Life And Society
Married, thriving and expecting a baby - then he died BASE jumping
Shayni was eight weeks pregnant. They were on a jumping mission in Norway. Days later, Micah took his last jump.
Feature interview: The flaws that lie within flawlessness
Perfect is the enemy of good. It's also the enemy of joy, creativity, relationships and even our health. We are living in the age of perfectionism says acclaimed author and contributing writer for The… Audio
Bookmarks with Mark Hadlow
It's time for Bookmarks now and today I'm joined by one of the most recognisable faces of stage and screen in this country, Mark Hadlow. Tickets are on sale now for the sequel to one of New Zealand's… Audio
Why do people insist on driving on some beaches?
Graham Lowther has been documenting the damage vehicles are doing to Muriwai Beach. Audio
Keeping you on your toes: Podiatrist Simon Wheeler
Kathryn talks with Christchurch podiatrist Simon Wheeler about toes and how to take care of them. Audio
Should I exercise if I’m still sore from last time?
Exercising with stiff, achy muscles won't hurt you, but you probably won't be able to lift as much or run as fast.
Waikato District Council considers closing access to Papanui Point
Waikato District council is considering closing access to the notorious Papanui point in a bid to prevent drownings there. Ross McNaughton reports. Audio
Thousands take up govt funded virtual GP appointments
Thousands of people are taking up government funded virtual GP appointments - but there are concerns patients will miss out on continuity of care. General Practice NZ chairperson Dr Bryan Betty spoke… Audio
Raglan's Papanui Pt deadliest rock fishing spot could close
Papanui Point is one of the most dangerous places to fish anywhere in the country - and the local council is looking to shut down access. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
Emma Bacon has her picks from TradeMe's many listings, this week's list has a distinct mid-century feel Audio
Shower Thoughts: How to become a jack of all trades?
Operations Manager at the Auckland Library of Tools, Tom Greer, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Why are we so apathetic about local body elections?
Ollie Neas is the co-founder of website Policy.nz, a tool you can use to find out just who is running in your area and what they stand for. Audio
81 year old fitness instructor keeping a bounce in her step
At the age of 81 years old a Christchurch fitness instructor is showing that exercise really is vital to keeping the bounce in your step. Each week Paula Barrett leads three fitness classes at… Audio
Who should be allowed access to your wastewater?
Many people may flush and forget but excrament can be mined for a lot of information about your health and habits, and the question is - who should get access to what you discarded? Doctoral candidate… Audio
Feature interview: Making menopause easier
Night sweats, insomnia, brain fog and unexplainable rage; these symptoms came out of nowhere for science writer Amy Alkon. And when she sought help, she was shocked by how little her doctor had to… Audio
Accidental activations of Emergency Locator Beacons increasing
Accidental activations of Emergency Locator Beacons are increasing, costing thousands of dollars in wasted resources. Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre search and rescue officer James Simpson… Audio
What happens if I eat too much protein?
For most of us, there is no benefit in consuming protein above the recommended level.
John Campbell on second investigative series into Destiny Church
The second of the investigative series into Destiny Church, 'Under His Command', is out today on TVNZ+. Audio
The stage in an eating disorder that isn't talked about enough
There's a stage few people talk about between the worst days of an eating disorder and full recovery. It's the messy and misunderstood middle. That's where author and professor Mallary Tenore Tarpley… Audio
Jesse Cold Call
As regular listeners will know, we like a cold call here on Afternoons, a chance to add a little suspense to the day, will they answer? Audio
