Life And Society
Donations to opshop - dirty, rubbish costing money to clean up
St Vinnes OpShop in Mangere Bridge spends thousands each year removing dumped donations, Mahvash Ikram has the story Audio
How to keep our families in good financial shape
Many of our values about money are passed down from our parents - good, bad and indifferent.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
An architectural masterpiece, a Countach and junk art all feature on TradeMe this week. Audio
Experts are raising the red flag on rough sex and strangulation
Rough sex is appearing in songs, tv shows, and in sexual encounters between young people. But research suggests many women participating in it don't want to. Audio
Superstitions have long been debunked, but why do we still believe them?
Do you have a lucky number? Do you worry about umbrellas being open indoors? Can these superstitions really bring us good luck? Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to discuss the proposed demolishment of Begonia House in Wellington, Auckland's expensive Christmas tree and… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 November
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the release of Wicked and whether or not singing should be allowed in the… Audio
Thrift: Financial literacy for the whole family
What did you learn about money from your family? And how does that fit with your partner's financial values? Trying to trim costs only works when everyone in your household is on the same page. Katy… Audio
Feature interview: why you might never be a grandparent
The birthrate is dropping all over the world which means fewer parents become grandparents. Audio
Why is it so hard to find a good pair of togs?
Freelance journalist Nikki Bezant recently wrote an opinion piece bemoaning the difficulty in finding swimwear that fits for a wide range of body types Audio
Are you a fussy eater or just a 'super taster'?
Our cultures, familiarity with certain foods as well as genetics play a role in why we don't all like the same flavours. Audio
Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye dies
Leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer. National Party deputy leader… Audio
Salvation Army committed to honouring abuse survivors
The Salvation Army says it's fully committed to righting the wrongs of the past and honouring the survivors of abuse at the hands of the country's faith-based institutions. The Salvation Army's chief… Audio
Why singing along to Wicked won't make you popular
The world's largest cinema chain has banned audience participation at musical Wicked. Kiwi fans have their say.
Wellington's Supertonic Choir holds 10 year anni concert
Wellington's Supertonic Choir celebrates 10 years singing, producer Katrina Batten talked with choir director Isaac Stone Audio
Getting your family on the same financial page
What did you learn about money from your family? And how does that fit with your partner's financial values? Trying to trim costs only works when everyone in your household is on the same page. Katy… Audio
What Drives Jon Lee Anderson
Jon Lee Anderson’s life of adventure began when he was a young boy. The veteran New Yorker journalist tells Kim Hill about covering conflicts, doing jail time and his fascination with rebels which led… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 25 November 2024
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss workplace friendships, specifically, is it okay to befriend your boss? Audio
Information center cold call: Tirau
Every week Jesse calls an iSite somewhere in the country purely at random and chaos (or just a nice chat ensues). This week he tries giving Tirau a bell. Audio
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.
