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How 'the spice of life' can support mental health
"Variety's the very spice of life" wrote English poet William Cowper. Now scientists have discovered a change of scene delivers more than just flavour - it can make us feel better. Audio
The champion of Kiwi children's poverty charities
Philanthropist Liz Greive is spending her senior years doing everything possible to support New Zealanders in her age cohort play an important role for New Zealand's children through the organisation… Audio
The 'donation dollar' that's designed to be given away
The new Australian $1 coin is stamped with a message that reads: 'Donation Dollar: Give to help others.' The coin, the first of its kind in the world, has been minted in the hope that it will raise… Audio
Welcome to the elite world of investment migration
The mega-rich are using their wealth to cross borders that would normally be closed or become involved in residence-by-investment, with the end result being a "golden visa". And New Zealand is an… Audio
Southland tavern set to become a hospital
On Friday, the Southland charity hospital Melissa Vining has been helping to create came one step closer after The Clifton Club Inn was handed over so it can be transformed into the facility. Melissa… Audio
Why you should always keep a $100 bill in your wallet
If you are the sort of person who keeps a $100 note in your wallet, you might be saving money without even trying. Professor Priya Raghubir from the NYU Stern School of Business joins the show to… Audio
Greens question motive behind $150k donation to National
The Green Party is raising questions about whether anything was promised in exchange for the $150,000 given to the National Party by a Chinese-owned company.
And it says its yet another reason to ban… Video, Audio
SFO investigates allegations about $100,000 donation to National
A police complaint made by MP Jami-Lee Ross about the alleged inappropriate handling of a $100,000 donation to the National Party has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office. Video, Audio
School stops asking for donations, pays for stationary
Auckland's Rowandale School has stopped asking parents for an annual donation and is providing every pupil's stationery to help ease the stress of school costs. Audio
Kiwifruit Tingles Fijian Tastebuds
Twenty tonnes of kiwifruit has been delivered to schools across the island of Viti Levu, Fiji, this week. Fresh fruit has been in short supply since February when Cyclone Winstone wiped out crops and… Audio
Kiwifruit Tingles Fijian Tastebuds
Twenty tonnes of kiwifruit has been delivered to schools across the island of Viti Levu, Fiji, this week. Fresh fruit has been in short supply since February when Cyclone Winstone wiped out crops and…
Audio$20,000 Donation Keeps Youthline Afloat - Stephen Bell
Auckland Youthline health clinic has been thrown a lifeline today. The help service for young people was set to close, unless about $50,000 was raised. And one donor, has stepped up to offer some, of… Audio