Life And Society
Laura Fergusson Trust accused of refusing applications
A debt-ridden Auckland society is being accused of refusing membership applications to disabled people who might questions its plans.
It's widely speculated that the Laura Fergusson Trust will sell… Audio
Auckland Council Maori Statutory Board member wants elected representatives
The chairman of an independent board facilitating Māori interests in Auckland Council says the supercity has led to greater engagement with Maori, but there is still more to do.
This month marks 10… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 20 November 2020
A landmark investigation finds "credible information" elite Australian soldiers murdered innocent civilians in Afghanistan. A former Wellington man once acquitted of murder here is now a suspect in a… Audio
Metlink apologises after blind man refused bus entry twice
A blind Wellington man who has twice been told he cannot take his guide dog on a bus says he was made to feel like a non person and drivers need training.
Gender-neutral facilities part of $2m grounds upgrade for World Cup
Facilities at sports grounds hosting games at the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup are being upgraded to address needs of players.
'Defining my own masculinity and what it means to me'
Nikolai Talamahina, aka Brown Boy Magik, talks about what it's like when you're suddenly expected to be "one of the boys", as part of RNZ series HERE WE ARE. Video
Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree the newest victim of 2020
It's almost Christmas in New York but this year the famous Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree isn't bringing much festive cheer.
As the giant Norway spruce was unwrapped after its two day journey… Audio
ACT gun law reform plans meet politcal reality
ACT's plan to roll back gun legislation is facing the cold, hard facts of political reality.
Pro-gun policies helped ACT achieve an election surge - but Labour's new police minister is firm that no… Audio
Ten years since Pike River Mine explosion
Today marks ten years since a massive explosion ripped through the Pike River mine.
Twenty-nine men from the West Coast and around the world remain entombed there. In the wake of the tragedy families… Audio
Tourism expert on plan to target 'high value' tourists
On Wednesday we heard from Tourism minister Stuart Nash, who said the New Zealand government would actively pursue high-value tourists while at the same time dissuading freedom campers and backpackers… Audio
Tenth anniversary of Pike River Mine explosion arrives, but memories still fresh for some
Thursday marks ten years since a massive explosion ripped through the Pike River mine. 29 men from the West Coast and around the world remain entombed there.
A Royal Commission identified a total… Audio
Christchurch schools unsure about lockdown drill advice
Christchurch principals are doubtful about official advice that they should not practice lockdown drills with their pupils.
The Education Ministry says drills for violent situations could cause fear… Audio
Wairoa Mayor pleased more logging trucks off road
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little speaks to Ellie Jay about Kiwirail reopening line to Napier taking hundreds of logging trucks off the roads. Audio
Erebus memorial a 'huge relief' for victims' families despite local opposition
The families of Mt Erebus crash victims will have a national memorial honouring their loved ones who died in the tragedy, but Auckland Council's decision received a mixed response.
'Some women are born into womanhood and some women have to fight for it'
As part of RNZ series HERE WE ARE, poet, dancer and student Stellar Angafili Makarita Pritchard talks about finding herself and her community. Video
New Zealand records lowest-ever fertility rate
The latest quarterly data from Statistics New Zealand showed the ratio of births to the number of women of child-bearing age was well below what's needed to keep the population growing.
Daughter of Erebus pilot pleased memorial to go ahead
A woman who lost her father in the Mt Erebus crash is happy there will finally be a memorial to remember those who lost their lives.
The Waitemata Local Board has given landowner consent for a… Audio
Fear flood dust and silt in central Napier damaging businesses
Contaminated silt still lies on Napier's main streets more than a week after a destructive flood, even though it's a health risk.
NZ records lowest-ever fertility rate
New Zealand has just recorded its lowest-ever fertility rate.
The latest quarterly data from Statistics New Zealand shows the ratio of births to the number of women of child-bearing age is now 1.63.
…Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement:Dame Winnie Laban
The annual Women of Influence Awards were held in Auckland last night. The awards celebrate the stories of women who are making a difference to the lives of New Zealanders, and focus on the work Kiwi… Audio
