Life And Society
Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' award
Leisa Elliott's property may look "derelict" but it still brings her joy, she says.
Road Trip: Nigel Latta
Known for his deep dives into the psyches of criminals, troubled teens and parents, renowned psychologist and TV personality Nigel Latta is facing his own battle after a shock cancer diagnosis last… Audio
Tiny paintings make big difference
Living with PTSD from active service, Gill McFarlane says an art therapy programme has sparked a passion and helped her recovery. Audio
What going to a silent retreat taught me
It's one of most challenging things I've ever done, and it literally changed my mind, writes Anusha Bradley.
'We don't have to be based in New York' - AI and NZ's future
Last year RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson urged businesses to investigate Artificial Intelligence tools to add value and improve productivity. Local democracy reporter Laura Smith spoke to a…
Walking just 5 minutes a day makes a difference
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by unrealistic goals and fitness trends. But you don't need to follow those fads.
Why is the popularity of crate beers increasing?
A growing demand for crate beers in recent years appears to defy the trend of declining alcohol consumption rates.
Mark McCrindle - Generation Beta
January 2025 marks a number of things for us all - from resolutions that go hand in hand with every changing Gregorian year to gatherings for anniversaries and birthdays taking advantage of our… Audio
What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation
Analysis - Meta has announced it will discontinue its third-party fact-checking programmes, but what will that mean?
Is it okay to ask someone about their disability?
When meeting someone with a visible disability for the first time, people often ask about what happened - but is that okay? Journalist and wheelchair user Olivia Shivas is heading a new magazine… Video, Audio
'I had so much hate for so long' - Kiwi boxing champion ready for biggest challenge
As she prepares for the largest fight of her career, Mea Motu is pushing her body to the breaking point and badly missing her five kids. Video, Audio
Tall Ships Regatta returns to the Bay of Islands
Organisers were busy signing up a rush of last-minute entrants on Saturday morning.
The skateboarding Australian painter who married a US president's granddaughter
An Australian painter met the girl of his dreams - but she was the granddaughter of American President Jimmy Carter, who wasn't so sure about him.
Crisis to Contentment - Dr Marny Lishman
A midlife crisis is often stereotyped by the cliched spontaneous sports car purchase or dramatic haircuts. But as psychologist and author Dr Marny Lishman sees it "each phase of life brings with it… Audio
What's the guidance around mowing your lawn?
Ever been woken by the whirring of your neighbour's lawnmower? Here's what you need to know about the etiquette and guidance for mowing lawns.
Who's responsible for Christmas decorations?
Nothing says Christmas more like a giant tree in the middle of town - but who puts it there in the first place? Audio
The Sin Bin: Rugby League
Liam Swiggs gives us a small taste of the many incidents surrounding Rugby League. Audio
The Unofficial Recap to NYE Celebrations in Aotearoa
In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025? Audio
Weird and wonderful driving rules from around the world
If you're driving in Illinois it is mandated your car must have a steering wheel, on Christmas Island the crabs get right of way and in Alabama legislators felt it necessary to prohibit driving while… Audio
Olivia Shivas: The D*List
Olivia Shivas has worked as a journalist and podcaster for over a decade, dedicating her career to shedding light on the inequities faced by disabled people. Audio
