Life And Society
What’s the link between talcum powder and cancer?
If you used talc as a child, or still use it now, here's what the science says about the link with cancer. It might not be what you think.
'By the end of the year, they're making their own clothes'
A learning by doing project is teaching South Aucklanders how to sew for themselves and their family.
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel: Ignore the wellness rules and live longer
From "fibermaxxing" to cortisol hacking, are you sick and tired of the over-prescribed wellness industry? Author of Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life, Dr. Ezekiel… Audio
Why do we get butterflies in the stomach?
We're all familiar with the fluttery, nervous feeling you might have before a job interview, giving a speech or at the start of a romance.
The longevity obsession
Bio-hackers are looking for the answers to stretching out their lives as long as possible, but research says there's a biological end point for our bodies.
The longevity obsession
Bio-hackers are looking for the answers to stretching out their lives as long as possible, but research says ther's a biological end point for our bodies. Audio
SPCA to teach children about dangerous dog behaviour
The SPCA is rolling out a new programme to teach children to recognise the signs of certain dog behaviour in the hope it prevents bites and attacks on young people. It comes after a fortnight of… Audio
Would you slap an 'S' sticker on Nan's car?
Boyd Steel hates to think anyone would give older drivers a hard time on the road for driving a bit more carefully or slowly.
Woodville’s big annual show taking place this weekend
Time to head around the motu to find another community doing something interesting and wholesome for our regional spotlight. And today we're heading to Woodville where tomorrow they're hosting the… Audio
How Paeroa titled itself the Antique Capital of NZ
Paeroa is New Zealand's antique capital.. or so they say, Ke-Xin Li went to find out more Audio
Why it’s hard to sleep when you’re somewhere new
If you struggle to nod off when you're not in familiar surroundings, don't worry. There is help at hand.
Educating children on grief
John Adams led a campaign in the UK for grief education to be added to UK schools and he joins Emile Donova. Audio
Air NZ carrying out review in face of falling profits
Air New Zealand could be in for a hard landing, as the CEO carries out a strategic review in the face of rising costs and falling profits. The national carrier posted a $40 million loss for the six… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 February 2026
Get out now. That's the stark warning from Foreign Minister Winston Peters to New Zealanders in Iran, as former U.S. President Donald Trump weighs possible military action against the regime in… Audio
Auckland Lantern Festival lights up this weekend
The Auckland Lantern Festival kicks off today. Jep Savali is the group manager of major events at Tataki Auckland Unlimited spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Unorthodox real estate marketing, advertising brings in punters
Auckland Real Estate agent Mingwei Qin is marketing properties a little differently - Ross McNaughton has the story. Audio
Op Shop Rummage: Hawkes Bay Salvation Army Family Stores
Area manager for Salvation Army's Family Stores in Hawkes Bay, Fiona Kelsen tells Nathan about 1500 gorgeous ball dresses donated to them and an antique Bible. Audio
Inside a prince's hard and fast fall from grace
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's dramatic arrest is the first of its kind for the royal family in nearly 400 years, and has shaken the House of Windsor
New football program offers inmates a 'second chance'
A new football coaching program at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility is offering inmates "a second chance" in life. Audio
The arrest heard around the world
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's dramatic arrest is the first of its kind for the royal family in nearly 400 years, and has shaken the House of Windsor Audio
