Life And Society
Don't act your age - how to thrive in your later years
If you've ever scowled at being told to, quote, "act your age", then Leigh Elder's new book is for you. Audio
Words on the Street: Inside the role of a mobile librarian
Beyond literacy and reading pleasure, a mobile library helps those seeking social connections, self-reflection or even a bit of tech advice.
Townies still doing it tough
Many people in urban areas are on the wrong side of the two speed economy and doing it tough. Reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
Why your tin of tuna may only contain 35 percent fish
When you're at the supermarket, do you wonder how much much tuna you're getting in a can?
Apostrophe catastrophes with Dr Julia de Bres
Associate professor at Massey University Julia de Bres joins Emile Donovan to explain the wrongs and rights of apostrophes. Audio
'Comically absurd': RMA reform minister Bishop slams Eden Park concert limits
But he insists his review of the rules will be balanced, with local community consultation. Audio
Wellington comedians turn up the pain to fill seats
A group of Wellington comedians facing dwindling ticket sales are thinking outside the box to get people through the door. Kate Green reports. Audio
Some Kiwis hit hard by Meta account suspensions
A growing number of Kiwis who've had their Facebook and Instagram accounts wrongfully suspended, want parent company Meta to know the emotional toll it's had on them. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio
Father battles ACC after son's double trauma
The father of a man assaulted with a steel bar as a teenager and then hit by a truck has been battling ACC for 10 years. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Trade Me with Emma Bacon
Emma Bacon has her picks from TradeMe's millions of listings. Audio
How NZ gets burnt in the sunscreen wars
Sunscreens that are under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia are still for sale here.
A summer scandal on our shelves
The sunscreens under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia, but still for sale here. Audio
Why we like playing games that let us pretend to work
Games like Farmville, Tiny Bookshop, and Euro Truck Simulator 2 have millions of players worldwide. They all simulate doing jobs. Why do we find this so satisfying to act out? Audio
Feature interview: The New Zealander diving under the ice
With just one breath, New Zealand freediver Ant Williams set a new world record, swimming 182 meters underwater and under ice. That's the length of nearly two full rugby fields. He takes us all along… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 September 2025
In today's episode, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone; Nine clergy… Audio
Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?
You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees - and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?
Clerics call for sanctions against Israel
Six Anglican Ministers have spent the night chained outside Nicola Willis' electorate office, Rev Mel McKenzie talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
81-year-old fitness instructor cannot be stopped
Through four pregnancies and breast cancer, Paula Barrett says it's never to late to start looking after your mind and body.
Listen up: Why listening to stories still matters for kids of all ages
Taranaki author David Hill looks back on RNZ's proud tradition of sharing stories for little listeners.
