Life And Society
Too hard basket: Some Aucklanders not using food scraps bin
It's been nearly nearly six months since the roll out of the green food waste bin was completed in Auckland.
Food scraps in landfills make a lot of methane and CO2 which are harmful greenhouse gases.
…Gen Z say managers delulu when it comes to language
Members of Generation Z, some of the youngest in New Zealand's workforce, say they're struggling with managers that don't always understand the way they speak.
Katie Fitzgerald has more. Audio
Māori and Pacific people have less in KiwiSaver research shows
Research out this morning from the Retirement Commission has found Māori and Pacific people are managing to save significantly less in their KiwiSaver accounts than other ethnicities.
The research… Audio
Nearly 1 in 5 drugs checked in 2023 not as advertised: Drug Foundation
The Drug Foundation says nearly one in five drugs it checked last year were not what people thought they paid for.
The foundation says its drug-checking services are testing fifty percent more drugs… Audio
Too hard basket: Some Aucklanders not using food scraps bin
It's been nearly nearly six months since the roll out of the green food waste bin was completed in Auckland. Food scraps in landfills make a lot of methane and CO2 which are harmful greenhouse gases… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
This week on TradeMe - a fancy old car that looks like the owner has 101 dalmations, and a house with more wood than the trees which surround it.. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with… Audio
From Speyside to Reefton: Scotch whisky expert Gareth Morgan
Gareth Morgan has been behind some of the finest whiskies in Scotland. His new challenge is on the West Coast of the South Island. Audio
What lived experience adds when working in the addiction field
Jo Leach wasn't always the leader, mother and friend she is now. She spent 12 years battling addiction and getting involved with the wrong crowd. Audio
The wonderful world of play time in the animal kingdom
University of Massachusetts Professor Dr. David Toomey looks at this growing field of study that was once considered laughable. But now, research is showing how many animals, just like humans. Audio
The conflict triangle in the work place and how to avoid it
Sarah Cross, director of training organisation Kakapo Consulting, talks to Jesse about how to avoid workplace conflict. Audio
NZ Defence Force join search for missing man who fell overboard in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand Defence Force personnel have joined the search for a man who fell overboard from a commercial fishing boat off the Hawke's Bay coast.
Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination was alerted about 8… Audio
What a dirty kitchen says about your workplace
The state of an office kitchen sink can easily tell if people actually care about the workplace, a professor says.
Shipping container causing issues in Hamilton neighbourhood
A shipping container dressed as a house and ruled as public art by the Environment Court is causing angst in a Hamilton neighbourhood.
And the stoush between its owners and the council looks set to… Audio
Guyon Espiner: Tough interviews and Type 1 Diabetes
Author, journalist and broadcaster Guyon Espiner swaps notes with Anika on tough interviews, living with diabetes and life in general. Video, Audio
What we're watching: Tales from the Loop
A science-fiction series that doesn't involve the end of the world or a battle for the fate of the universe? Dan Slevin explains why Tales from the Loop is worth a watch.
Good News: Stories that cheered us up for the week of 25-31 March
More snow sports glory for NZ, an early 20th-century portrait of a Māori man returns to Aotearoa, and a Porirua college's massive fund-raising effort for its first-ever trip to Europe.
Look again: How to bring the sparkle back to life
The secret to appreciating your circumstances can be as simple as taking a break, a top neuroscientist says. Audio
Tiny lifestyle changes can cut risk of dementia, expert says
Walking just 800 steps a day can decrease your chance of developing dementia, according to a neuroscientist. Audio
Four fab board games to liven up your Easter weekend
No exciting Easter plans? We've scoped out four new board games to keep your whānau entertained over the long weekend.
Gen Z say yes to snacks instead of three square meals
Kiwis aged 26 and under are ditching breakfast, lunch and dinner in favour of snacking throughout the day, a new study says.