Life And Society
Pūteketeke announced as winner of Bird of the Century
It has been weeks of twists and turns for the Bird of the Century campaign.
With international attention, a record number of votes, and a delay in announcing the winner as votes were tallied.
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Missing man Tom Phillips allegedly robbed superette in Piopio
The whereabouts of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children continues to mystify.
Police have released a video that they say shows the father trying to smash into a superette in the… Audio
Kiwi medical aid ship Koha stranded in Fiji, need donations
A Kiwi medical aid ship stranded in Fiji is dealing with Tropical Cyclone Mal after it made landfall just hours ago. The ship named Koha has two dental clinics on board and is owned by charity… Audio
Summer searches ramp up on Trade Me ahead of holidays
We're all gearing up for summer - and many of us are looking online for pre-summer bargains. The folks at TradeMe have been looking at the trends and have come up with a list of popular searches… Audio
Wellington woman invites the city to Christmas
It's been a tough year for Wellington based Catherine O'Mara. After losing her mum to cancer she faced spending Christmas day alone for the first time. Friends and colleges stepped in, inviting the… Audio
Fascinators, heels and colourful suits de rigueur at Christchurch's Cup day
The flash fashion was out in force in Christchurch today as about 13,000 people headed to Addington raceway for Harness Racing's biggest day, IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day. Audio
NZ's best bird, or 'pigeon in a tank top'? Great bird battle of 2023 nears its end
With just 24 hours to go before the winner of Aotearoa's Bird of the Century contest is announced, RNZ's Evie Orpe has become embroiled in an ornithological stoush with US talkshow host John Oliver.
Their race is not yet run - retired greyhounds looking for new homes
As the cost of living bites, people aren't taking in as many furry companions as they used to. And as kennels fill up, greyhounds whose racing days are over aren't being adopted. Audio
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Neuropscyhologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about grief and why losses in sport and the like can hurt so much. Audio
Huge surfboard and memorabilia collection up for sale in Tauranga
A massive collection of classic surfboards and memorabilia is going up for sale in Tauranga.
The collection, which is stored in an airport hangar, includes 130 longboards and short boards… Audio
Eliminating homelessness an 'unreasonable goal' - Auckland Council
It takes weeks to house rough sleepers, and while eliminating homelessness is an unreasonable goal, Auckland Council is aiming to make it "rare".
Eliminating homelessness an 'unreasonable goal' - Auckland Council
Auckland Council says it takes weeks to house rough sleepers and eliminating homelessness is an "unreasonable goal".
Business association Heart of the City wants more police on the beat and tougher… Audio
New app lets consumers check whether companies use palm oil in products
Kiwi shoppers will now have the power to help critically endangered wildlife like Orangutans and help protest rapidly disappearing rainforests. A free, smartphone app called 'PalmOil Scan' has today… Video, Audio
'Love continues forever': Widower's daily walk up One Tree Hill in memory of wife
A 96-year-old Auckland man has recently completed the monumental task of walking to the summit of One Tree Hill every day for a month. And he was driven by love. Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy has been travelling in Southland and Otago, visiting some new predator-focused conservation projects, looking in on a few regional icons and visiting the Hollyford Whitebaiters' Ball. Audio
96-year-old hikes Maungakiekie One Tree Hill every day for month in memory of wife
A 96 year old Auckland man recently completed the monumental task of walking to the summit of One Tree Hill everyday for a month.
Logan Campbell Retirement Village resident Russell Parrish used the… Audio
Drowning Prevention Auckland launches water safety courses for Indian community
Summer's getting closer, and many of us will be keen to jump back into the water again as the days get hotter. But New Zealand has one of the highest drowning rates in the OECD. Drowning Prevention… Audio
Why Clementine Ford thinks women should untie the knot
Why do so many women still believe a successful life involves being chosen by a man? That's the question being interrogated by high-profile Australian feminist author and podcaster Clementine Ford in… Audio
Isaac Heron: from foster care to Oxford University
Isaac Heron was in contact with the foster care system since he was a baby. He was placed in care at six years old before finding a permanent foster home at the age of 8. These experiences fuel his… Audio
Long Read: Loss of Incidental Connections
By Susan Strongman: Retired and living alone in Hamilton, Mum ticks a lot of the boxes that put her at risk of loneliness. Audio
