Life And Society
Are letterboxes going the way of the landline phone?
How often is there a letter in your letterbox? And not just a bill or junk mail... Once upon a time the post was the main mode of communication, but it looks like the days of the humble letter are… Audio
Recovering tetraplegic to walk the Abel Tasman track.
In the middle of our covid-lockdowns, when many of us struggled with the huge changes brought on by the pandemic, Andrew Leslie had challenges of his own. He became tetraplegic as a result of an… Audio
Anna Pillay: On ADHD
Anna Pillay and Anika Moa swap ADHD stories – a condition that affects around 5 percent of our population. Anna was 50 years old and had three neuro diverse children before she was diagnosed. Video, Audio
What we're watching: Samurai Gourmet
Unsure what to do with his newfound freedom, a 60-year-old retired salary-man finds new purpose in exploring the food of his neighbourhood. Jogai Bhatt explains why it's worth a watch.
Leading photo retoucher reponds to photo of Princess of Wales
Several international news agencies have pulled a photo of the Princess of Wales, over concerns it has been altered. The photo of Kate and her three kids was released overnight by Kensington Palace… Audio
Heritage Tauranga funeral home on housing market
How would you feel about living in an old funeral home that until recently also had a mortuary on site? The heritage property in Tauranga, has been home to Legacy Funerals for three decades, providing… Audio
Canada: Period tracking app sued for sharing data
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about some Canadians believing practising daylight savings should be banned, A period tracking app being sued in British Columbia for sharing… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 11 March 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show, and producer Sally Ward shares highlights from the red carpet. Audio
Made in NZ: Body Perfume
For Made in NZ today we meet Nathan Taare, a musician and filmaker, turned scent smith. Nathan is the brains behind 'Body Perfume' a small scale artisan perfume label, made in Mt Cook, Wellington… Audio
The strange Kate Middleton phenomenon
Whether you're a fan of the royal family or not, it's been hard to avoid the recent hurricane of questions, conspiracies and memes taking over the internet, asking where on earth the Princess of… Audio
Marc Wilson: When is our mental health good enough?
Victoria University of Wellington Professor of Psychology, Dr Marc Wilson joins us once again looking at how we decide if life is "good enough" without resorting to therapy, medication or drugs &… Audio
'The Muslim community is the super-diverse community inside the super-diverse nation'
Nearing the fifth anniversary of the Christchurch mosque terror attack, a Muslim women group's spokesperson talks to RNZ about ongoing barriers and prejudice for Muslim New Zealanders. Audio
Meghan: 'We've forgotten our humanity' on social media
The Duchess of Sussex has criticised the "seemingly endless toxicity" of social media, revealing she was targeted with "bullying and abuse" while pregnant with Archie and Lilibet.
Rolling out big ideas: Sir Geoff Mulgan and James Plunkett
Why is the idea of a four-day working week seen as radical? What did the pandemic teach us about the role of science in politics and the reality of human interdependence?
English thinkers Geoff… Audio
Weekend Stuff: DIY with Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott is back this week to help out with any DIY jobs you've got planned. If you have a question for him please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz. Audio
Five inspiring women in New Zealand film, TV and theatre
Aotearoa's arts community is rich in multicultural storytelling. RNZ reflects on the contributions of five Kiwi women working across stage and screen.
Five favourite woman characters from the small screen
One-note characters used to be the norm for women on TV. But things are changing for the better, says Jogai Bhatt.
Hamish Kilgour remembered with exhibition
The work of late musician and artist Hamish Kilgour is being celebrated in an exhibition which opens at the Arts Centre in Christchurch on Friday.
Kilgour's creativity has been an influence on many… Audio
Concertgoers spellbound by NZSO concert Beyond Words
An incredible, near-spiritual experience.
That's how some concertgoers described the first Beyond Words concert at the Christchurch Town Hall last night, which saw the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra… Audio
How can women have equity when we don't have pockets?
Does International Women's Day mean we can relax and reflect on progress? Yeah, nah, says Niki Bezzant.