Life And Society
First openly gay All Black celebrates wedding
In 2023 Campbell became the first openly gay person to have worn the famous jersey, and now he's he tied the knot with his fiancé Ben Thomson. Audio
Making a big move? Here's how to prepare your child
Helping children prepare for a relocation can minimise the potential for feelings of stress and resentment, experts say, and allow resilience and self-confidence to grow.
Homegrown set to leave Wellington after this year's event
2025 will be the last time Jim Beam Homegrown is held in Wellington, with the event set to move cities next year. Festival director Andrew Tuck spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
TikTok shuts down in the US
TikTok suddenly went offline in the US, as the ban came into effect over concerns about the app's links to the Chinese government. Social Shepherd chief executive Zoë Shepherd spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
The summer I... moved to New York
Every aspiring journalist dreams of working somewhere like New York City. For a few months one summer, Nik Dirga got to give it a go.
Te Awamutu man converts Mitsubishi into traffic cop car
Former policeman Stephen Parsons bought a 1990 Mitsubishi V3000 and set about transforming it into a replica of a Ministry of Transport Traffic Safety Service vehicle.
Tape Face heads home for World Buskers Festival
Sam Wills, known as Tape Face, gained international fame after reaching the finals of America's Got Talent in 2016. Audio
'Ferocious' year ahead for Ruby Tui
Super Rugby Aupiki will for the first time feature the best of Australia facing off against the best of New Zealand. Audio
Wayne Benton: living a more purposeful life
Attitude Check is a book about living a more purposeful life, written by Wayne Benton. Audio
Bob Dylan films to watch before (or after) you see A Complete Unknown
A guide to Bob Dylan on screen - from Cate Blanchett to Timothee Chalamet. Video
What will happen to TikTok in the US?
The looming ban is the end result of 2024 legislation passed on national security concerns that called for TikTok parent ByteDance to sell the popular short-video app or see it shut in the United…
'More sad than shocked': TikTok users brace for ban
After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court today upheld a law that would ban the video-sharing platform - used by 170 million Americans - in the name of national security.
50 years of Cold Chisel: It's now 'the best we've ever gotten on with each other'
This month, the "elderly rockers" tour NZ. Their biggest problem is getting through all the hits, guitarist Ian Moss tells Summer Times. Video, Audio
Beats Talking: Dujon Cullingford
DJ and vinyl collector Dujon Cullingford joins Corey Fuimaono for Beats Talking. Audio
Life’s Biggest Qs: Who Still Uses Dial-Up?
8 'til Late does a bit of retrospecting on the use of Dial-up internet, then Mark Price and Ben Grubbs from The Serial Port come along and tell us how they're still keeping Dial-up alive. Audio
What does the US TikTok ban mean for New Zealand?
Will you still get access to new recipes, cleaning hacks and dance videos from the US? Maybe not over the long-term.
Sex and libido coach Sofie Louise
The 's' word. How comfortable are you talking about it? If you wanted to try something new or different, would you know how to broach that with your partner? Audio
Is there such thing as healthy drinking?
Let's not water this down. For many, alcohol and the good life just don't mix. But what about those who just want to cut back?
'There's some magic there': Raves at crack of dawn
Dancing in the dark from early in the day is liberating - and has health benefits to boot, a longtime fan says. Audio
Kumbh Mela celebrations begin in India
One of the world's largest religious festivals is underway in India, the Kumbh Mela, which takes place every 12 years on the banks of several rivers including the Ganges. RNZ Asia's Gaurav Sharma… Audio
