Life And Society
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
Kiwis love a bargain buying more second hand goods than ever
Demand for second hand goods has skyrocketed, as 73 percent of Kiwis have bought something second hand in the last six months. Trade Me surveyed Kiwis on their motivations in buying, selling and… Audio
Auckland Erebus memorial gets green light
The fate of a controversial national Erebus memorial in Auckland was hanging in the balance on Tuesday night, but soon after this Checkpoint story was broadcast, the Waitematā Local Board has given… Audio
Dayspring - support for mothers in West Auckland
A West Auckland centre that supports mums suffering from pre and post-natal depression has received a financial boost from The Auckland Foundation. Audio
Camino de Sydney - an alternative to the Spanish pilgrimage
Australian couple, Brent Clark and Giselle Oscuro are the masterminds of the Camino de Sydney - an alternative to the Camino de Santiago. Audio, Gallery
Most homeless trans people have mental health condition - survey
Almost 80 percent of homeless trans people have a mental health condition, a new survey has found.
The study of trans Wellingtonians' experiences of homelessness was released today by Gender… Audio
Tangata whenua not buying into Te Pae Oranga programme
Te Pae Oranga was supposed to keep Māori out of court - but new figures show tangata whenua aren't buying into it.
Latest figures released to RNZ show that Māori going before Te Pae Oranga or iwi… Audio
Manukau iwi justice panel completion rate below 20pct
Iwi justice panels in Counties Manukau are struggling to get whānau to take part, with completion rates below 20 percent.
Te Pae Oranga, or iwi justice panels, take place outside of court, and are… Audio
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
Earlier this year, the Variegated Monstera came out of nowhere to be one of the most sought after and highly prized pot-plants ever listed on TradeMe. In January, one example reached 5-thousand… Audio
