Life And Society

Residents of two small towns near Dunedin are still waiting to find out how long they may have been exposed to lead in their water supply.

The city council has admitted that levels of lead have been… Audio

Dunedin bar owners and the police are banding together to tackle bad behaviour and increased gang activity in the central city.

The Octagon Alcohol Group formed late last year in a bid to make the… Audio

When writer John Colapinto damaged his vocal chords, he discovered how magnificent our ability to speak is. Audio

For today's 'How To Write' feature, Jesse speaks to Audrey Fell-Smith, about  how to write a complaint. Audio

Jesse speaks to the co-authors of a new book offering a roadmap to improve your mental wellbeing. Audio

Labour MPs are currently being welcomed on to Te Tii Marae in Waitangi, for the first time in four years.

The powhiri begins the official events at Waitangi - as many people start to make their way… Audio

Retirement Village residents are backing Consumer NZs call for a review of retirement village regulations to protect elderly residents from being ripped off.

Consumer NZ today released a report… Audio

Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White talks to Kathryn about trees, summer vegetable gardens and water management. Audio

The artist Bill Hammond is being remembered as a man with a unique vision who will leave an enduring legacy.

The Lyttelton-based painter who died on Saturday in Christchurch, at the age of 73 was… Audio

Young people setting up the country's first national network for young Muslims are looking to nationwide community meetings on the mosque attacks as a litmus test for the Government.

They insist a… Audio

For the first time since Waitangi proceedings were moved to the Treaty Grounds, politicians will be welcomed on to Te Tii marae. 

The formal proceedings will still be held on Thursday when all… Audio

Consumer NZ is calling for urgent reform after it discovered retirement village contracts it says unfairly favour villages and leave residents out of pocket.

The consumer advocate surveyed contracts… Audio

The government is to introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Maori wards. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta made the announcement yesterday afternoon - appropriately… Audio

This week on TradeMe a classic American 4X4 - a legendary Ford Bronco in black - not white - so you won't be mistaken for OJ Simpson.. which has to be a good thing.. But first on the auction block is… Audio

NZer Dr Mike Havey has bundled up his family and their pet labrador to sail to the Bahamas in a bid to keep away from COVID-19 in the U.S. Audio

Topics like online porn and sexting can be difficult to bring up in family conversations. A new six-part web series called The Eggplant offers young people tools for online safety - with a good dose… Audio

Preparations for Waitangi are underway - with heightened precautions in place following the Northland Covid-19 case last week.

The Waitangi national trust and iwi leaders agreed for events to go… Audio