Life And Society
Auckland Transport warns Big Gay Out attendees CBD traffic congestion likely
Auckland Transport is warning attendees of an annual LGBTQ+ festival which is being held today that there could be significant congestion in the central city.
Putting insomnia to bed: Dr Alexander Sweetman
Sleep is fundamental to our survival, hence why we dedicate a third of our lives to it. Audio
Finding the funny side of cancer: Emma Lange
Comedian's comedian Emma Lange is bringing a show to the fringe festival, based on her experience of a malignant, incurable brain tumor. Audio
Danyl McLauchlan explores Judith Butler's philosophy on gender
Writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Susie to tackle life's big questions, ideas, and thinkers. Audio
Michaeleen Doucleff: why kids need less 'parenting'
Everything in NPR science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff's life had been relatively easy until she had a two-year-old daughter. "She's a wonderful kid. She's super smart and ambitious and… Audio
When grown-up kids move out
With university kicking off for the year, parents are bound to have complex feelings about their children taking their first steps into independence, psychologist Gloria Fraser tells Nights. Audio
This Weekend: Nelson Golf Croquet champs crack into action
The manager of the tournament Annie Henry describes the sport as "chess on grass". Audio
Weekend Stuff with Lynda Hallinan
This week we talk to Lynda Hallinan about damson plums and other gardening tips. Audio
Freaky Friday
It's one of the most popular weekly segments on Afternoons where our listeners share their scary, unexplainable, or coincidental stories. This week we meet Johanna and Lesley who share their eerie… Audio
NZers flock to Australia for Taylor Swift concerts
International superstar Taylor Swift is heading to the Southern Hemisphere, but despite her decision to skip New Zealand on the tour the stadium in Melbourne is still likely to be filled with kiwis.
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Award ceremony in Gisborne for cyclone heroes
Gisborne residents, groups and businesses which went above and beyond during the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle this time last year have been honoured in a special ceremony.
The Gisborne Super Hero… Audio
Pike 29 memorial track opens
To the delight of our next guest and those he represents, the 11.5 kilometre Pike 29 memorial track opens on February 17.
The dual walking and biking tracks, which connects the Paparoa Track Great… Audio
Worsleys Rd resident hoping to return home
Christchurch resident John Joseph lives up at the top of Worsleys Road and is hoping to return home after evacuating when the Port Hills went up in flames.
Joseph spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Port Hills resident hopeful fire under control
Port Hills resident Dominique Leeming, who was also affected by the 2017 fire is hopeful that the fire is under control.
Leeming says the situation feels much more under control than seven years ago.
…Gisborne residents who went 'over and above' during cyclone recognised
The good deeds of Gisborne residents during and after Cyclone Gabrielle are being recognised at an awards ceremony this evening.
The science behind human 'oddities and quirks'
Why can't I stop procrastinating? Why do I stick out my tongue when I concentrate? Why do I often forget why I walked into a room? Australian scientist Dr Jen Martin reveals the answers to a range of… Audio
Wairoa resident reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
A Wairoa resident says his community has not lost, but gained, through the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Val Irwin - or Papa Val, as he is known to locals - joined the memorial hīkoi following… Audio
When something private goes public - the danger of group chats
A nurse who called a colleague an offensive name in a private group chat lost their job after their comments made their way back to the person being talked about. Audio
Myth Takes: Love and romance in the ancient world
Nights resident classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson takes us on a Valentines Day jaunt through myths and legends. Audio
Collectors' Corner: Ceramic bulldogs
This week on collectors corner we meet Marea Faigan who has a wonderful collection of ceramic bulldogs. She shares her story and passion for the canine collection with Jesse. Audio, Gallery