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Dementia patients are having home help reduced or withdrawn due to staff shortages and poor funding according to advocates, who say the situation will only get worse. Alzheimers New Zealand says there… Audio

In this episode of Voices, in the run up to Mental Health Awareness week we talk to South Asian mental health advocate about the gaps and challenges they see in the community. Produced by Kadambari… Audio

The more you understand your cat's needs, the more contented it will be, says animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd. She's just released the book Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Audio

Curiosity helps us to learn, remember, socialise and be open to other people's points of view. Science writer David Robson says it's well worth pursuing. Audio

For centuries, mānuka honey has been known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Now UK researchers have discovered it can help soothe serious drug-resistant lung… Audio

Henry Lyte’s hymn Praise, my soul, the king of heaven was one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourites – you can hear a beautifully stately rendition by the Huddersfield Choral Society in this week’s… Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast NZ Political Reporters Katie Scotcher, Anneke Smith and Giles Dexter explore what the debate about the role of the monarchy in New Zealand - and the possibility of… Audio

In Emily Writes' latest book Needs Adult Supervision, the mother of two shares stories of growing up at the same time as your kids. Audio

It's been one of the wettest springs for a while in Hawke's Bay which makes it physically hard on farm as everything is sodden. In South Otago the weather has been perfect for those in the thick of… Audio

A kapa haka group's remaining members are reflecting on how far te ao Māori has come - 50 years on from its time in the spotlight.

Māwai Hākona won the second ever kapa haka competition in the… Video, Audio

The parents of a Christchurch-born man shot dead by the police in the US state of Colorado have made an emotional plea for the officers involved to be charged.

Christian Glass was shot five times… Audio

Data shows that our New Zealander's aren't taking the opportunity to protect themselves against Covid with booster shots in the same numbers as we did mid-pandemic . Around the First Up newsroom we've… Audio

Jesse was back last night in his home town to host the Kudos Science Awards.  One of the previous medical science winners is Martin Stiles talks to Jesse about the awards and how they help encourage… Audio

The revitalisation of te reo Māori was abundantly evident as a big crowd converged on Parliament to mark 50 years since the Māori Language Petition. Audio

School avoidance that stems from anxiety is very different to truancy and requires careful management, says psychologist Dr Emma Woodward. Audio

Millions of dollars in government funding is being directed to help with extra teaching for pupils who have fallen behind during the Covid-19 pandemic.

$20 million will go towards extra support for… Audio

In a future that is free of fossil fuels, where will we source all the products that we get from the petroleum industry? Scientists at the forest research institute Scion think that trees might… Audio

PG - Drama. At a 1970’s NZ school where sign language is banned, two deaf girls risk it all to experience true friendship. Video

It can feel impossible to achieve a goal when your motivation tank is empty. Scientist Ayelet Fishbach shares some surprising lessons in her new book Get It Done. Audio

Healthy aging is entirely possible, according to research led by Dr Ruth Teh. She talks to Charlotte about her current research into delaying frailty in older adults. Audio

At least two people have died at work every month since last January. Are our workplace whistleblowers up to the task? Audio

New Zealand mask manufacturer MEO is launching a free recycling programme for disposable face masks. Audio

This week, New Zealand sailor Dean Barker revealed that he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2019. Barker tells Jesse Mulligan he was very reluctant to talk about the experience publicly but wants to… Video, Audio

PG - Drama. A recycling truck driver takes his son on a night shift and tries to impress upon him the importance of not losing his reo. Video

A fundraiser in Mount Maunganui to help the local intermediate school employ a counsellor for the next two years is raising questions about whether the government's $44 million Counsellors in Schools… Audio

The part of the Ukrainian Army slain soldier Dominic Abelen worked for says it will do everything it can to repatriate a foreign fighter under their command. RNZ understands Corporal Dominic Abelen… Audio

After 140 years displaying art from around the country, the fate of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts now hangs in the balance. Hopes of saving it rely on the generosity of the charitable trust's… Audio, Gallery

It's the ultimate example of taking art to the people - a bright yellow electric cargo bike filled with art supplies is about to hit the streets of Christchurch. It's the idea of artist Isaac Tait… Video, Audio, Gallery