Life And Society
Te Waonui for 28 August 2020
Tauranga City Council votes in favour of establishing a Maori Ward; Volunteers help South Auckland whanau access phones during lockdown; and we remember the life and legacy of Maori poet Keri Kaa. Audio
Ask the builder - Stan Scott
Stan Scott answers more of your DIY questions - please email afternoons@rnz.co.nz. Audio
A cracking yarn: The rescue of Canterbury chickens
North Canterbury Chicken Rescue rescues unwanted or dumped chickens. Jesse speaks to the founder of the group, Amanda Gill. Audio
First Friday prayers since terrorist sentenced
The first Friday prayers since the mosque attack gunman was sentenced are underway at the Linwood and Al-Noor mosques in Christchurch.
Both were targeted by the terrorist during the lunchtime Friday… Audio
The week that was with Melanie Bracewell and Te Radar
Comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell with some stories to make you smile. Audio
Bonus Episode: It's How You Play The Game
Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about winning, losing and how to create a healthy work culture. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Calls for convicted terrorist to serve sentence in Australia
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters wants convicted terrorist Brenton Tarrant sent back to Australia so New Zealand taxpayers don't have to foot the hefty bill for his incarceration. The mass… Audio
Overseas Correspondent
We're joined by our Ugandan Overseas Correspondent, Tabu Butagira. Audio
The voices of the March 15 survivors
Checkpoint's programme finishes with voices of those whose lives have been changed forever because of the events of March 15 last year.
There were nearly 100 victim impact statements delivered in… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Unemployed women forced to retrain or apply for work well below skill level
Women who've lost their jobs due to the pandemic are being forced to apply for work well below their skill level or retrain.
There's criticism they are not getting enough help from government who are… Audio
Nicola Willis on Taranaki Green School funding decision
More than $11 million dollars being committed to Taranaki's Green School, the National Party says it's hypocritical, and goes against the Green Party's own policy of not funding private schools.
… Audio
Covid-19: Pasifika GP appointed to Government's Testing Strategy Group
A Pasifika GP has been appointed to the Government's Testing Strategy Group that will oversee surveillance testing on the wider population to detect rogue Covid-19 cases.
It's a win for Pasifika GP… Audio
Christchurch mosque shootings: Victims share their stories
Warning: This story contains some distressing details, which may upset some people.
The Christchurch mass killer and terrorist will find out today if he will remain in prison for the rest of his… Audio
Covid-19: Concerns overstayers will fear getting tested
A Pacific leader says there's "no chance" people who have overstayed their visas will feel able to come forward for a Covid-19 test, despite assurances from the Health Minister.
Chris Hipkins says… Audio
Lab workers taking part in partial strike sent home
A union representing medical laboratory workers says members taking part in partial strike action are being sent home without pay.
The company, Southern Community Laboratories, says none of those… Audio
Audit clears Team New Zealand of financial wrongdoing
America's Cup organisers can breathe easier after Team New Zealand were cleared of any financial wrongdoing following a forensic audit.
Team boss Grant Dalton has long rejected allegations of… Audio
Covid-19: 'Loose ends' popping up in Auckland concerning - Wiles
A new "mini cluster" of Covid-19 cases has been identified in Mount Roskill, but as yet, no epidemiological links have been made to the Auckland outbreak.
Five people associated with the Mt Roskill… Audio
Chch mosque shootings: Community advisor Raf Manji on sentencing
The man behind the Christchurch mosque shootings will be sentenced today.
It comes after days of emotional victim impact statements from those affected by the attack.
Community adviser and former… Audio
Chch mosque shootings: Flood of victim impact statements
Warning: This story contains some distressing details, which may upset some people.
The Christchurch mass killer and terrorist will find out today if he will remain in prison for the rest of his… Audio
An Invisible Battle: Coping with Mental Distress
A young woman uncovers a dark family secret, while facing an invisible battle with depression and the fight to come out the other end.
WARNING: This episode contains discussion around depression and… Audio