Life And Society

A primary school student who was tested for Covid-19 on Sunday, went to school on Monday, and later received a positive result.

Chapel Downs School in Flat Bush in Auckland, is now closed for deep… Audio

How do we get children to help out around the house without asking them 100 times? Or do we just give in and end up being a slave to our kids. Katy Gosset looks at whether there's a better way. Audio

The Mayor of Waipa, Jim Mylchreest tells Indira Stewart what's going on in his district and why you should visit. Audio

The Waiwera Hot Pools closed more than two years ago for refurbishment and never reopened. Everyone assumed they were dead, but a new plan is bubbling to the surface.  Audio

Actor Maaka Pohatu joins James Nokise in the shower to talk martial arts, music and making yourself well, Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Olympic marathon runner and chief executive of Athletics New Zealand Pete Pfitzinger, says he's gutted to have to exclude Aucklanders from running in the Rotorua Marathon. The race is scheduled to go… Audio

With the borders closed and the country's tourism tanking, it's tough times for most hotel providers.

But one Auckland outfit is hoping to buck the trend - opening today and offering the most… Video, Audio

While most of us were hunkering down and making sourdough during lockdown, some foolhardy folk decided to start a business. Audio

We speak to the news director of KLCC in Eugene, Oregon, Rachael McDonald, about the devastation in Oregon. Audio

Jay Shetty is a former monk-turned-entrepreneur whose motivation videos online have garnered more than 6.5 billion views. He has 27 million Facebook followers and his podcast, On Purpose, reached 52… Video, Audio

In 2011, the MV Rena ran aground on the Astrolabe Reef in the Bay of Plenty resulting in the worst ever maritime environmental disaster in New Zealand's history. And for a few thousand dollars a piece… Audio

The quick action of some nearby fishers helped to save boats docked in Milford Sound after a vessel caught on fire early this morning.

A recreational fishing boat used for accomodation has been… Video, Audio

Professor Marion Nestle joins Jesse to speak about her new book, Let's Ask Marion. Audio

Jesse speaks to RNZ's Shannon Haunui-Thompson about Te Wiki o te reo Māori and 'Māori Language Moment'. Audio

E whai ana a te taura whiri i te reo Maori kia kotahi miriona tangata e korero ana, e waiata ana, e whakanui ana hoki i te reo - i te wa kotahi, i tetahi wa tuku reo Maori kaore ano kia kite - i te… Audio

What do you do when you're faced with approving of a loved one's decision to end their life? A Holland-born New Zealand resident shares her journey. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.  Audio