Life And Society
Study finds women behind men in building wealth from property
Women who invest in real estate alone are significantly behind men in building wealth through property quickly.
That's what a CoreLogic study into women and property ownership has found. While… Audio
Jen Cloher: 'If you're authentic, you're timeless'
Australian musician Jen Cloher, who is of Ngapuhi and Ngati Kahu descent, talks to Anika about embracing her whakapapa and finding her authenticity in the music industry. Video, Audio
The Pre-Panel for 7 March 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show, and producer Ayana Piper-Healion joins to discuss the faults of important documents being sent through the post, and the ongoing issue… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary's focusing on women and money ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow. She has facts and figures on women's finances and found that women invest well in some ways but could do better. Audio
Kiwis' cocaine usage going up
Usage of more common drugs like MDMA and methamphetamine have gone down slightly, according to the Drug Foundation's latest report. Audio
Agony Aunt: 'For three months, my partner was dating another girl'
A listener writes: 'They were together for 3 months, and he only revealed this to me 2 years later. Should I stay in the relationship, or should I start taking new selfies to update my Tinder… Audio
Hanging Out, a new book from Sheila Liming
Doing nothing has become something we just don't do anymore in our over-scheduled, always online world. But the simple act of hanging out with other people could be the solution to the epidemic of… Audio
Collectors corner: Spike's Lego
Dairy farmer turned lego collector, and now lego museum owner. Waihi local, Spike, took his love of lego to the next level, opening a museum after his collection grew too big to keep in his own home… Audio
'They trotted off like there was nothing wrong': Suburb on alert after dog attacks
Animal Management is warning residents of an Auckland suburb they should keep an eye on their cats. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
Is this week's featured car one of TradeMe's most expensive ever? It's also TradeMe's 25th birthday, so Tiana Barns has a look back at some of the site's most popular auctions from the past two and a… Audio
16 year old wood chopper from Hokitika youngest to qualify in competition
One of wood chopping's rising stars is so young he need his parents sign off to fire up one of his tools of choice, a chainsaw. Hokitika's 16 year old Jack Matthews is the youngest axeman to qualify… Audio
Mary Gilbert: Southland's queen of kindness
Ten years ago, tired of the "negativity" on social media, Invercargill woman Mary Gilbert launched the Facebook group Southland Random Acts of Kindness. "The community here in Invercargill is… Audio
Anders Hofman: surviving worlds deadliest race in Antarctica
In 2020, Anders Hofman became the first and only person in history to complete a long-distance triathlon in Antarctica. It involved a 3.9 km swim in ice water, a180 km bike on a glacier, and a 42.2 km… Audio
Decreasing bone fractures in people with osteoporosis
The condition Osteoperosis, where new bone growth doesn't keep up with the loss of old bone, affects men and women of all races - but Pakeha women, post menopause, are those at highest risk. It's… Audio
Robyn Malcolm: 'After The Party' is my version of menopause
Robyn Malcolm is one of New Zealand’s best known actors. She discusses creating her latest age-appropriate role in After the Party and how she’s navigated solo-parenting, menopause and mental health… Video, Audio
What we're watching: Secret City, season 1
Sleepy old Canberra is the scene of political and diplomatic shenanigans - and murder - in this Netflix series. Dan Slevin explains why it's worth a watch.
The Pre-Panel for 4 March 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Ayana Piper-Healion joins to discuss how messy things can get if Banksy decides to create art on your house. Audio
How to start noticing the good around us again
Boredom is one of our defining features as human beings.Harvard law Professor Cass Sunstein and neuroscientist Tali Sharot say there is a way to regain sensitivity that helps us identify the bad and… Audio
Expert Feature: Plumbing
Blocked pipes, toilets, drainage, fittings, dripping taps - this week's expert feature is all about plumbing. Our expert is a Senior Lecturer at the Unitec Trades and Services School, in plumbing, gas… Audio
CAB highlighting their work through online auctions
To highlight the value of their service, this month the CAB have teamed with Trademe to run a series of auctions representing the cost of the free advice given out throughout February. Audio