Life And Society
Death to the echo chamber
There's lots of talk around finding unity around at the moment but it seems like it's not really happening. Audio
Conservation group concerned over Crate Day event
A Canterbury conservation group is apprehensive about an upcoming "Crate Day" four-wheel drive group travelling up the Waimakariri River, where endangered black-fronted terns are nesting. Grant Davey… Audio
Onehunga locals call for lagoon to be dredged
An Auckland community say they are stuck in the mud with years of silt making their lagoon unuseable, and are pushing for it to be restored. Maia Ingoe has the story. Audio
Successful claim for 2,4,5-T exposure just tip of iceberg: Lawyer
The lawyer for a Taranaki farmer who successfully overturned an ACC decision denying him compensation for exposure to the herbicide 2,4,5-T reckons his client is just the tip of the iceberg. Taranaki… Audio
Workers find working from home more productive: Survey
A survey of public service workers found 85% thought working from home made them more productive. The Public Service Association assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Agony Aunt Courtney Dawson: Christmas edition
Do you stick to your morals when it comes to buying sustainable presents, and whether or not it's appropriate to say no to your parents at Christmas time. Audio
Bookmarks with Mike Howie
Mike Howie has travelled the world playing and now runs Auckland wine bar Freida Margolis. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 December
On today's episode, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, saying it's needed to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state… Audio
Fundraiser launched to save Wellington's Begonia House
A Wellington man has launched a fundraiser to save the Begonia House in Wellington's Botanic Gardens. Wayne Norwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Festival of Lights illuminates Pukekura Park for 5 weeks
New Plymouth's Pukekura Park hosts this year's Festival of Lights - organiser Sharina Parsottam talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
TradeMe's latest listings include a cool caravan and a first edition Harry Potter - Emma Bacon talks us through the listings Audio
Quote of the Year 2024
Dr Heather Kavan, is an author, Senior Lecturer, Doctoral Supervisor, and since 2011, she's also been running the Kiwi quote of the year competition - A competition you can vote in here. Quotes that… Audio
The biological reason for 'dad bods'
The more men are involved in parenting early on, the more physiology kicks in, a neuroscientist says. Audio
The Panel with Conor English & Zoe George (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Conor English & Zoe George. The trio discuss the Oxford Dictionary word of the year, where all the Lay-z-boys have gone, and the… Audio
Dos and don'ts for furry friends at Christmas
Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about what cats and dogs like at Christmas time. Audio
How to have yourself a thrifty little Christmas
You can have a memorable Christmas without smashing the bank account this year, two financial advisors say.
Christmas tree prices vary throughout the country
It's been an expensive year, with rising costs hitting from every direction and Christmas trees aren't exempt. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio
Neighbours star reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Australian actor Ian Smith, 86, reveals he has left his role on the show after being diagnosed with a "very aggressive" form of cancer.
How often should you clean your heat pump?
As we swelter in the summer heat, no doubt we'll be busting out the fans and cranking up the ACs - but when was the last time you cleaned them? And how often do you need to?
Why Ingrid Robeyns Wants to Get Rid of Billionaires
How much money is too much? Belgian-Dutch philosopher and economist Professor Ingrid Robeyns has written a book called Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth and she tells Kim Hill why the… Audio
