Life And Society
Travel bubbles with Australia and the Cook Islands planned for next March
Karyn speaks with the CEO of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, Chris Roberts, about what it will take for New Zealand's tourism industry to be ready for international visitors. Audio
Dr Rose Pere, spiritual leader and academic, dies age 83
Tributes have been flowing for the late Dr Rose Pere as te ao Māori mourns a revered spiritual leader.
Whakaari eruption hearings adjourned until March
The first court appearance for the 13 parties facing charges over alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to last year's Whakaari eruption has been adjourned.
Children's Commissioner says lockdown hit some youth hard
Families that were already disadvantaged fared worst when the country went into Covid-19 lockdown, according to a survey of children and young people in Aotearoa.
The office of the Children's… Audio
Auckland Prison inmates share Christmas spirit with their children
Inmates at the country's toughest jail were treated to some christmas cheer this weekend - getting to spend a few hours making Christmas gifts and reading with their children.
The men of Unit 9 at… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 14 December 2020
The government moves to resolve the Ihumatao standoff - a proposal is to go to Cabinet today Rooms in managed isolation are sitting empty because New Zealanders desperate to get home are making… Audio
Paremoremo prisoners spend time with their children for Xmas
Christmas cheer was alive at the country's toughest jail this weekend, with a group of inmates getting to spend a few hours crafting and reading with their children. In a room decked out with… Audio
How to live your best student life
The Tasty Twins, Wellington's Emily and Sophie Martin have a big social media following with their keenness for healthy minds and healthy bodies. And they have a new book, The Healthy Kiwi Student: A… Audio
Calling Home: Megan Rae in Venice
Megan Rae lives a life many people on the planet can only dream of. She has a PhD in linguistics and runs a school at one of just two Italian universities specialising in languages, Ca'foscari… Audio, Gallery
Votes for Quote of the Year 2020 now open
The annual Quote of the Year competition this year features quips from Jacinda Ardern, Judith Collins and Ashley Bloomfield in the top 10.
Tairāwhiti to put $150 million sports business case to central government
A business case calling for $150 million to "reinvigorate" Tairāwhiti's sport and recreation facilities will be put to central government.
Colour change for Christchurch buses prompts anxiety
Changing the colour of busses in Christchurch has meant people with visual impairments are struggling to see which bus they should take. John Mulka, CEO of Blind Low Vision NZ talks to Jesse about the… Audio
Christmas Gifts - what's in short supply
It's two weeks today until Christmas but some gifts are in short supply. First Retail Group Analyst Chris Wilkinson tells Jesse what gifts are proving hard to come by. Audio
The Good Registry: giving the gift of charity
Co-founder of the The Good Registry Christine Langdon offers ideas of what to give this Christmas that will make everyone, not least Mother Earth, feel good. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Work starts on historic Tokomaru Bay wharf
Work has finally started to restore an old wharf at Tokomaru Bay in Tairāwhiti on the East Coast.
Locals have been working for years to raise money for the rebuild which they hope will reinvigorate… Audio
Wellington needs ring-fenced funding for water to fix failing pipes - Mayor Andy Foster
A new report has confirmed Wellington's water infrastructure is falling apart after decades of neglect.
It comes after frequent pipe disasters sent millions of litres of sewage into the harbour… Audio
Truck convoy: Police bringing staff in from around the country to watch roads
A convoy of trucks is leaving Whangārei on Friday morning carrying cargo from a ship that could not unload in Auckland.
Constantinos P, which was diverted to Northport because of delays in unloading… Audio
Project to rebuild Tokomaru Bay wharf takes a step forward
A project to rebuild a derelict wharf in Tokomaru Bay north of Gisborne has taken a small step forward and its supporters hope it'll mean big things for the town.
Several East Coast communities had… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 11 December 2020
A bungle by officials sees overseas sailors walking the streets of New Plymouth before completing their two-week quarantine period. A trucking convoy begins the tricky mission of moving 1200 shipping… Audio
