Life And Society
Dull? You're in good company...
The Dull Men's Club is an online club for dullsters who celebrate the ordinary and avoid glitz and glam. The club's founder Grover Click joins the show to tell Jim how it all came about. Audio
The digital motherlode pushing mothers to the edge
Women in heterosexual relationships still do most of the household jobs, studies show, and for many mothers, managing their family's daily needs is an extra digital workload on an already-full plate. Audio
New Zealanders flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
'I'm a boho kind of girl' - What are festival-goers wearing to Electric Avenue?
There has been plenty of vibrancy and eclecticism on display, band tees, or attire influenced by club culture.
Tinā - a new film set in Christchurch celebrates the strength of Samoan mothers
A grieving relief teacher leads a private school choir to glory in Samoan-Kiwi director Miki Magasiva's debut feature film Tinā. Video, Audio
Are you body-shaming yourself in the name of good hygiene?
The idea that we need to wear scented sprays on our bodies to be clean is simply not true, says English anatomy professor Michelle Spear. Audio
The Mixtape: Artist Dick Frizzell
Picking the music is one of Aotearoa's most celebrated and recognisable artists. From reimagining the Four Square man to exploring Maori iconography in a pop-art style, his work is bold, playful, and… Audio
Sunflower community project brightening Central Hawke's Bay
A dairy farm field filled with sunflowers in Central Hawke's Bay is bringing joy and happiness to the local community, with people invited to walk through the flowers, and pick some to take away.
Melissa Hogenboom: the hidden digital workload impacting mums
If you're a mum drowning in admin tasks you're not alone. A study has found women are 1.6 times more likely to take on digital communication tasks than men. Audio
Are cleanliness products body shaming?
There have never been more products or trends to help with our hygiene - but are they all necessary? Audio
In the shadow of a rainbow
Recent events in Auckland have resurfaced memories of when being gay was considered a neurotic personality disorder. Audio
Would owning the rights to our face and voice reduce deepfake's harm?
Analysis - Not that long ago, the term "deepfake" wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace but is also the focus of intense legal scrutiny around the world.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Richard Pamatatau. They discuss whether school busses should be equipped with seat-belts, and a Citizens Assembly that's… Audio
SLSNZ peer support programme supports lifeguards mental health
Surf lifeguards have been served up plenty of jellyfish stings, injuries and rescues this summer. So far, patrol teams have rescued more than 880 people off our coasts. It means lifeguards are often… Audio
Thousands flock to Hagley Park for Electric Avenue
Thousands of music fans have flocked to Christchurch's Hagley Park for this year's Electric Avenue festival. The tenth edition of the drawcard music event goes for two days so many patrons are set to… Audio
Fears people feeding sharks off Waiheke Island could risk attack
There's fears that people feeding sharks in Waiheke Island's Matiatia Bay area are unnecessarily increasing the risk of a shark attack. The bay is the main entry point to the island via the Fullers… Audio
Collins side-eyes Mitchell over 'misogynistic comments'
Answering on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg, Collins glanced at Mark Mitchell after his remarks about "perimenopausal" women was questioned.
First Up visits a 24-hour a day restaurant
Reporter Ke-Xin Li visits one of Auckland's last 24 hour restaurants - Denny's in Manukau is still pumping at midnight Audio
Researchers delve into the meaning of a 'vibe'
Ash Watson is a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales Sydney, and she joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Penny Ashton. The trio discuss the impact of unpaid placements in healthcare and education. Pilot Vaughn Davis also joins… Audio
