Life And Society

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

Preliminary results of the two referenda show 65-percent support for voluntary euthanasia under the End of Life Choice act while a majority of 53 percent do not support recreational cannabis.

RNZ… Audio

Whanganui and Hamilton have placed first equal for the most beautiful city in New Zealand. Audio

A not for profit organisation that supports boys without fathers has won the Excellence in Community Contribution award at the 2020 Westpac Business Awards. Big Buddy CEO Paul Burns talks to Jesse. Audio

In an opinion piece, bound to ruffle feathers, executive director of The New Zealand Institute, Oliver Hartwich, argues that New Zealanders are actually quite unlucky right now. He talks to Jesse… Audio

A public toilet in Auckland's Hunua Ranges has taken the throne and been named the country's best loo.

The competition was run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful.

Heather Saunderson is the chief… Audio

Faced with axing one of its premier events due to Covid-19, the Taranaki creative community has instead combined its celebrated Garden Festival with its lesser-known cousin - the Taranaki Arts Trail.

The failings of the state care and protection of tamariki Māori are being laid bare in front of the Waitangi Tribunal - but claimants are also bringing a range of ways to overhaul the system. 

The… Audio

A twitter bot has been working overtime to find and combat abusive tweets aimed at female candidates in the New Zealand elections.

During the election campaign, ParityBOT picked up thousands of toxic… Audio

People in a Rotorua suburb can apply to take part in a make-or-break trial of a Covid-19 contact tracing card from Friday.

Health officials still can't say if the tracing tool will cope with real… Audio