Life And Society
Christmas Cracker Jokes
Ingrid and Charlotte share some Christmas cracker jokes sent in by listeners. Audio
A hearse named Colin: 'Everyone wants a photo next to the hearse'
An unsung design hero has his legacy honoured in an unlikely way after a Wellington funeral home named their flagship hearse in his honour.
Tiny town's residents fight to close new vape shop
"They can't sell alcohol to the kids, and we can't sell vape to the kids, it's the same thing."
Auckland Marae's Christmas drive prioritises helpers in need
A Papakura marae is inviting whānau doing it tough and already working with the marae to the Christmas drive.
Room at the Inn prepares for free Christmas lunches
Wellington organisation Room at the Inn has been putting on a free Christmas day lunch for the past 60 years.
This year, it's one of only a few, with other providers opting out.
Room at the Inn… Audio
Wellington Water prepares for level four restrictions
Wellingtonians are being urged to store emergency water supplies as the capital faces possible severe restrictions.
Wellington Water is preparing for level four restrictions, which would ban all… Audio
Counting down to Christmas for 364 days a year
For Comedian Tim Babb, the countdown to Christmas begins on Boxing day. All year long, he listens to holiday music, watches bad Christmas movies, and researches the history and traditions of the… Audio
2019: Annette King
When Dame Annette King quit politics in 2017, she was New Zealand’s longest-serving female MP, having spent 33 years in… Audio
What it takes to be a professional Santa
If you're a man with a big bushy beard, who perhaps consumes a little too much eggnog and cookies, December might be the month for you.
Men fitting that description have found a way to make some… Audio
Waikato prison opening delay yet again
The completion date for a Waikato prison build has been pushed back, meaning it will not house prisoners until late 2025.
2007: Germaine Greer
Australian feminist author Dr Germaine Greer became "the high priestess of feminism" with her 1972 book ‘The Female… Audio
Hopes new interactive art installation will refresh 'dangerous space'
Auckland's infamous Myers Park has received an $11 million facelift.
Kiwi cinematographer wins Emmy for Sweet Tooth
An Auckland cinematographer has picked up an Emmy Award for his work on successful Netflix show Sweet Tooth.
Pet owners encouraged to call before taking animals into emergency care
For many New Zealanders, they're part of the family. But what should you do if your precious pet is sick or hurt and and the vet clinic is closed. It's a scenario we're being urged to think about… Audio
The power of creativity: How to pick up a new hobby as an adult
Katina Bajaj found herself in the depths of burnout, when she picked up a journal and started writing. For the San Francisco resident it was a hobby she was fond of as a child, but lost touch with -… Audio
The man who built an app to compare supermarket food prices
Amid the increasing cost of living spiraled higher through the pandemic and inflation that followed, Aucklander Roc Wong got to thinking. Maybe there was a way to compare the costs of various products… Audio
Going beyond Afrobeats in Auckland with Dj Banty and Orikol
Djs Banty and Nadine talk to Kadambari Raghukumar in this latest Voices episode on bringing African music to the club scene in Auckland. Audio
Michelle Wong: Your skincare questions answered by a chemist
Dr Michelle Wong a cosmetic chemist and science educator with a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and runs the popular Lab Muffin Beauty Science blog. She joined us last week to talk about the science of… Audio
Calling Home: Brendon Johnston in Ranua, Finland
Calling Home this morning is Brendon Johnston in the far North of Finland just below the arctic circle in a place called Ranua. Brendon lives with his partner Natalie, their two boys, and a howl of… Audio
How to gift yourself a cheaper Christmas dinner
Relax, you don't need to bankrupt yourself to make Christmas dinner. Culinary icon Peter Gordon explains how to do it.
