Life And Society
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died while driving drunk want tougher laws to stop sales to minors, after learning he was served alcohol… Audio
Rising gold prices may mean your jewellery is worth more
With the price of gold reaching record heights, auction houses have told RNZ that they're seeing a surge of people interested in what it means for any necklaces, bracelets and rings they might have… Audio
Auckland Council on roaming dogs in city
Roaming dogs are running rife in Auckland and the council says communities are being put at risk. Auckland Council Animal Management Manager Elly Waitoa spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Most NZers would choose work-life balance over money: Seek
Most Kiwis would choose work-life balance over more money. SEEK country manager Rob Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Viral ice creams on social media a boost for dairies in winter
Reporter Ke-Xin Li looks at the latest Tik-Tok trend - viral icecreams plus Ingrid Hipkiss joins Melissa for a taste test of three of the most popular Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
Emma Bacon has this week's popular listings from TradeMe - including an opportunity to hang with some cute Kiwi Audio
Shoppers finding cheaper grocery prices at local markets
Shoppers looking for alternatives to filling the trolley at the supermarket are heading to local markets for cheaper prices. As part of RNZ's Pinch Point series on the cost of living, Bill Hickman… Audio
Farmer praises gumboots after surviving lightning strike
Gumboots can be a bit of lifesaver for many farmers but for one West Coast dairy manager, his gummies were an acutal life saver when he was struck by lightening. Chris Wilson, from Westport, was out… Audio
Marbecks Records to close Queen Street store
Another iconic retailer is calling it a day at its Queen Street store in Auckland, falling victim to changing times in the once vibrant CBD. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants to strike
Thirty-six-thousand Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are striking on Tuesday and again on Thursday in a push for what they say are safer staffing numbers. Nurses Organisation President Anne… Audio
Thrifty Road Trip
Who doesn't love a road trip? But any kind of holiday can be pricey. Katy Gosset heads off on her own thrifty roadie, staying with friends. She gets their tips for a low-cost holiday and meets some… Audio
What '365 days of rejection' is teaching this young Kiwi
Rejection is always difficult to deal with, but what if you had to do it every single day?
The silent killer of Kiwi sport
There is a silent epidemic in our national game, and it is leaving a trail of tragedy here and overseas.
The hidden toll of CTE on Kiwi sports stars
There's a silent epidemic in our national game, and it's leaving a trail of tragedy here and overseas. Audio
Finfluencer’s plan to turn one-year-old into millionaire by 65
Aussie mum Queenie Tan says a lot of people laugh in amazement and are curious when they hear her plans to turn her one-year-old into a millionaire.
Why we're working harder than ever
It's a weird paradox - workers have a lot of technology and yet are still doing too much, says American organisational consultant Melissa Swift.
365 Days of Rejection
Herman Jagpal set out to be rejected on every single day of 2025. Audio
How to restore white clothing to its former glory
Two laundry experts on the best ways to give greying T-shirts and shirts a glow-up.
Filling streets with trees
Communities worldwide are planting trees. In New Zealand. Hāwera has 7.5% tree canopy, Picton has nearly 59%. The average across all NZ towns and cities is 19%. Audio
Elderly hit hard by cost of living crisis
This week an RNZ survey showed even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling as rates and insurance costs increase. Audio
