Life And Society

2020 was one for the history books. Covid dominated the headlines, but here in New Zealand we also had a historic general election, and the scale of our housing crisis was finally realised. Globally -… Audio

The story of Lauren Keenan's life wasn't going according to script in the winter of 2017. The Wellington writer's marriage had broken down, loneliness soared while her confidence plummeted. . She took… Audio

You all would have seen it - the poster detailing the fish of New Zealand's waters in every fish and chip shop in the country.  Audio

Conor Twyford has shepherded Wgtn Sexual Abuse Help through some tough times in the past few years and surprised many when she stepped down from the chief executive's role after lockdown to go to NZEI… Audio

The dangers of visiting the scenic Omanawa Falls in western Bay of Plenty have been tragically exposed again, after the death of a man there on Sunday. Visitors and photographers continue to climb… Audio

David Bridger bought a piece of land in Westport 30 years ago with an old abbatoir that used to provide for the local townships. It closed down in the 1940s, and the remains of the old slaughterhose… Audio

Forty years ago, David Dwight's dad set up a company in Upper Hutt north of Wellington called Dwight's Canvas. They sold big canvas tents and Kiwis loved them. Now they're called Dwights Outdoors and… Audio

Stocism is a school of philosophy that came about in ancient Greece. But thousands of years later - it can still be used to help us manage disappointment, and misfortune. William Irvine is a… Audio

 Envisage the soft peacefulness of the pastoral life, augmented with floral print cushions and sourdough baking. New York architect and designer Kate Reggev has written about the Cottagecore movement… Audio

Former CEO of Consumer Sue Chetwin has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to consumer rights.  Audio

For the past year, former youth worker Debbie Munroe, aka 'Whaea Debs', has been the driving force behind the Waka of Caring - a foodbank and community support centre in Manurewa, South Auckland. Audio

The man who brought the America's Cup to life for TV viewers is New Zealand's newest knight in the New Year Honours list. High-tech digital pioneer, Sir Ian Taylor, who established Animation Research… Audio

As the turbulent year of 2020 comes to an end, most of us are eager to put the past 12 months behind us and pin hopes on a more settled, and improved, 2021. The year brought many struggles and endless… Audio

Distinguished professor Dame Mary Anne Salmond is to be made a member of the order of New Zealand - the country's highest honour. She's an eminent writer and social scientist who is internationally… Audio

Suzanne Snively is to be appointed Honorary Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. She's being recognised for her work on anti-corruption including work across the Pacific, and has chaired… Audio

It's now been precisely one year since health authorities in Wuhan reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia to the World Health Organization. And since then, the world has waded through a crisis that… Audio

Those who are digitally savvy are being urged to take some time this summer to help elderly relatives or neighbours who may find using a computer daunting. In the 2019 Budget, $600,000 was given to… Audio