Life And Society

A man with dyslexia who failed a screening test to get into the police claims the Human Rights Commission was dismissive and insulting when he asked for advice.

Some people working with dyslexics say… Audio

Work is going on behind the scenes to progress plans for privately run pay-as-you go managed isolation hotels, with Auckland's economic development agency taking the lead.

Auckland Tourism Events and… Audio

Immigration says three German yachties showed "a blatant disregard" for the country's laws when they sailed to New Zealand despite having their border application declined.

They had applied for a… Audio

Hundreds of women and girls in pain and distress say they haven't been able to get treatment for endometriosis since Covid-19 hit.

Endometriosis NZ says it was contacted by 568 women during the first… Audio

A South Island tetraplegic fears he will be confined to his bed, unfed and unwashed from today when the Ministry of Health cuts off funding from his carers.

The Ministry says the man has failed to… Audio

A man with dyslexia who failed a screening test to get into the police claims the Human Rights Commission was dismissive and insulting when he asked for advice.

When he inquired about police training… Audio

The weekend of wild weather has continued, with warnings for strong winds and snow in place for parts of the country.

Neil Walker is from the transport agency Waka Kotahi.

He speaks to Corin Dann. Audio

People with the potentially debilitating condition endometriosis are begging for urgent treatment as they remain in pain and distress after Covid-19 delays.

The organisation Endometriosis NZ says it… Audio

As the cannabis referendum draws nearer, we have a look at the chemical make up of the substance there's been so much debate over. Audio

In the US, data shows that for the first time ever, the majority of 18-34 year olds live at home with their parents. Dr Kate Prickett joins the show to discuss what her lockdown data says about Kiwi… Audio

Media revelations of alleged abuse at Auckland's Dilworth School came as a shock to many people, but not those who know the long history of abuse of children in state care around New Zealand, finally… Audio

Today marks six months since the country entered full lockdown.

At 11.59 on March 25, the country moved into Covid-19 Alert Level 4, introducing some of the strictest public health measures seen… Audio

Watch the full series of Alice Snedden's Bad News here. For additional content, click on the specific episode below.

Parts of the country which have been Covid-19 free for many months are now waiting to see if they will have new cases as a result of the latest cluster.

Three family members who tested positive for… Audio

Professor David Murdoch talks to The Panel about a survey which shows one in five New Zealanders believe that the COVID-19 virus was developed in a laboratory. Audio

Where does self-confidence come from ? Some children are bursting with it while an absence of it holds others back. Katy Gosset finds confidence is a learned behaviour that any of us can tap into. Audio