Life And Society
Consumer NZ responds to people driving out of town for cheaper fuel
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about people living in one region and driving to a nearby town to get petrol as it is cheaper and some advice to people dealing with this issue. Audio
Motorists travelling out of town to get cheaper fuel
Many motorists around the country said they're paying more for fuel than their nearby neighbouring towns, with some travelling out of their way to get better bang for their buck. There are three… Audio
How neurodivergence enhances workplaces
Different shouldn't doom anyone to unemployment or underemployment. Audio
Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Sunday Roast Chicken Soup with Feta Schmear Toast
This week's midweek meal inspiration of easy eats revolves around using up the left overs from the Sunday roast. Audio
Lone Kiwi competing in the Singapore Garden Festival
This August, Riverhead resident Jules Moore will be representing New Zealand at the prestigious Singapore Garden Festival, the only New Zealander invited to participate. Audio
The truth about 'man flu', the answer may surprise many
Some research indicates there might be some merit to the term 'man flu.' Audio
Exercise during TV ad breaks can lead to a better night's sleep
If you're a TV watcher in the evenings, there's a good chance you'll get more sleep at night if you do some light exercise in the ad breaks, according to new research. Audio
Storm may develop near Upper North Island
A messy storm could rapidly develop near the upper North Island this weekend, making for a wet and windy end to the school holidays. Early forecasts show low-pressure systems in the Tasman - and… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Jess Malcolm
A fast boat, a French mansion and a wooden Harley - all you need is on TradeMe this week Audio
New app uses avatars as digital mentors for children
A small tech company is working on an app it hopes could act as a digital mentor for children. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 16 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Mark Leishman previews tonight's show and producer José Barbosa talks about NZ's "best" "city". Audio
Power list shines light on part-time corporate leaders
An employment consultant has launched a power list with a difference, 25 New Zealanders in senior roles who are working part time. Audio
AA backs rollout of speed camera signs in Auckland, Northland
The Automobile Association says the long-promised rollout of new speed camera signs for Northland and Auckland in the coming weeks is a win-win-win for everybody. AA says the signs will get drivers… Audio
The social worker taking clients roadside
Every day, social worker Scotty Harvey hops into his 1997 Toyota Camry, covered from bonnet to boot in messages of support and hope, and drives to a roadside spot where he parks up for the day to… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 15 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Mark Leishman previews tonight's show and producer José Barbosa talks about his new obsession: LAT relationships. That is: couples who live in separate houses. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 15 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Mark Leishman previews tonight's show and producer José Barbosa talks about his new obsession: LAT relationships. That is: couples who live in separate houses. Audio
Expert Feature: Wigs and toupees
Today wigs are often associated with costume parties and dressing-up, but for many people a wig or hairpiece can mean the difference between high and low-self esteem, for both men and women… Audio
The power of part time, a new list to celebrate work life balance
Part-time work isn't usually associated with a mark of success in one's career, but a new list has been celebrated to do just that. Audio
Benefit appointments move to phone calls, sanctions possible
Thousands of young people on the job seeker benefit will now meet with a case manager over the phone, but may face sanctions if they miss the call without a good reason. The new over-the-phone service… Audio
African Film Festival returns to New Zealand for the ninth year
Bringing the best of Pan African cinema to New Zealand each year, the African Film Festival returns this month. Audio
