Life And Society
For the love of Wellington
Despite the scandals and leaky pipes, Wellingtonians want the rest of the nation to know that their city is still unbeatable Audio
Calls to bring Auckland out of a 'funk' growing
The chorus of business leaders calling for something to be done to help Auckand out of a funk is growing. A major event can see businesses making a month's earning in just a night, according to… Audio
Tom Phillips believed to be caught on CCTV
Police have released footage of two hooded figures, believed to be fugitive father Tom Phillips and one of his children, breaking into a Piopio business. Phillips has been on the run in the remote… Audio
Union says Gisborne fire station left unstaffed
There is a stoush simmering over the crewing of Gisborne's fire station with the union claiming its has been left unstaffed. The union said for just over an hour yesterday there was no one at the main… Audio
I'm autistic and don't speak - here's what I want you to know
There are lots of myths about autistic people who don't talk. Here are three and why they're so wrong.
Same-sex marriages climb as overall numbers fall
The fall of state-recognised relationships in Aotearoa continues at pace, according to the latest government figures.
Philosophy Now: Gene-editing your children?
How far we should go to give children the best start in life? Should parents be able to use genetic engineering - selecting for positive traits, and eliminating potential negatives - when having a… Audio
Residents outraged at proposed dump site
Residents living near a proposed landfill site on the outskirts of South Auckland say the roads aren't equipped for the 192 truck movents it will bring a day, and they are convinced it will lead to… Audio
Govt loosens alcohol restrictions
The government has signed off on loosening alcohol restrictions, promising fewer hurdles for bars and bottle stores, as first revealed by RNZ earlier this month via a leaked Cabinet paper. RNZ's… Audio
What the e-symbol means on common foods
Have you ever felt slightly short-changed by a salad mix or bag of shredded cheese?
Cruise industry jumps ship on New Zealand
Visits are down and industry insiders worry that the fallout for the tourism industry will be severe
Mayday call for New Zealand's sinking cruise industry
Cruise ship visits to Aotearoa are down, and industry insiders worry that the economic fallout for the tourism industry will be severe. Audio
LEGO pros building hospital replicas to ease fears
A group of LEGO pros are hoping to build a less stressful environment for young patients by creating brick miniatures of MRI scanners, Xray machines and waiting rooms. Audio
Priscilla Presley coming to New Zealand
The wife of Elvis Presley will visit New Zealand for two nights with an audience.
Is peeing 'just in case' bad for you?
Do you go to the toilet when you don't really need to? Are you always telling the kids to pee before you head out?
Shower Thoughts: How does a washing machine clean clothes?
Bryan Wall, product test writer at Consumer NZ, joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Durian selling at NZ supermarkets for over $100
Raw sewage, gym socks, farts, pig poo, rotten meat and stale vomit. That is just a few descriptions of the aroma from the notorious durian fruit that is becoming more widely available in New Zealand… Audio
The former fisherman who has become Bluff's town crier
Santa Claus will soon be ringing a new bell as Bluff's next town crier.
Shabby surfer faces hefty replacement cost
A new surfer statue could soon be riding into town at Colac Bay/Ōraka - but it won't be cheap.
The women asking: Do I really want to have children?
Fertility rates are at record lows, economic pressure is mounting and a child-free movement is growing in Aotearoa.
