Life And Society
Warnings over car heat not getting through to dog owners
SPCA inspectors in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato have been getting up to 4 calls a day for dogs left in hot cars this summer. Jason Blair leads the team and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Locals say beachcombing putting marine eco-system at risk
Locals in northern Auckland say busloads of people are turning up to beaches and taking everything from sea cucumbers to starfish out of rockpools. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Onboard with the Waikato harbourmaster for Operation Neptune
The run of hot weather is ideal for the estimated 160,000 recreational boaties who launch into the waters in and around Waikato each year. RNZ's Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod jumped on a… Audio
"New year, new me" trend linked to rise in breakups
This time of year sees a surge of people filing for divorce or breaking up with their partners. Divorce coach, Kelly Sutton spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Queenstown workers struggle to stay as living costs soar
Despite record visitor numbers and hundreds of job opportunities, workers in Queenstown say the cost of living is making it increasingly difficult to stay. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Kerikeri swelters while access to swimming spots dries up
The Northland town of Kerikeri has been smashing temperature records in recent days - but the sweltering conditions come as the town loses access to once-popular swimming spots. Reporter Peter de… Audio
Kmart sand recall leaves Christchurch father footing the bill
A Christchurch father has been left out of carpet - and out of pocket - after pulling it up during a major recall of coloured sand. He spoke with Kim Baker Wilson. Audio
GP says skin cancer reaching almost epidemic levels
A Southland GP says skin cancer is reaching an almost epidemic level. She's so concerned that she's opening the region's first specialist clinic. Dr Sophie Sharpe spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 January
While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50-year record, reaching 36 degrees… Audio
NZ crowns first national women’s Scrabble champion
Scrabble boards were put to serious use as New Zealand hosted its first national women's Scrabble championship in Auckland. Twenty competitors battled for the title, with Joanne Craig finishing third… Audio
Cost-of-living crises through history
The phrase "cost of living" has become synonymous with a struggle faced by increasing numbers of Kiwi families just to make ends meet. The news is full of stories about the price of butter, pain at… Audio
How to avoid being left behind at the bus stop
We all know that we should use public transport more but there's nothing fun about being left on the side of the road when you're trying to catch a bus. Bill Hickman headed to the streets to ask… Audio
Deadly weekend at beaches and rivers as Kiwis escape heat
It was a deadly weekend at the country's beaches and rivers as kiwis hit the water to escape the scorching sun. Water Safety NZ chief executive Glen Scanlon spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
The octogenarian YouTuber flying high with kite videos
Eighty-five year-old Jim Nicholls is one of New Zealand's hottest influencers. He's a big name in the world of kites and he's got thousands of fans from around the world tuning into his YouTube… Audio
Feng shui: Why your bed shouldn't face your door
How do you make a dark space feel light? How can you arrange your bedroom to make it feel more cosy? Architect, TikTok star and feng shui practitioner Cliff Tan (Dear Modern) joins Bonnie Harrison to… Audio
Kees Meeuws: Rugby and reinvention
Kees Meeuws played 42 tests for the All Blacks between 1998 and 2004 - and once held the record for the most tries scored by a prop in test rugby. He's an art enthusiast, a proud resident of Otepoti… Audio
Hot day, cold treat
As it heats up around the country, we'll head to Hastings, where temperatures are expected to reach a whopping 38-degrees celsius! Emile and Bonnie will be checking in with Vaughan Currie from Rush… Audio
Super-smart dogs can pick up new words just by eavesdropping
Although gifted dogs can learn new words in a similar way to young children, different factors are likely creating similar behaviors and outcomes.
The psychology behind New Year's resolutions
UK science writer David Robson says one of the most important steps is to not "catastrophise" the times when we fall off the wagon. Audio
From CVs to interviews: How to jobhunt in tough employment market
With unemployment rising and some seasonal work shrinking, job seekers are working harder to stand out. Here's what the experts recommend.
