Life And Society
Greyhound advocates record +30C temperatures in dog trailers
Imagine this, it's up to 28 degrees in the afternoon sun, with stiffling humidity and you're forced to sprint more than half a kilometre as fast as you possibly can. It's ruthless and exactly what's… Video, Audio
Holidayzzzzz: Getting kids back into a good sleep routine
Getting a good night sleep can be tough on a sticky summer night. It can be even harder for young kids - and their parents! Audio
Holidayzzzzz: Getting kids back into a good sleep routine
Getting a good night sleep can be tough on a sticky summer night. It can be even harder for young kids - and their parents! - whose sleep schedules have been put out of whack by holiday adventures and… Audio
Surf Life Saving says more than 500 people rescued this summer
It's been a hot, hot summer - and we have been hitting the beaches around Aotearoa in droves. In Auckland on Sunday there were at least 3,000 people at Takapuna Beach! And that's been keeping our… Audio
Is sound healing healthy or a hoax?
The popular podcast Healthy or Hoax hosted by Stacey Morrison is back for its fourth season. To kick the series off with a bang - or a gong - Stacey heads off for some sound healing. Can sound really… Video, Audio
Ex-Aucklander finally pays off $17,000 worth of parking fines
Can you imagine racking up $17,000 dollar worth of parking tickets in just 6 months, then taking eight years to pay them off? That is the expensive lesson learnt by former Auckland resident Todd… Video, Audio
SPCA adoption prices halving to ease pressure on packed shelter
The SPCA is slashing its adoption fees to ease pressure on its packed animal shelters . From next week adoptions will be half price whether its a kitten, puppy, pony or porka. Nationwide the SPCA has… Video, Audio
Weather hot spots causing challenges with sleep
If you are in one of the hot spots literally, getting a good night sleep may be a challenge. So to help turn the nightmare around we're joined by University of Otago sleep researcher Professor Barbara… Video, Audio
Muriwai beach death sparks calls for vehicle ban
A scene from Mad Max is how one surfer has described the chaos on Muriwai Beach, when vehicles are hooning around. The death of a young person has sparked calls for vehicles to be permanently banned… Video, Audio
Embracing 'ordinary' to be content: Crispin Thurlow's view
Crispin Thurlow is a professor of language and communication and he says, embracing mediocrity and having the courage to be ordinary may actually be the path to contentment. Audio
Deadly blast hits market in Russia-held Ukraine city
A Moscow-installed official blames Ukraine for the attack which he says killed 25 people and injured 20.
'Porirua has ram-raided me and stolen my heart'
Relaxing at Titahi Bay, catching up with old friends and family, playing Housie or spotting supermarket trolleys in the harbour - going back home to Porirua is always a good time for RNZ's Corey…
My Hometown: Keeping faith in Gisborne, and an eye on the forecast
Coping with extreme, often traumatic, weather events is nothing new for the people of Tai Rāwhiti, says RNZ's chief executive and former resident Paul Thompson. Just don't call them resilient.
Metal detectorist recovers lost engagement ring from sea at Mount Maunganui
An engagement ring that was lost in the sea is the latest find for a metal detectorist whose discoveries include 12 gold rings and half a kilo of silver.
Auckland charity Fair Food turns leftovers into lifesavers
With hundreds of thousands of tonnes of food going to landfills every year, one group is trying to stem the flow and convert that food into meals or ingredients. Audio
Motueka: 'Who needed snow when you had hops?'
Tranquil Motueka now has traffic lights and a cinema, but still retains a certain charm, says proud former resident Simon Wraight.
'Cluttered houses make for anxious lives'
Being organised is a skill ... and not one we are all born with. Audio
Gang member to business owner - the power of second chances
Ex-mongrel mob member Taurus Taurima set out on a path to turn his life around - resulting in his own construction company 'Topline Constructions' in Hastings. Audio
'The only good thing about Hamilton is that it's close to somewhere else'
My Hometown - Jessica Keane might agree with some of the criticisms of Hamilton, but that doesn't mean she's not fond of it.
Jordan Pratt: 10 Great Walks in 10 days
It's no mean feat ... 10 Great Walks in 10 days, more than 500km, and a goal to raise $30,000. Audio