Life And Society

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

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

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

We are well into Christmas party season, but what do you do if you work alone or are just a small office but still want a big christmas celebration? Tony Edelsten, owner operator of Javaman cafe in… Audio

The earth's short of space and that's affecting our customary expectations of how we bury our dead.  Audio

When it comes to having a 'good life', there are several key elements - strong intimate relationships and time to relax. Audio

Wellington based writer Dave Armstrong looks at a new report out on Wellington's performing venues, the escalating prices of houses and rents, and the problem of parking in the city. He may have a… Audio

A business banned for almost two years from running tours on Hawke's Bay's Cape Kidnappers is starting up again on Friday morning.

Gannet Beach Adventures were told to stop operating their tractor… Audio

People who live near a smelly compost plant in Christchurch are elated the City Council is finally taking action to fix the problem.

The Council owned Living Earth compost site in Bromley produces a… Audio

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks revealed that the gunman who murdered 51 people had been able to buy 10 guns within a year.

He had six of them with him on the day… Audio

New research says seclusion and restraint are used too often, for too long, and frequently without a clear reason by prisons.

Women in prison are segregated at a far higher rate than men, and Māori… Audio

Oxfam says nine out of 10 people in the poorest countries will miss out on a Covid-19 vaccination next year.

But in high-income countries like New Zealand, governments have bought enough doses to… Audio

An expert in far-right extremism says any new counter-terrorism agency would have to be well funded to make a difference.

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch attacks found no… Audio

The Human Rights Commission is telling prisons, young people's residences and health and disability units, to stop using seclusion and restraint - or at the very least to cut down on the practice.

A… Audio