Life And Society
Bryan Cagodan on nabbing NZ's biggest band
Balclutha has declared itself as the biggest fans of Six60. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
Off grid living and a Rolls Royce Phantom V feature on TradeMe this week, as well as an art work made from an old Jimi Hendrix cassette - Tiana Barns explains Audio
X factor: The generation that's quietly taken over Parliament and boardrooms
A majority of our MPs, and listed chief executives are now Gen X. How has this generational coup changed the country?
Time to think about ageing
We're being urged to re-think our attitudes towards ageing, as our population gets more and more top heavy.
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29 Shayne Currie | A Tribute to Jodi
As broadcaster Simon Barnett came to terms with his wife Jodi’s fatal illness, Shayne Currie came alongside the family to tell their story. His tender piece allowed the family to process their grief… Audio
The rise of male diet influencers
Writer Tony Stamp has been investigating the orgins and influx of self-appointed diet experts for David Farrier's Webworm. Audio
Bus Beats: should buses play music?
Connect' is the transport service managed by the Horizons Regional Council, with bus routes stretching across Ruapehu, Horowhenua, Whanganui and Tararua. After much discourse, they are conducting a… Audio
The no-fuss guide to creating a haven in your garden
If you've always wanted to start a garden, but were unsure of where to start, Philip Thomsen can help. Audio
Dominic Gordon on a lifetime of risk
From age 10, Dominic Gordon began to to find opportunities for risk taking every day. His debut memoir Excitable Boy is an unsettling, un-sugarcoated collection of essays, an account of a life of risk… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 July
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says the Government expects the spending it has allocated to the health sector to go further than it currently does, we also hear… Audio
From slackers to squares: What data tells us about Gen X
They were cynical, disaffected, and cooler than everyone else. Now they're married with children and probably your boss.
Parking meters in Devonport will ruin ambience - Heritage advocates
Heritage advocates in the Auckland suburb of Devonport want parking meters kept off their quaint streets - saying they'll ruin the ambience. For now, the historic seaside village on the North Shore is… Audio
Made in NZ - Danz Bagz
If you're the proud owner of a bag made by Dan and Chris Hickman, there's no missing you. Audio
The Garden Room - a documentary about a family's stillborn journey
There's a very special room at Christchurch Women's Hospital, a lot of people aren't aware that it even exists. Audio
Adopt A Granny: volunteers deliver fresh food and care to local seniors
An innovative grassroots support programme has been launched in Kaitaia to offer support to local seniors in need. Audio
X-plainer: Who are Generation X?
You're probably familiar with Boomers and Millennials, but what about the generation in the middle?
Frasertown locals petition to stop pokie machines moving in
A small comminuty near Wairoa is up in arms over a plan to bring pokies to the local pub, Maria Cairns started a petition on Friday and she spoke with Jimmy Ellingham Audio
Is your office making you miserable? Here's why
Many firms have overlooked providing a comfortable office temperature as a relatively easy way to improve workers' productivity, an academic says. Audio
Are you using too much laundry detergent? How it can leave clothes dirtier
How much is too much? RNZ talked to a chemistry expert about why your clothes could end up dirtier by not cutting down on detergent. Audio
Costs of death going up steeply, Funeral Directors' Association says
Costs paid to local councils have increased by up to 50 percent in the last year, the Funeral Directors' Association says. Audio
