Life And Society
Pope Francis remains in critical condition
Pope Francis had a restful 10th night in a Rome hospital - but remains in critical condition and has developed mild kidney failure. Italian correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why Nick Wallis Continues Covering the UK's Post Office Scandal
Kim Hill speaks with journalist Nick Wallis about his time covering the UK’s Great Post Office scandal - described as England's worst miscarriage of justice - and discovers the story is far from over.
…Are Otago's couch burning days over?
Despite being famous for debauched O Week antics and extreme flatting rituals, reports of couch burning at the University of Otago are at an unheard-of zero for 2025. Audio
Sir Keir Starmer going to Washington after speech in support of Ukraine
United Kingdom correspondent Adam Hollingworth spoke to Lisa Owen about Sir Keir Starmer going to Washington this Thursday after a big speech in support of Ukraine, the UK banning the XL Bully dog… Audio
Te Matatini officially underway in New Plymouth
Te Matatini officially got underway in New Plymouth today with a powhiri - welcoming the more than 50 groups who will be performing and competing at the festival throughout the week. It was a welcome… Audio
Pope Francis remains in critical condition
Catholics around the world are awaiting the latest update on the Pope Francis, as he remains in critical condition. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
A dramatic picture of climate change impacted Sumner Christchurch 2030
Picture this: it's 2030, in the seaside suburb of Sumner in Otautahi Christchurch. That's only five years' time, but the sea is already to quote novelist and science writer Jane Shearer, tearing off… Audio
Dull? You're in good company...
The Dull Men's Club is an online club for dullsters who celebrate the ordinary and avoid glitz and glam. The club's founder Grover Click joins the show to tell Jim how it all came about. Audio
The digital motherlode pushing mothers to the edge
Women in heterosexual relationships still do most of the household jobs, studies show, and for many mothers, managing their family's daily needs is an extra digital workload on an already-full plate. Audio
New Zealanders flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
'I'm a boho kind of girl' - What are festival-goers wearing to Electric Avenue?
There has been plenty of vibrancy and eclecticism on display, band tees, or attire influenced by club culture.
Tinā - a new film set in Christchurch celebrates the strength of Samoan mothers
A grieving relief teacher leads a private school choir to glory in Samoan-Kiwi director Miki Magasiva's debut feature film Tinā. Video, Audio
Are you body-shaming yourself in the name of good hygiene?
The idea that we need to wear scented sprays on our bodies to be clean is simply not true, says English anatomy professor Michelle Spear. Audio
The Mixtape: Artist Dick Frizzell
Picking the music is one of Aotearoa's most celebrated and recognisable artists. From reimagining the Four Square man to exploring Maori iconography in a pop-art style, his work is bold, playful, and… Audio
Sunflower community project brightening Central Hawke's Bay
A dairy farm field filled with sunflowers in Central Hawke's Bay is bringing joy and happiness to the local community, with people invited to walk through the flowers, and pick some to take away.
Melissa Hogenboom: the hidden digital workload impacting mums
If you're a mum drowning in admin tasks you're not alone. A study has found women are 1.6 times more likely to take on digital communication tasks than men. Audio
Are cleanliness products body shaming?
There have never been more products or trends to help with our hygiene - but are they all necessary? Audio
In the shadow of a rainbow
Recent events in Auckland have resurfaced memories of when being gay was considered a neurotic personality disorder. Audio
