Life And Society
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Logan Mudge
All Black Sam Whitelock played his 150th Super Rugby match over the weekend and he's auctioning the jersey he wore to raise money for a charity called Farmstrong. Farmstrong is a nationwide wellbeing… Audio
London Calling: Europe update
Karyn crosses to senior BBC journalist Audrey Tinline in London who gives an update from Europe including Germany announcing compulsory Covid-19 testing at airports for some flights, Italy's recovery… Audio
What happens if New Zealand goes back into lockdown?
Professor of Law at Otago University, Andrew Geddis discusses New Zealand's response to identifying Covid-19, including community testing and contact tracing. Audio
Lockdown restrictions continue to tighten in Victoria
Metropolitan Melbourne is under curfew from 8pm until 5am with people only allowed to leave their homes for one hour's exercise within five kilometre of their homes every day. Karyn speaks about the… Audio
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Trailer
Alice Snedden’s Bad News is an eight-part docu-comedy series that wrestles with some of the most confusing and contentious political and social issues confronting Aotearoa in 2020. Video
Black Lives matter -activism, mentorship and rallying together against racism
How did a group of young activists in Auckland find the right mentors to help guide them while organising their first rally against racism? Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to the group behind the second… Audio
Black Lives matter -activism, mentorship and rallying together against racism
How did a group of young activists in Auckland find the right mentors to help guide them while organising their first rally against racism? Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to the group behind the second…
AudioMelbourne resident, Adele Freeman explains new restrictions
Victoria's declared a State of Disaster and introduced sweeping new restrictions across Melbourne under stage four. 671 new coronavirus cases have been detected since Saturday and 7 people have died… Audio
Two diplomats have elected to self-isolate in NZ
A foreign diplomat is self-isolating at a consular address in Auckland, because they opted not to enter managed isolation. Sixty people on diplomatic visas have arrived in New Zealand since the… Audio
Politicians, journalists rated NZ's least trusted figures
Research NZ's latest survey asked Kiwis to rate their trust and confidence in a number of occupations and professions. The news is good for emergency service workers, but not so good for… Audio
Landmark research shows what makes a successful relationship
The secret to a successful relationship doesn't come down to who you're with, or your partner's personality traits, but the dynamic you build with them. Professor Samantha Joel joins the show to… Audio
Calling Home: Peap Tarr in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Peap Tarr has called Cambodia home for the last 10 years. Based out of Phnom Penh, Peap and his wife Lisa Mam helped kick start the Cambodian street art scene, and over the years the pair have grown… Audio, Gallery
Loneliness spikes among New Zealand youth
Prolonged loneliness has hit high levels in New Zealand, particularly among young people, according to a new report.
Should we be worried about the rise of QAnon?
QAnon, an intricate conspiracy theory which suggests US President Donald Trump is secretly waging war on a well-connected Satanic paedophile ring, should not be dismissed as a harmless oddity… Audio
A wintry day with NZ's only public road avalanche inspectors
Each winter, a small team of specialist avalanche forecasters begin their vigil to keep people safe while travelling on the Milford Road.
The alpine highway to Milford Sound is home to the country's… Video, Audio
For the love of roses
Now is the time to buy new season roses according to gardening guru Lynda Hallinan. She says they are no longer just the domain of the seasoned gardener - anyone can have beautiful blooms. Audio
Great Barrier Island dream job on offer
Aotea Great Barrier Island's community is on the lookout - again - for someone to run its Port Fitzroy Boat Club. Audio
Strength of the shave - cancer's impact on whanau
8 people have been shaving their hair off to raise awareness of cancer's impact on their whanau.
Te Kaha o Te Heu - the Strength of the Shave - team are taking part in the initiative in Blenheim… Audio
The Week that Was with Te Radar and Jodie Rimmer
Comedians Te Radar and Jodie Rimmer with a wry look at the week. Audio
The Unthinkable: Babies don't die in this day and age, do they?
I was at home, standing in the kitchen, when my husband told me the unthinkable had happened to friends. Babies don't die. That was my reaction, writes Susie Ferguson.