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Making Wellington earthquake resilient involves billions of dollars, a tonne of anxiety and homeowners who've had it up to here with the yellow sticker nightmare. Audio

A widely open field in Bougainville's upcoming elections could bring fresh leadership into the autonomous Papua New Guinea region's post-independence referendum consultation process. Audio

When she was ten, author and blogger Glennon Doyle says the world sat her down and told her to be quiet. Audio

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra gives a free live concert: Ngū Kīoro… Harikoa Ake celebrating the achievements of the 'team of five million' over the last few months amid a global pandemic. Video, Audio

Still with life after Covid, a leading Australian screen industry figure says New Zealand's Covid-free status gives it a huge advantage when it comes to enticing high-value overseas film and TV… Audio

Forty percent of Millennials have one and increasing numbers of GenXers and Baby Boomers are getting in on the act too. Two Cents' Worth finds delves into the world of side hustles... Audio

On February 29, New Zealand had one active case of Covid-19. On Friday May 29, exactly three months on, there is now only one active case of Covid-19, with no new cases reported for a seventh day in a… Video, Audio

Each week we are going to start taking a look at the stories of some of the small businesses around New Zealand, On Monday we spoke to the creator of the NZ made facebook page, Sarah Colcord, the page… Audio

Politics commentators Matthew Hooton and Neale Jones talk to Kathryn about the results of the latest Newshub Reid-Research, which show that Labour leader Jacinda Ardern could comfortably lead alone… Audio

141 years ago on 14 May, the Leonidas arrived in Fiji - the first ship carrying indentured workers from India. Reflecting back on that day, what significance does that painful history hold for the… Audio

Three minutes max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Here's one of our most beloved comedians, Michele A'Court with her thoughts on Mother's Day. Audio

There have been many stories of how families have spent the month in lockdown, but one family has had a particularly unique experience.

Kirsty Willis is the general manager of Willowbank Wildlife… Video, Audio

With a string of gigs cancelled and being compelled to stay home during lockdown, how are touring musicians coping? Lockdown Gharana shows that in collaboration lies their coping mechanism. Produced… Audio

Apple growers have filled our fruit bowls and bolstered our export coffers, while harvesting a bumper crop and maintaining strict social distancing for their workforce. It’s been a nightmare. Audio

Most Kiwis love a good biscuit with a cuppa and many are passionate about their favourites. But choosing the ultimate biscuit can be a tricky business and it's bound to prompt some passionate debate… Audio

What happens when your local food bank runs out of food?

That was almost the case for the Masterton Foodbank whose supplies ran dry after seeing a three-fold increase in demand late last week.

Local… Video, Audio

Tenants struggling to pay the rent as the lockdown drags on say calls for landlords to show compassion are going unanswered.

A pause on mortgage payments has not trickled down to rental deferrals for… Audio

As welcome rain dampens soils in many regions in time for winter sowing, farmers around the country share how they're coping with Covid-19. Audio

The Covid-19 outbreak has meant tricky times for grape growers in the midst of harvest. There are fewer workers around to bring in the grapes and many winegrowers like John Douglas of Te Hera Vineyard… Audio

Employers should be creative about how they protect their staff from COVID-19 - and need to begin conversations with staff early if they think hours will be cut or jobs could be lost. That's from… Audio

Decolonisation can be a tricky business, especially as we sometimes have to confront the activities of our ancestors and how they've benefited us. Audio

If there was a travel ban and MPs couldn't get to Wellington who would run New Zealand, and how? Audio

A new backcountry hut in The Tasman Glacier is set to become the latest example of how we're adapting to the rigours of climate change. The new Beetham Valley hut in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park… Audio

One way to stop the spread of the coronavirus is to wash our hands reguarly and not touch your face. But that is often easier said than done. Video, Audio

A second case of Covid 19 in New Zealand was confirmed by the Ministry of Health this morning. Dr Siouxsie Wiles, Microbiologist from Auckland University joins Jesse explain the significance of this.

Kea may be best known for their irritating cry and tomfoolery, but it turns out the tricky green parrot isn't so different to humans when it comes to problem solving. In a paper published today in… Audio

There's been a lot of talk in recent years about the gig economy and how the way we all work is dramatically changing.  Audio

Tony Ryan reviews the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's 2020 season-opening concert, Symphonic Dances.

Set on an island resort, author Bronwyn Sell has given her cast of characters a set of tricky situations and no way out in her latest novel Lovestruck. Audio

A programme to install webcams on Kāpiti Island is being expanded in an effort to clamp down on illegal poachers.

The first webcam was installed at the end of 2018 and another last year and it's… Video, Audio