Life And Society
Croc shock: The shoes that cost ACC $2 million
A famously ugly shoe is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to safety, new data shows.
ACC data shows danger of wearing Crocs
New data from ACC shows the footwear style, Crocs are rising in both popularity and the prevalence of injury claims. Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Expert Feature: Sleep
Everything you wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask. Audio
Made in NZ: spearfishing gear by wettie.co.nz
Seeing a need for NZ made spearfishing gear, six times NZ Spearfishing Champion, Darren Shields decided to create his own. Audio
Get your waders out
Trout fishing season opens tomorrow - and anglers will be dreaming of hooking that giant trophy fish. Audio
Dai Henwood: 'Optimism won't cure me, but pessimism will kill me'
The comedian likens the brutal regime of chemotherapy he has undergone to "keeping a classic car on the road".
Skipping school for cheaper fares easy decision say families
Kiwi families taking their kids out of school to go on holiday early don't see doing so as a big deal - Mahvash Ikram went to the airport to talk with early travellers. Audio
The Wild Robot will make you laugh - and cry
Dreamworks' latest movie has a stellar cast, gorgeous animation and a heart-warming story at its core. What's not to love? asks Sam Rillstone.
Can you rescue your abandoned barbecue from winter?
My old Weber has been sitting out on the deck all winter. Uncovered, unloved, untethered from a gas bottle and a safe winter refuge for all manner of critters.
The Mixtape: The Spinoff Editor Madeleine Chapman
Our guest picking the music is writer, ghost writer and editor Madeleine Chapman. Madeleine started as the very first intern at The Spinoff, and is now one of the youngest editors of a major… Audio
How to grow potatoes in time for Christmas
Spuds are one of the easiest crops for home gardeners, so why don't more of us grow them? Audio
The 'Tokos' taking on diabetes one low-carb taco at a time
A type 1 diagnosis changed their lives overnight. Now they want to help others in their community with their food.
Judy Bailey on being 'Mother of the Nation'
Almost 20 years after her final TVNZ news bulletin, the beloved broadcaster writes about the "minefield" of healthy ageing in her new book, Evolving.
Tupperware's bankruptcy unleashes the plastic memories
The novelty has worn off for the plastic products sold by way of social gatherings, crushed by online access to cheaper goods. Audio
High-vis creation scoops top award at WOW
A vibrant orange garment made from construction signs, road cones and fibreglass poles has won the 2024 World of Wearable Arts Supreme Award.
Here's what won Aotearoa's national contemporary art prize
The sculptural and sonic installation was inspired by the Hokianga.
Freaky Friday: a light in the graveyard
We've got two tales today. The first is from Maureen who gets some divine assistance when searching for an ancestor's final resting place. The second is from Ned who has a spooky story about a house… Audio
Sleep tips ahead of daylight saving
Daylight saving is about to plague our sleep this weekend, but reward us with the promise of longer summer evenings. The clocks jump forward on Sunday, taking away an hour's shut eye. Dr Karyn O'Keefe… Audio
Puberty blocker prescriptions drop after dramatic increase
The number of transgender children and young teens prescribed puberty blockers has dropped, after increasing dramatically in the last decade. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Friday 27 September
On today's First Up pod: We have the latest from the US , where New York Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal corruption charges; news from Africa, where The Sudanese army has launched a… Audio
