Life And Society

New Zealand's young people say if Covid-19 continues to spread here it won't be their fault, following an international warning that their age group is driving the spread of the virus.

The warning… Audio

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about chronic illness and self identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Millennial MP Chlöe Swarbrick challenges the establishment during the most important year of her political career. Video

The Spinoff's Alex Braae has looked at the return of expat New Zealanders back here as the COVID pandemic rages on in other countries.  Audio

Many predicted a lockdown lovefest would lead to a Covid-19 baby boom, but now obstetricians are predicting the exact opposite - declining birth rates.

In Australia, the social economic conditions of… Audio

Today, social media has bridged the gap between distance and human connections, but at what cost? We meet a photographer-turned-influencer whose every waking moment comes with mounting pressure and… Audio

It's the time of the week where we speak to one of our local leaders - today we head to Gore where Tracy Hicks has been mayor since 2004. Audio

Should God pay tax? Alice asks this and many more hard-hitting questions as she attempts to separate church and state once and for all. Video

A group of Chinese workers claim they've been left out of pocket to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars after a former employer failed to pay their wages in full.

They allege they've worked… Audio

Businesses have just a few hours left to make the government's Covid-19 Tracer QR code a feature of their doors or reception areas, before it becomes mandatory.

The government says there's been more… Audio

Actor and comedian Hayley Sproull joins host James Nokise to talk about finding fame, finding your identity and finding yourself a target. Audio

A Coalition of agencies advocating for the safety of women and children is calling on the government to urgently introduce Stalker legislation, saying this year's lockdowns have heightened their… Audio

A Mangawhai resident says there's no doubt some Aucklanders are flouting Level 3 lockdown rules by leaving the city to stay in their holiday bach. Bruce Rogan has lived in the Northland township for… Audio

Today there have been further twists and turns throughout the day from Government ministers and officials about the latest coronovirus cases in the Auckland community as well as managed isolation and… Audio

While there were queues heading into Auckland today from the south, north of Auckland there were no queues at all.

We sent reporter Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro to see how nearby towns… Video, Audio

Some residents in northern Waikato are being forced to break Covid-19 border restrictions in order to buy food at a supermarket.

The rural townships of Otaua and Aka Aka are surrounded in the south… Audio

Turmeric is supposed to help a range of ailments from arthritis to Alzheimer's. But is this spice the real deal or just fool's gold? Audio

Nearly 10,000 people have signed a petition calling for butchers, greengrocers and bakeries to operate as normal at alert level 3. Under current rules, they can only operate through contactless… Audio