Life And Society

A new community case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Christchurch.

A staff member working at the Sudima Hotel, the managed isolation facility near Christchurch Airport where 237 Russian sailors are… Audio

A woman stuck in Singapore, desperately trying to be reunited with her fiancé in New Zealand, says getting a flight that works with a managed isolation spot is all down to luck.

Aziela Cheong has… Audio

A new community case of Covid-19 was confirmed in Christchurch last night.

A staff member working at the managed isolation facility where the first group of international fishing crew members has… Audio

A prominent Māori academic says unintended systemic racism is a reason why Māori got Work and Income's Covid relief payment at a much lower rate than Pākehā.

Official figures from June to August show… Audio

Camper vans are all the rage - especially heading into our first covid-19 Summer season, and hiring one for a few days or weeks has never been cheaper. But owning your own would have to be next level… Audio

Lately's weekly cross to the team at the BBC World Service and tonight Bryan speaks with correspondent Audrey Tinline about the final days before the US presidential election with a particular focus… Audio

Rei is a bilingual musician and performing artist who was brought up in Wellington. He is at the forefront of bringing te reo Māori into the mainstream in Aotearoa. Video

Kii Winston Small is a Barbadian youth change-maker who grew in Kaitaia. He went to Victoria University in Wellington, where he was the editor of Salient magazine. Video

Chevron Hassett is a fine artist who was raised in Naenae, Lower Hutt. He has had exhibitions in New Zealand and Australia, but still makes time to teach art to youth in his hometown. Video

As fireworks go on sale today ahead of Guy Fawkes, Auckland Zoo is calling for them to be banned and is urging the Government to take action. The Zoo says fireworks cause distress, injury and even the… Audio

Sleep deprivation is more common among men than women. Researchers at the University of Oregon believe this is due to "The Sleep-Deprived Masculinity Stereotype". Co-author Nathan Warren is with us to… Audio

Among thousands of women who lost jobs when Covid-19 hit were those who make our women's magazines. One was Sido Kitchin, former editor of Woman's Day and the NZ Woman's Weekly which closed down… Audio

The latest poll from Research New Zealand set out to gauge support for New Zealand changing its name to 'Aotearoa' or 'Aotearoa New Zealand', but only 10% of people agreed New Zealand should change… Audio

Popular UK standup comedian and actor Bill Bailey's a bit of a renaissance man - with interests ranging from music to bird watching. After appearing on TV shows including QI, Black Books, Never Mind… Audio

Renowned polar photographer, director and cameraman Max Quinn covers a 50-year career spent working in the world's coldest places in his book A Life of Extremes. Quinn learned his trade as an NZBC… Video, Audio, Gallery

From the TVNZ photocopier room to winning an Emmy last month - New Zealand born cinematographer Barry "Baz" Idoine has come a long way. His CV is extensive and impressive, including credits on Rogue… Video, Audio

Lake Ōhau residents believe they've been unnecessarily delayed from moving back into the village due to demolition problems.

Roughly half the properties in the village were destroyed or damaged when… Audio