Life And Society
Community on alert: Northlanders get Covid-19 tests and hope for best
The new community case of Covid-19 in Northland has locals worried about another community outbreak.
Superyachts packing out marinas ahead of America's Cup
Superyacht berths at two Auckland marinas are almost fully booked for the America's Cup.
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Logan Mudge
This week on TradeMe - classic Americas Cup memorabilia, a spine with an attached pelvis and the supermarket promotion of the Summer - a Smeg knife block. TradeMe's Logan Mudge told producer Jeremy… Audio
Nate's Mates in the States: Daniel Corbin Garcia
The images of the Washington Capital building being stormed by a mob of Donald Trump supporters felt an absolute world away from us here in New Zealand. Not to mention the 25 million cases and… Audio
Bloomfield details response to community case
As the investigation into the Covid-19 community case continues, health staff in Northland are scaling up their response.
Jack Russell returned to elderly Napier owner after months
Late last year, we brought you the curious case of 80-year-old Doug Hodgetts and his missing companion, a seven-year-old Jack Russell named Tabatha.
Hodgetts believed his best friend was stolen on… Audio
Set "intentions" not "resolutions" for success
It's time to talk New Years Resolutions. Yes I know, that it's nearly the end of January .. and those of you that made resolutions have either dropped them already or just straight out forgotten what… Audio
Methodist employer threatens lockdown against homecare workers
E tū union says 90 homecare workers from Lifewise are continuing to strike despite threats of a lockout from their employer.
Bye bye buzzy bee: Is kiwiana outdated?
Most of us are familiar with buzzy bees, jandals and hokey pokey icecream as signifiers of our national identity. But is kiwiana outdated? Audio
Newborn eagle rays mysteriously born at Kelly Tarlton's
While the world has been caught up in inauguration day fever, the team at Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland have been pre-occupied with a fever of a different kind.
A fever of newborn eagle ray pups - a… Audio
Bubble bliss: Emotional scenes as first Cook Islands flight arrives
The first quarantine-free flight since last March has landed at Auckland Airport, with scenes of high emotion and relief.
Young people escaping from OT homes sign of 'unmet needs'
The escapes of a hundred young people from Oranga Tamariki-run secure residences in the past five years is being called a sign that their needs are not being met. The absconding is from the Care and… Audio
Immigration adviser ordered to pay $10k after family's residency dream ruined
An immigration adviser has been ordered to pay almost $10,000 after bad advice led to a family's residence application being rejected.
Search resumes for kayaker missing off Wellington's South Coast
A search for a missing 22-year-old kayaker missing off Wellington south coast resumes this morning.
Police Search and Rescue Incident Controller Sergeant Tony Matheson speaks with Māni Dunlop. Audio
The Panel with David Cormack and Jo McCaroll (Part Two)
The Prada Cup has been all action, with the UK at the top, Luna Rossa with two wins, and a dramatic capsize. Penny Whiting joins The Panel for an update on the latest developments. Dealing with the… Audio
The Panel with David Cormack and Jo McCaroll (Part One)
Covid-19 vaccinations should be available to the public by the middle of the year, in what will be the largest ever mass immunisation campaign in our history. Dr Nikki Turner leads the Immunisation… Audio
What panellists have been thinking
What panellists David Cormack and Jo McCaroll have been thinking about. Audio
Foodbank still grappling with demand resulting from Covid-19 impact
A foodbank service is still trying to meet the demand from families impacted by the very first Covid-19 lockdown.
Gerald Stratford: Big vege grower and Twitter star
A 72-year old vegetable gardener from Oxford is an unlikely Twitter star, but Gerald Stratford found online fame earlier this year when he started tweeting about his wonderful produce amid the… Audio
