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Nearly a million Kiwis are missing out on tens of thousands of dollars at retirement, because they're failing to take advantage of Kiwisaver. A report by financial advisory service National Capital… Video, Audio

Back pain doesn't care if you are a member of the US Congress, anxiety doesn't care if you chair the House Armed Services Committee. American politician Adam Smith knows from experience. Fearing… Audio

We're just days away from escaping the winter, and it's the perfect season to do a little spring cleaning. Here to give us tips is Auckland de-cluttering and organising coach Liz Bradley, AKA The Tidy… Audio

They say beer is recession-proof, but two of the country's well-known craft breweries are facing an uncertain future. Audio

In Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong, Louisa Lim captures the city's untold history, just as it is being erased from the official record. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

TV star Karen O'Leary chats to Culture 101 about what she's seeing, consuming and why despite being all over TV, she doesn't watch much of it. 

Are there tricks that can maximise your lottery winnings? Should you avoid the number seven, for example or only pick numbers over 31? Mathematician Peter Rowlett from University of Sheffield Hallam… Audio

We're taught as children not to fidget. Is fidgeting just a sign of being restless? Or is there more to it? What if fidgeting can help us maintain a healthy weight, manage stress, or even add years to… Audio

It’s meant to be clear what’s advertising and what isn't, but 'sponsored content' and 'native advertising' blurred that line a long time ago. Now some outlets form ‘partnerships’ with clients to get… Audio

Brought to you by 'partners' - critics question sponsorship deals pushing clients' content into news media; IMANZ - a new umbrella body for independent local media marketing agencies; low key reveal… Audio

Hubert Parry's familiar tune 'Jerusalem' begins this week's programme, paired with words by choir director and artist, Arthur Grimshaw: Sing to the Lord a new song. Audio

Curious about the complex and seemingly taboo subject of porn, British writer Polly Barton spent a year asking her acquaintances for their honest feelings about it. "Porn is a topic that brings… Audio

The government's pointed to vapes as a key weapon in the war against cigarettes. 

In the rush to reach its smokefree targets, however, there are fears the horse has bolted - with children exposed to… Audio

Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at what is meant by tapu and noa.   Audio

Among a long week of debates at Parliament, MPs still found the time for farewell speeches from departing colleagues. Todd Muller's stood out and while uncomfortable for his colleagues, it is worth… Video, Audio

Communities hit hard by Auckland's January and February storms will soon have their say on a $2 billion cost-sharing package to repair the damage and help Aucklanders move on with their lives.

The… Audio

Gisborne's Mayor says the people of Tai Rāwhiti want the best deal they can get as the council prepares for consultation over the cost-sharing deal struck with the Government to repair damage from… Audio

Advocates for migrant workers are alarmed as more and more people come to them for help, because the jobs they've been promised haven't eventuated. Audio

Day turned into night and swamps on fire, that's what New Zealand firefighters faced while battling blazes in Canada. Wildfires have caused tens of thousands of people to evacuate, destroying homes… Audio

ACT endures scrutiny, Shane Jones impersonates Julie Andrews and we recall 1999, while Lacklustre Luxon and Ho Hum Hipkins fail to inspire. Video, Audio

Dentists are noticing a rise in people presenting with shoddy, often unsalvageable dental work which they had done cheap overseas. It's known as the 'Hollywood Smile' treatment, and often involves all… Audio

More now on the Law Society's agreement to establish an independent regulatory body.

This comes after a wide-ranging review found that many lawyers have experienced harassment, bullying… Audio

Dr Kate Thomas has exercise on the brain. As an exercise physiologist, she researches how exercise and fasting can change the energy sources our brain uses. And as an ultramarathon runner, she chases… Video, Audio

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about a dire poll for Labour raising the spectre of a media-driven death spiral; a reorganisation at NZME; a plea… Audio

Last Film Show is a semi-autobiographical, independent film from India about a poor tea-maker's son who's determined that one day he'll become a film maker. Directed by Pan Nalin (Samsara). Video, Audio

As more valedictory speeches were heard in Parliament’s chamber, a warning was sounded from a departing MP about race baiting and dog whistling to extremism. Audio

We know exercise can help our body, but what does it do to the brain? Dr Kate Thomas is an exercise physiologist researching how exercise changes chemicals produced in the brain. Claire Concannon… Audio