… Audio
A ridealong in NZ Police's new Skoda cars
The police have unveiled the newest addition to their vehicle fleet.
The Skoda Superb will slowly replace the Holdens which have patrolled our streets for many, many decades, with the full roll out… Video, Audio
Sydney's western suburbs 'Australian nightmare'
A Sydney academic is warning that too much development is happening in parts of the city which are already becoming unbearably hot. Poor design, uninsulated housing and a lack of consideration for the… Audio
Working from home not for everyone
Agencies that work with victims of domestic violence are calling on employers to consider workers' safety before they push more working-from-home options. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in more… Audio
Episode 3: We Learned
We Learned: From grappling with video calls to the highs and lows of homeschooling, parents, backpackers and a dance teacher reveal how they taught others and what they learned about themselves. Audio
New Lynn residents fight council's plan to sell reserve
A group of residents in New Lynn are fighting back against Auckland Council's potential plans to rezone and sell a reserve in their street to raise revenue. 'Plan change 60' was announced by the… Audio
Otorohanga District Council loosens rules around pokies
The Mayor of a North Island council is at odds with his fellow representatives - after a majority of the councillors voted to change the district's gambling policy. The Otorohanga District Council… Audio
Thousands gather to celebrate Nepali culture
Thousands have gathered in Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland to celebrate Nepali culture and identity over the weekend as the migrant community in the city continues to grow.
Clamour to cancel TVNZ's top popular cop show
A single tweet sparked bulletin-leading calls to scrap one of our most enduring and most-watched local TV shows this week. Many arguing whether the show was racist or not also admitted they don't… Audio
Clamour to cancel TVNZ's top popular cop show
A single tweet sparked bulletin-leading calls to scrap one of our most enduring and most-watched local TV shows this week. Many arguing whether the show was racist or not also admitted they don't…
AudioDisgraced Catholic Bishop Charles Drennan kept his title
The former Catholic Bishop of Palmerston North who resigned after an allegation of inappropriate behaviour with a young woman is still a bishop and receiving financial help from the church.
Dr Tom Doyle: Church structure to blame for abuse
Dr Tom Doyle, who is a priest, canon lawyer and addictions therapist, this week gave evidence to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry faith-based redress hearing in Auckland, where he blamed… Audio
Principal pushes to know why a predator priest was sent to school
The principal of a Northland Catholic college is pushing to know why a predator priest was sent to his school to take up the role as rector there in the late 1970s.
UK publicans resistant to Johnson's 'no jab, no pint' idea
In the UK a 'no jab, no pint' plan has fallen flat with some publicans.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson floated the possibility of banning people from pubs unless they can produce a Covid-19 vaccination… Video, Audio
'What kind of person writes that?' Mocking letters shock struggling businesses
A Queenstown business owner was shocked to receive an email delighting in the struggles the town is facing.
