Life And Society
Sustainable Backyards Trail offers taste of the good life
A Taranaki garden festival that highlights working with nature rather than against it, celebrates its 10th anniversary next month. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to take a look. Audio
Bouldering grows in populatity
There's a new craze sweeping the world, creating calloused hands and muscly shoulders, and it's starting to take off here in New Zealand too. Leonard Powell reports. Audio
Lake Alice abuse survivors to be reimbursed $2.7 million
A lawyer representing state care abuse survivors says any redress must be equitable and consistent for all victims of abuse. Lawyer Sonja Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Wellington's Embassy Theatre turns 100
Wellington's Embassy Theatre is turning 100. The iconic building that sits on the corner of Kent Terrace and Marjoribanks Street first opened its doors on October 31, 1924. Morning Report producer… Audio
Last day to earn Fly Buys points
With almost two million active members, Fly Buys is one of the country's longest-running loyalty schemes. But Thursday is the last day you can earn points and the scheme is closing for good at the end… Audio
Polish refugees gather for 80th reunion of arrival in NZ
A big anniversary for the immigrant Polish community who arrived here after WW2 -Jimmy Ellingham has the story Audio
Pay later alcohol sales spark concerns
The poor state of the economy has Buy Now Pay Later providers targeting alcohol merchants and products, according to a credit risk adviser.
The Panel with Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant to discuss: the Auckland park that's removed all it's benches, whether it's ok to buy a cheap engagement… Audio
The Panel with Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant to discuss: a new report into chronic school absence, how legal challenges could shape the US Election, and… Audio
DIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, union
The Department of Internal Affairs plans more jobs cuts too, but critics say staff are now overloaded and it will affect the Crown's relationship with Māori.
The Pre-Panel for 30 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss snacking. It turns out all the people saying it's bad your us… Audio
Football and a Chatterbox for mental health
Emily Turnbull's husband, Darryl Paton died by suicide five years. Emily then established an initiative called Chatterbox - bench seats which encourage connection and conversation. Audio
How to make robots less creepy
Dr Jessica Turner and her team from the University of Waikato is uncovering how robots are edging into spooky territory. Audio
Mystery photographer who helped raise hundreds for homeless man identified
The anonymous photographer who helped raise hundreds of dollars for a homeless Dunedin man is revealing his identity in a bid to continue to honour him after his death. Audio
Slices of Kiwi life from cartoonist Daniel Vernon
Vernon is back with a new book depicting many shared experiences New Zealanders will know. Audio
Wellington City Mission opens new community hub
Over the last two years, tucked behind a furniture shop off busy Adelaide Road in Wellington's Mount Cook, a five storey, 5,500 square metre, $50 million project has been brought to life. City… Audio
NZ Post looks to cut number of delivery days
The government wants to reduce the number of days New Zealand post delivers mail each week. Rural Women New Zealand Chief Executive Marie Fitzpatrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Running a marathon blindfolded for mental health
Running a marathon blindfolded sounded like a good idea to Justin Weston and he'll do just that this weekend at the Auckland Marathon. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
This week on TradeMe - an apartment with a view and a classic collection of viewmasters. Audio
The search for a family heirloom lost for nearly 40 years
Chris du Plessis is trying to track down a 1950s Hohner Verdi Piana accordion which was passed down in his family until it went missing in the 1980s. Audio
