Life And Society

Mez and Mahlete Tekeste only envisioned the protest march to be themselves and their close circle of friends. Within 24 hours, their flyer had been shared by some of the biggest names in NZ. Video

We've heard about loud-mouthed election candidates but what about loud-mouthed parrots?

In Britain, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park has had to separate a group of five African Grey parrots because… Audio

Amnesty International is accusing the US company Palantir Technologies of contributing to human rights violations against asylum-seekers and migrants through its work with Immigration and Customs… Audio

A maritime lawyer says it could be argued that foreign yachts with electronic tracking, should be allowed into New Zealand.

Hundreds denied entry because of the border closure have tried convincing… Audio

The question of whether cannabis should be legal has divided New Zealanders for years, but what does the Pacific community think of the upcoming referendum?

The most recent Health Survey found 15… Audio

From fees free to a new national polytechnic, the Labour-New Zealand First government has book-ended its three years in power with some big changes in tertiary education.

Including student loans and… Audio

A maritime lawyer says a legal argument for allowing foreign yachts into New Zealand might be possible through electronic tracking.

Hundreds denied entry because of the border closure have tried… Audio

The first rush of New Zealanders driven home by the pandemic has passed - but there are indications that more may return in the coming months as work dries up and savings run out.

Mark says he and… Audio

It's that time of the week where we talk to one of our local leaders, this week we're talking to fifth generation northlander John Carter the Mayor of the Far North. Audio

The trout and salmon fishing season opens today for many of the country's - and the world's - best freshwater fishing rivers and lakes. Fishing guides have been hit incredibly hard by the borders… Audio

The manager of Marlborough's Waikawa Boating Club says yachts normally seek shelter from cyclones in the Pacific embedded in creeks and in mangrove streams, but there won't be enough room for everyone… Audio

As job losses wiped out incomes, thousands of Kiwis turned to food banks and they're still in need. The Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand has been filling that demand with over 66-thousand food… Audio

A Wellington based start-up is using algae, pineapple leaves, ocean plastic and bamboo to make shoes. Karyn speaks with Jeremy Bank of YY Nation about their goal to create "the world's most… Audio

 Karyn speaks with the president of New Zealand's University Debating Council Zachary Wong about the rules and the etiquette of debating in light of a day full of clashes.  Audio

Online debate has been sparked after two parents disagreed about whether tickling a child is a form of child abuse. Audio

Will Fleming's Manava Breathing project is currently working with a basketball team and a South Auckland high school.  Audio

Timaru adventurer and educator Sash Nukada is concerned schools are cutting back on outdoor education and young people are missing opportunities to test their resilience. He's a Sustainability and… Audio, Gallery

As a proud NZ-born Indo-Fijian, being Muslim has shaped Sana Ditta's worldview. This is the first time she has openly spoken about the Christchurch terror attacks and recalled the impact of that day.

New Zealand's Scott Base carpenter Joey Blatch has been in Antarctica for thirteen months, and now he's also signed up for one of the hardest races in the world.

The Revenant, a race of over 190… Audio