Life And Society
Smoking numbers show slight increase in latest Health Survey
Smoking rates have risen very slightly compared with last year in the latest annual Health Survey. Director of Action for Smokefree 2025 Ben Youdan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
TradeMe's Emma Bacon talks about their People's Choicest awards, a cold-war era piano and a Cadillac fit for The King. Audio
Comedian Sam Smith on why small talk is so hard
Emile Donovan talks to comedian and writer Sam Smith who has some tips for small talk at end of year functions. Audio
Fergus takes on the World
Every now and again we receive an email from a listener suggesting we speak to a particular person - someone with an impressive story to tell. That's how we came to be in touch with Fergus Morunga… Audio
Toot for Timaru
On the 3rd Monday of November Timaru echoes with the sound of horns. So much so the first time it happened the police received multiple complaints. But now, 17 years on, the whole community are behind… Audio
Gladiator II: Rhino-riding and brooding in 'a bit of a dad movie'
The long-awaited sequel to Gladiator, starring big names like Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, has finally arrived. Are you going to be entertained?
Academic instrumental in investigations of abuse in care
An academic who helped expose abuse in state care says racism is still a huge problem and more work is needed to change systems that failed thousands of Maori and Pacific children in state and faith… Audio
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering the week in Wellington want to change that.
11-year-old golfer celebrates $10k win with Taupo hole in one
Taupo's iconic Hole In One challenge has another winner - and it's an 11-year-old from Tauranga - Leonard Powell has the story Audio
What's Changed For Malcolm Gladwell
Best-selling author, journalist and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Kim Hill to explain his latest book and how his perspective has changed last 25 years. He delivers insights into the power… Audio
How Often Should You Wsh Your Clothes?
How often do you wash your clothes, and could you get away with doing it less? Recent figures indicate New Zealanders use 39 billion litres of water every year just to do laundry. Katy Gosset looks… Audio
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering this week in Wellington want to change that. Audio
Researchers wanting people to rate their farts through an app
A group of researchers in Australia are wanting to know about people's gassy habits, so they're inviting volunteers to chart their farts through an app to help them learn more about gut health… Audio
Public memorial service held for Yanfei Bao
A public memorial service has been held in Christchurch on Monday morning for Yanfei Bao, who was killed in July last year. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How to get better at small talk
How about this weather? Got any New Year's resolutions? Silly season means more small talk. Here's how to be better at breaking the ice.
Sir Edmund Hillary's daughter joins 'historic' marathon
The Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon aims to encourage inclusivity, empower women, and bring pride in cultural traditions.
William Boyd on how the spy game has changed
Best-selling author William Boyd latest Gabriel's Moon, is his fourth fictional foray into the world of espionage. Audio
Surfboard lights offer ray of hope to shark-fearing beachgoers
Researchers towed seal-shaped boards fitted with lights across great white-teeming waters to discover which configuration attracted the most attention. Audio
A sailboat or a Lego casket? Out of the box coffins
When we die, most of us will end up in a brown box, but the more eccentric among us may want something a little more personal. Audio
Chris Parker on live comedy: 'I want you to leave filled with the best feeling I can create'
Comedian Chris Parker is excited to deliver Auckland audiences some much-needed laughs in an encore run of his hit 2016 stage show Camping. Video, Audio
