Life And Society
Spotlight on a 'remarkable' swimming coach
First Up reporter Leonard Powell goes to West Wave Aquatic Centre in Auckland to meets a swimming coach who has been teaching people to swim for the past 30 years Audio
'I was literally dying in a cell'
At Mt Eden Prison, Te Manga Herewini's life hit rock bottom as tumours spread in his body. That's when he decided to change things around. Audio
Is FemTech the answer to the gender health gap?
FemTech or Female Technology is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has developed in response to gender bias in both health research and health care. Audio
Rolleston man goes to court over berm parking fine
A Rolleston man is in court fighting back against a fine for parking outside his house. John Boulton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Poll shows NZers more satisfied with love lives than Australians
Ipsos NZ asked people from 30 countries how they felt about love, romance and relationships, New Zealand ranked 12th globally - tied with Great Britain and ahead of Australia. Ipsos managing director… Audio
Wellington's Begonia House given second chance
The begonia house in Wellington's Botanic Gardens has been given a second chance. Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hamilton sweats through run of hot weather
A climate scientist says Hamilton's recent run of hot days likely beats anything the city has experienced since temperature records began. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
A weekend of Jazz in Aotea Square
Dave 'DJ Hudge' Hudgins is the organiser of Something Else - a two-day jazz festival happening at Aotea Square this coming weekend as part of Auckland Live. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
In today's episode, a manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene, the government has released a series of… Audio
Coast to Coast competitor finishes race on borrowed, folding bike
Ian Walsh didn't let a high-speed collision with a traffic light ruin his determination to finish the race. Audio
More female entrepreneurs needed
Female entrepreneurs could be the catalyst for increasing economic productivity. Audio
Rare Harry Potter book sells for over $5000
A rare, first edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has just sold for more than $5000 at auction. Webb's auction house decorative arts specialist Charlotte Dippie spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Kāinga Ora to set 12-week rent debt limit
Kāinga Ora Chief executive Matt Crockett says the housing agency is setting a 12-week limit on how much rent debt a tenant can accumulate. Crockett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Clean up continues for Mangawahi residents post tornado
The clean up is still going, after a tornado tore through Mangawhai on January the 26th. Leonard Powell reports. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A business opportunity that comes with a 1969 Kombi. TradeMe's Emma Bacon talks about the latest listings Audio
Long-time victim advocate now NZ's chief victims adviser
Ruth Money has been appointed as New Zealand's new Chief Victims Adviser. She speaks to Mark Leishman. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do humans cry?
Tonight we're exploring crying and why we shed tears. Mark Leishman speaks to Dr Robert Munn from the University of Otago's Department of Anatomy. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 11 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Jose Barbosa joins Wallace Chapman & Emile Donovan to preview tonight's show. Plus they discuss whether you should share your GPS location with your partner. Audio
Haast man reels in 72kg marlin
A Haast man got the surprise of his life on Sunday when he caught a giant marlin, while fishing near Jackson Bay. Ryan Mawdsley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How long should pensioners be able to stay outside of NZ?
Whether retirees should be able to leave the country for long period of time while receiving the pension has become a hot topic this week. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
