Life And Society
These are the world’s happiest countries in 2025
New Zealand has been ranked 12, while Finland holds on to the top spot.
Tax changes for charities could throttle their work, academics warn
Opinion - overhauling tax rules for charities could make some unviable or make it harder for them to continue their work, Juliet Chevalier-Watts and Frank Scrimgeour write.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 March 2025
On today's episode, New Zealand's economy has rebounded out of recession a little more quickly than expected, growing 0.7 percent in the three months to the end of December, Cardiologist say some… Audio
Wellington magicians wow Penn & Teller
A Wellington-based performance trio, Laser Kiwi, has successfully fooled magicians Penn & Teller on their tv show. Degge Jarvie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Car thieves becoming more sophisticated says insurer
AMI Insurance has received almost 700 claims relating to vehicle theft and attempted theft since the start of the year for Auckland alone. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Library staff call for help over rising tide of aggressive incidents
An open letter says councils and the government need to make sure workers are safe. Audio
A look back on 20 years of Youtube
This year, video platform Youtube, reached its 20th year on the internet. Morning Report producer Troy Matich takes a look back. Audio
Public libraries ask govt for help over Destiny Church protests
Public library leaders are calling on the government to ensure the safety of library staff and users after a recent spate of violent actions involving members of Destiny Church. Public Libraries New… Audio
The rise of single, older mothers
Single mother Jo Mackie and Dr Olivia Stuart from Fertility Associates have observed this trend firsthand and join Emile Donovan to discuss. Audio
Meet the Māngere locals on a mission to get more people cycling
A new cycleway is in the works in the area, which will connect Māngere town centre to the Māngere bridge township and over the Manukau harbour. Audio
Baby boomers urged to leave something behind for charity
New Zealand was a relatively wealthy country, but very little gets left behind in wills for charity. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 20 March 2025
Host of The Panel Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan in the studio to preview what's coming on tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins Wallace and Jesse to solve a great mystery: why does… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 March 2025
In today's episode, the economy has beat expectations and climbed out of recession at the end of last year but it's not without its weak spots, Swimming pools in the Wellington region have been found… Audio
Inappropriate behaviour on the sidelines in focus
When we're on the sidelines of our kid's sports, it's easy to be impassioned - but that passion can turns into aggression very quickly. \ Audio
Brewing a population storm
New Zealand's population is growing at a rate that threatens to outpace the speed we're building infrastructure.
Former Government Statistician, Len Cook says we are heading for a population storm. Audio
The future of online gambling
Guyon Espiner explains why the TAB wants an online casino licence - and why the government is telling it to stick to the cards it's been dealt. Audio
Buyer Wanted for Vic Deals
One of the biggest and most well-known Facebook pages in New Zealand, Vic Deals, is up for sale.
Charlie Ward, owner of the popular buying, selling, and community noticeboard group, talks to Emile… Audio
Life at 90
Most of us dread the thought of getting older but Rona Glover is living proof that life is there to be lived no matter what your age.
A nonagenarian, Rona credits her quality of life to working hard… Audio
Behind the scenes at the Freemasons
The Freemasons are a society known for mystery and secrecy. But the organisation is actively working to free itself of that reputation, encouraging members to be open about their participation and the… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A double decker bus is on Emma Bacon's TradeMe list this week - get in! Audio
