Life And Society
'Gingas in the stings,' event held in Hastings bar
A local red headed reverend's invited her ginger bethren to gather and celebrate the bright red headed patron saint; Brigid of Ireland, who tuned bathwater into beer. The inaugural "gingas in the… Video, Audio
Complaints as dog owners ignore summer beach bans
On many beaches in Wellington, Porirua and Hutt City, dogs are banned from beaches during the day.
Are shorts acceptable in the workplace?
As we get back from the summer break and into a new year of work, the sweltering heat may have you wondering what you can wear to the office.
What breathable shoes are acceptable? And have… Audio
Competitors descend on Dunedin for Masters Games
Thousands of competitors are preparing to test their skills at the Masters Games in Dunedin, in events ranging from squash to jigsaw puzzle racing.
The 35th Games kick off on Saturday with… Audio
Councils align on recycling rules
The whole country, bar four councils, will now follow one set of rules about what can and can't be recycled via kerbside collection.
Previously, each council determined what was accepted.
While some… Audio
Dressing up or down for work? We hit the streets to find out
As we get back from the summer break and into a new year of work, the sweltering heat may have you wondering what you can wear to the office. Lucky for me here at First Up, the building's virtually… Audio
Heading Off: Kawau Island
This week on heading off we speak to Elisabeth Easther about travelling to Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Each week we're talking travel in this segment, if you have something to share, a hack, a… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Jess Malcolm
This week in the Wonderful World of TradeMe, a chance to pop the question in the most unique place of places. Producer Leonard Powell spoke to TradeMe's Jess Malcolm. Audio
World's oldest known parkrunner turns 100
Now to Northland, where the world's oldest-known "parkrunner" has recently celebrated his 100th birthday and his 175th ParkRun.
Whangārei man Colin Thorne turned 100 years old a couple of weeks ago.
…NZer killed in helicopter crash remembered in Vancouver
A "celebration ceremony" will be held in Vancouver to remember the life of New Zealander Lewis Ainsworth, who died following a helicopter crash in a remote part of Canada last week.
Ainsworth was the… Audio
100-year-old Northland runner's secret to a long life
Now to Northland, where the world's oldest-known "parkrunner" has recently celebrated his one hundredth birthday and his 175th ParkRun. Whangarei man Colin Thorne turned 100 years old a couple of… Audio
Is walking backwards a step towards better health?
Could walking backwards be the key to taking your fitness forwards? In this episode of Healthy or Hoax, Stacey Morrison laces up her sneakers to find out. Video, Audio
Taranaki Maunga 90-year-old's playground: 'My reflexes aren't as quick'
A Ngatea pensioner who has climbed the mountain to mark his 90th birthday says it was a "humbling" experience.
Pensioner marks 90th birthday with summit of Taranaki Maunga
A Ngatea pensioner who climbed Taranaki Maunga to mark his 90th birthday at the weekend says it was a 'humbling' experience. David Baker is believed to be the oldest individual to have ever summited… Video, Audio
The cancer con that captured a global audience
Investigative producer, Nancy Moscatiello, uncovered a scam so outrageous it hid in plain sight for nearly a decade - at the heart of it, a charming, young Christian. Amanda C. Riley started a blog… Audio
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta back on the water
It's Auckland Anniversary Day today, and it's not looking too bad weather-wise, for the city of sails' annual regatta. It's known to be one of the world's oldest regattas - even older than the… Audio
A visit to the South Auckland Pickleball Club
Pickleball! It's the sport with the strange name that is sweeping the world, particularly amongst the over 60s. It's said to be the fastest growing sport in America, and with clubs now popping up all… Audio
Why 'skinfluencers' can be harmful for kids
The trend for children as young as eight using skincare products could leave them with irreversible skin problems, dermatologists warn. Video
"Stereotypes are my toolkit" - diaspora creatives on cultural tropes
Here Now's first episode for 2024 is all about creatives drawing from or away from cultural stereotypes. Join Kadambari Raghukumar as she talks about some Indian tropes around Mumbai and Delhi. Audio
WATCH: Immerse yourself in Alan Parkinson’s giant inflatable cathedrals of light
RNZ Culture 101 takes you behind the scenes and on a tour inside a giant bouncy castle complex with a difference. Video, Audio