Life And Society
Picking your own dahlias
This one for the flower lovers - it's your last chance to get your dahlias. Vanessa Robinson is a dahlia devotee, who's taken her love of the flower to the next level. Audio
New Zealand to Celebrate National Veterans' Day
The government has announced the creation of a Veterans Day and an expanded definition of the word 'veteran'. Audio
The Weekend
We're heading to the lower North Island for three motorcycling events with Rob Goulden, President of the Centurions Motorcycle Club. Audio
Javanese puppet theatre star turn at Shakespeare festival
In a twist the Bard himself would've be proud of, a Javanese shadow theatre is a star turn at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to a… Audio
How three Chinese families survived NZ's Covid lockdowns
Five years on, three families in very different set of circumstances consider how the country's lockdowns shaped their lives.
78% increase in Auckland roaming dogs since 2021
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year - a 78 percent increase since 2021. But the council said that's just snapshot of the real problem. Because with roaming dogs… Audio
Auckland Zoo meerkat pups first litter in over a decade
Four pups have been born at Auckland Zoo and it's their first meerkat litter in more than a decade. The tiny quadruplets have brought the Meerkat mob numbers to seven. Adia, a first time mum is doing… Audio
Easter chocolate more expensive than regular chocolate
Consumer New Zealand has been taking a look at our favourite Easter eggs, and found not only is Easter chocolate more expensive than regular chocolate blocks, it's also a lot more expensive than it… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill scrapped but the fight for Te Tiriti is just beginning - lawyers and advocates say
Legal experts and Māori advocates say the fight to protect Te Tiriti is only just beginning - as the controversial Treaty Principles Bill is officially killed in Parliament.
'Divided the nation but ignited a fire': Aftermath of the Treaty bill
Waiata, heckling and cheers rang out as ACT's Treaty Principles Bill was voted out of Parliament, but some say it should never have got off the ranks.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
On today's episode, Beijing has insisted it won't back down in the face of US President Trump's increasing tariffs on Chinese goods which now stand at 145 percent, Air New Zealand has unveiled its new… Audio
First look at Air New Zealand's new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead says she hopes the national carrier's staff feel "the empowerment and the prestige".
Air NZ unveils new uniforms
Air New Zealand has unveiled its new uniform, set to replace the colourful Dame Trelise Cooper design staff have been sporting since 2010. The new design was created by London-based New Zealand… Audio
Hot, spicy and risen: Easter hot cross buns are back
It's that time of year again when hot cross buns crowd the shelves at supermarkets and bakeries. Audio
'This is my bliss': A chat with Wordle's first and only editor
Tracy Bennett sets the word puzzle the world's fallen in love with.
Ex racer greyhounds trot on parliament grounds
Parliament's gone to the dogs today, with greyhounds trotting around the grounds to encourage people to adopt. Last year, the government announced it would be banning greyhound racing - and rushed… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 9 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Olivia Wilson. Audio
Aotearoa's playgrounds mapped and searchable
The first term of school wraps up this week and if you're looking for things to do with the kids during the holidays, we've got the app for you. Audio
New optimal coffee-making method, according to science
Scientists have found how to make stronger coffee with the same amount of beans through the pour-over method. We put it to the test.
