Life And Society
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
This week on TradeMe - a fancy old car that looks like the owner has 101 dalmations, and a house with more wood than the trees which surround it.. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with… Audio
From Speyside to Reefton: Scotch whisky expert Gareth Morgan
Gareth Morgan has been behind some of the finest whiskies in Scotland. His new challenge is on the West Coast of the South Island. Audio
What lived experience adds when working in the addiction field
Jo Leach wasn't always the leader, mother and friend she is now. She spent 12 years battling addiction and getting involved with the wrong crowd. Audio
The wonderful world of play time in the animal kingdom
University of Massachusetts Professor Dr. David Toomey looks at this growing field of study that was once considered laughable. But now, research is showing how many animals, just like humans. Audio
The conflict triangle in the work place and how to avoid it
Sarah Cross, director of training organisation Kakapo Consulting, talks to Jesse about how to avoid workplace conflict. Audio
NZ Defence Force join search for missing man who fell overboard in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand Defence Force personnel have joined the search for a man who fell overboard from a commercial fishing boat off the Hawke's Bay coast.
Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination was alerted about 8… Audio
What a dirty kitchen says about your workplace
The state of an office kitchen sink can easily tell if people actually care about the workplace, a professor says.
Shipping container causing issues in Hamilton neighbourhood
A shipping container dressed as a house and ruled as public art by the Environment Court is causing angst in a Hamilton neighbourhood.
And the stoush between its owners and the council looks set to… Audio
Guyon Espiner: Tough interviews and Type 1 Diabetes
Author, journalist and broadcaster Guyon Espiner swaps notes with Anika on tough interviews, living with diabetes and life in general. Video, Audio
What we're watching: Tales from the Loop
A science-fiction series that doesn't involve the end of the world or a battle for the fate of the universe? Dan Slevin explains why Tales from the Loop is worth a watch.
Good News: Stories that cheered us up for the week of 25-31 March
More snow sports glory for NZ, an early 20th-century portrait of a Māori man returns to Aotearoa, and a Porirua college's massive fund-raising effort for its first-ever trip to Europe.
Look again: How to bring the sparkle back to life
The secret to appreciating your circumstances can be as simple as taking a break, a top neuroscientist says. Audio
Tiny lifestyle changes can cut risk of dementia, expert says
Walking just 800 steps a day can decrease your chance of developing dementia, according to a neuroscientist. Audio
Four fab board games to liven up your Easter weekend
No exciting Easter plans? We've scoped out four new board games to keep your whānau entertained over the long weekend.
Gen Z say yes to snacks instead of three square meals
Kiwis aged 26 and under are ditching breakfast, lunch and dinner in favour of snacking throughout the day, a new study says.
Hot cross buns, chocolate, and manaakitanga: three views of Easter
What do a baker, a chocolate maker and a Catholic sister feel about Easter? Denise Irvine finds out.
Tami Neilson: Duets and changing dreams
Country musician Tami Neilson tells Anika how she ended up singing a duet with music legend Willie Nelson and the two discuss life as a working musician and living on the road. Video, Audio
'That's so last century': A look back at fashion in Aotearoa
A new exhibition at Auckland's Central Library is showcasing fashion - and ways it has impacted different parts of our society. Audio
Easter weekend: What's open and when you have to pay a surcharge
If you want to get some shopping done this long weekend, it might pay to plan ahead.
Return of Warbirds over Wanaka this Easter
This weekend Wanaka once again host the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow, the first event since 2018. Plane spotters from Aotearoa and around the world have the chance to see an amazing array of classic… Audio
