Life And Society
The messages GenX women need to hear about their bodies
After being bombarded with diet and exercise messages, it's no surprise a generation of women have terrible relationships with their bodies, says Niki Bezzant.
The winner of the best bacon and ham in NZ is crowned
If you're a pork eater, it's hard to fathom that bacon - and its cold-cut cousin ham - can be judged on a scale. Isn't it all a salty, fatty dream? Audio
The horrific reality of New Zealand state and faith-based care
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has finally been released. What will its real impact be? Audio
Review of Hawke's Bay Council lays bare failures
A damning review of Hawke's Bay Regional Council has laid bare the failures it made before and during Cyclone Gabrielle with flooding protections. Eight people died in Hawke's Bay and the flooding… Audio
'I never win anything' - Lucky Taylor Swift ticket winner left with big choice
A Wellington primary raised $112,500 by raffling off two tickets, but the winner now faces a dilemma: who to take with her. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July 2024
On today's episode, Hawke's Bay locals affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are backing the findings of a review into the Regional Council's flood protection measures, hundreds are gathering in Wellington… Audio
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
