Life And Society
Review into bullying culture sobering, says Lyttelton Port
The South Island's largest port says findings from an independent review into its workplace culture are sobering.
Community gathers for Whakaari eruption commemorations
Tears were shed this morning as iwi Ngati Awa led a dawn karakia in Whakatane this morning to commemorate one year since the Whakaari eruption.
And shortly about one hundred people will flow into the… Audio
'They need to be responsible, they need to act as well' - Mosque attack victim
Victims of the Christchurch terror attack say they'd like a personal apology from state agencies, and want to see individuals being held to account for failures leading up to the atrocity.
Whakatāne expecting busy summer with domestic tourism
The Whakatāne region is expecting a bumper summer, as Kiwis holiday at home and explore their own backyard.
While businesses directly affected by the Whakaari eruption have taken a big financial hit… Audio
Debt reduction and saving crucial over next year, says CFC
Paying down debt and putting away savings will be critical for those attempting to bounce back from the Covid downturn, the head a Crown entity promoting financial education says. Audio
Whakaari: NZDF officer speaks of stress before recovery mission
The man in charge of sending Defence Force officers onto Whakaari after the eruption has spoken of the stress and the sleepless night before the high risk mission.
Four days after the disaster, a… Audio
Heart-warming engagement another win on game night
The Māori All Blacks weren't the only winners when they played against the Moana Pasifika team on Saturday - one spectator also won big on the night.
Whakaari: Former Ngāti Awa CEO says iwi still feels pain a year on
Ngāti Awa says it still feels an enormous weight of responsibility over the Whakaari eruption nearly one year on from the tragedy.
White Island Tours was bought by the iwi in 2017 in a bid to expand… Audio
Ex student describes Dilworth culture as 'cop it and shut up'
A school with a culture of cop it and shut up is how a former student has described Dilworth School in Auckland.
Neil Harding has been relating his experience of historical abuse suffered at the… Audio
New Facebook groups big winners due to lockdown
Facebook has released its' 'Year in Review' showing us what Kiwis have been talking about and sharing in 2020 on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. The results show that it was a big year… Audio
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
This week on TradeMe you can have a replica Lamborghini - for less than half the price of a real one! Who wouldn't?! Or a sauna in a shipping container. But because it's Christmas, TradeMe's Ruby… Audio
Vaccines and climate change: world news in the week to come
It's time for our regular cross to the BBC world service to see what's going on in the rest of the world. Rich Preston joins Karyn from the UK and he has vaccines on his mind. He'll also be speaking… Audio
Cafes and restaurants struggle without tourism
There are reports today that staff at Astoria, one of Wellington's most well-known cafes have been made redundant weeks out from Christmas. The chief executive of Hospitality New Zealand, Julie White… Audio
Tears shed at Whakatāne Hospital, remembering Whakaari
Tears were shed at Whakatane Hospital as staff remembered the harrowing experience of caring for victims of the Whakaari eruption, almost a year ago.
Twenty-two people died following the eruption on… Audio
Ombudsman chides licensing trusts for withholding information
One of New Zealand's last liquor licensing trusts has been given a rap over the knuckles by the Ombudsman.
The community-owned trusts controlling the liquor trade in west Auckland have received two… Audio
Scientists recover samples from space asteroid
Scientists have recovered the first significant samples from an asteroid in space.
The Japanese space capsule returned to Earth, landing in Australia after a six year journey.
The rocks could help… Audio
Importer wants army called in to ports
A sporting goods importer thinks the government should send in the army to fix the delays at the Ports of Auckland.
On Sunday a freighter carrying 1300 containers was diverted to Northport near… Audio
$100,000 promotion angers participants with fake money vouchers
They showed up expecting $100,000 falling from the sky - and they got fake money "vouchers" instead.
The PR stunt by The Safety Warehouse on Saturday left people fuming about the company's apparent… Audio
Christmas shoppers out in force earlier than usual
Christmas trees, clothing, toys and garden supplies - people are spending up, while stocks start to dwindle.
Retailers say Christmas shoppers are out in force, with many opting to get their… Audio
Whakaari: Vulcanologists warn any return must be questioned
'Explore an active volcano!' the brochures advertising trips to Whakaari/White Island said.
It was a 'truly unique and an experience that is not to be missed'. But should tourists have ever been… Audio
