Life And Society
Finding the perfect togs: an exercise in body acceptance
Hate buying togs? You're not alone. But the problem might be with the swimsuit, not your body, Niki Bezzant writes.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 November 2024
On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped… Audio
Wellington team win Pub Quiz Championship
A team from Wellington won the SKY TV Pub Quiz Championships at Eden Park on Saturday night, beating around 70 other teams. Team member Jamie Fenton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pepper the cockatoo home safe, 'very chatty'
The six-year-old, sulphur-crested cockatoo - known for her catchphrase "hello darling" - has returned to Staglands Wildlife Reserve in Upper Hutt after being stolen a week ago. Audio
Changing period care for good
A typical sanitary pad is made of about 90% plastic, and Dunedin weaver and textile artist Christine Keller has been on a mission to develop more sustainable alternatives through her non-profit… Audio
The death of the local rag
Our local free newspapers are disappearing at a rapid rate, as costs soar, revenue plummets and readers turn to screens. Audio
What is a coat of arms for and what goes into creating one?
And why do our cities have them? Audio
The Waikato songwriter channelling Sixties folk-rock
With his distinctive, high-pitched voice and laid-back melodies, Arthur Ahbez leans hard into the psychedelic-tinged California sound of the late Sixties. Video, Audio
'You do it for the kids': Wellington's massive Secret Santa mission
A Wellington community is banding together to provide children in need with Christmas presents in a giant version of Secret Santa.
“We hope to offer hope” Bringing aspirational architecture to church - Award winner St Hilda’s
Churches big and small throughout Aotearoa New Zealand are vital spaces of culture and community but there are increasing challenges with heritage restoration and their relevance in today’s world.
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Knowing superstitions aren't real doesn't stop them
Maybe you have a lucky number, avoid black cats, or shudder at the thought of opening an umbrella indoors.
Video series helping non-binary people find comfort
Where do I belong? It's a question every human being has to answer for themselves but one that can be especially painful for transgender people. Video, Audio
Auckland Santa Parade set to wow Auckland, roads to close
Some roads surrounding Auckland's Queen Street will be closed for part of Sunday for the annual Farmers Santa Parade.
How an average family fought against a vengeful 'archangel'
Michael and Mary Shelley - self-styled Christian fanatics - were so determined to reunite with their children, they kidnapped their eldest from foster care. Audio
The Mixtape: Top Model Colin Mathura Jeffree
Our guest picking the music is a familiar face on New Zealand TV, Colin Mathura Jeffree. He's been the host of New Zealand's hottest home baker and New Zealand's next top model, and he appeared on… Audio
Dame Julie Christie: We need Kiwi reality TV to see ourselves
New Zealanders love watching local shows like The Block NZ but we may never see them again due to lack of funding, says veteran TV producer Dame Julie Christie. Video, Audio
Playing Favourites with Dame Julie Christie
Dame Julie Christie is one of New Zealand's most prolific television producers, often referred to as 'the Queen of reality TV'. She's been named the TV Legend of the Year at the NZ TV Awards for her… Audio
The Art of Pub Quizzing
Seventy teams of eight from across the motu are vying for the title of smartest pub quiz team at The New Zealand Pub Quiz Championships. The three hour extravaganza is the brain child of Believe it Or… Audio
Dr. Monty Soutar: Kawai: Tree of Nourishment
New Zealand historian and author Dr. Monty Soutar's latest historical novel Kawai: Tree of Nourishment is an epic historical adventure examining the initial impact of colonisation on Maori. Set in… Audio
Perrin Hastings: The Gender Agenda
Perrin Hastings is the co-creator and presenter of a new YouTube docuseries The Gender Agenda, a resource to bring gender identity with all its associated questions, fears, hopes and dreams, into the… Audio
