Life And Society
Activists upset by Steinlager beer ad
Former activists who sailed to the heart of the Pacific Ocean 25 years ago to oppose nuclear testing are fuming about what they say is commercialisation of their famous protest.
In an advertising… Audio
Auckland water use rises 30m litres per day
It appears Aucklanders have been liberally watering the garden, washing the car and filling up the paddling pool.. despite the region's ongoing water woes. Water use across the city has risen by 30… Audio
MIQ compassionate fast-tracking too slow for Kiwi overseas
A woman whose emergency managed isolation application wasn't processed for a week says the stress of the wait was overwhelming.
People can apply for quick entry into the border hotels on specific… Audio
Loved ones dying before emergency MBIE applications processed
Overseas New Zealanders are struggling to get home to see dying loved ones - and hitting out at the government's slow turnaround for emergency managed isolation applications.
Coromandel holiday-makers warned to be careful with water
Thames Coromandel district mayor Sandra Goudie wants the usual swarm of summer holiday-makers in the area to enjoy themselves - but she has a clear message: take it easy with the water.
Water usage… Audio
MIQ emergency application fast-tracking system not so hitting deadlines
Overseas New Zealanders are failing to get home in time to see dying family, and are hitting out at the government's slow turnaround of emergency applications.
People should be able to gain entry… Audio
Chiropractors inundated with health complaints as people work from home
Chiropractors have seen an upsurge of spinal complaints, posture issues and chronic pain due to people working from home.
'It's like we're stuck in limbo' - Drury residents in dark over $1.35bn roading project
A group of Drury residents say they are frustrated at the lack of NZTA consultation over the $1.35 billion Mill Rd project and its possible impacts on properties and businesses.
'Doomscrolling' voted New Zealand's word of the year
#NZhellhole tallied the third-most votes while the runner-up for the word of the year was: "Bubble". Audio
The One Lamington to Rule Them All
In Voices this week, we meet the Auckland couple who smashed the Guinness World Record for baking the world's biggest lamington. Audio
The One Lamington to Rule Them All
In Voices this week, we meet the Auckland couple who smashed the Guinness World Record for baking the world's biggest lamington.
Audio'Doomscrolling' voted New Zealand's word of the year
The votes are in and New Zealand's word of the year is ready to be unveiled.
As it does every year, the website Public Address sought online votes from a long-list of words, many of which came into… Audio
Courtney Johnston reflects on year as chief executive
It's a year since Courtney Johnston took on the role of Te Papa's chief executive. There'd been quite the turnover of people in the role since the nation's museum and art gallery opened in Wellington… Audio
2020: A year of social media justice, villains and vigilantes
In recent years social media has helped give a voice to survivors of abuse, but group mentalities are fickle. Jogai Bhatt looks back at a fraught year of social media justice.
Having better festive gatherings: Priya Parker
After the year that 2020 has been, how can you improve your family reunions this Christmas? The author of The Art of Gathering, and host of popular podcast Together Apart, conflict mediator Priya… Audio
Weekend Stuff - DIY with Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott's back to help out with any DIY jobs you might be planning over the Christmas break. Audio
Scam alert for Christmas pyramid schemes
Māori and Pasifika families are being warned to look out for pyramid schemes that are largely targeted at them. Audio
Michael Braithwaite: leading the Royal Edinburgh Military Tatto
It's been a tough year for the events industry, both for current endeavours and looking forward to the future. Michael Braithwaite is a Kiwi creative director who is set to lead Scotland's biggest… Audio
Refilling, repairing and remaking - Hopper Home
Wellington's Hopper Home Eco Shop is a bulk food store and refillery just off Cuba Street, where customers bring their own containers to fill up on household bulk goods, from local suppliers. Audio, Gallery
