Life And Society
Rajorshi Chakraborti brings Diwali celebrations to Nights
Today is a big day for many from the Indian subcontinent as it marks the beginning of this year's five-day Diwali festivities.
The Hindu celebration is a festival of lights with roots in an ancient… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Lynda Hallinan shares some handy gardening tips as we head into the summer season. Audio
Taupō takes title of most beautiful town in Aotearoa
Known for its trout fishing, waterfalls and the largest freshwater lake in Australasia - Taupō has officially taken out the top title - for the most beautiful town in Aotearoa.
It won the supreme… Audio
'I went as Mum's plus-one and stole her thunder'
A New Zealand woman wearing a wedding gown bought on sale and restyled in Te Awamutu has won the biggest fashion prize on the Australian racing calendar.
Aerogramme stock running low after NZ Post stops production
A once-loved method of post is on its last legs.
New Zealand Post stopped producing aerogrammes two years ago and the last stock is running out.
An aerogram is a single sheet of light-weight paper… Audio
Rockstar Games to release trailer for GTA 6
Rockstar Games, which makes the controversial Grand Theft Auto series, announced on Thursday that a trailer for its next GTA game will be released next month.
Not the game itself, but a trailer for… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Anton Matthews and Sally Wenley
Wallace and panellists Anton Matthews and Sally Wenley discuss boy racers. Plus, our panelists tell us what they've been thinking about this week. Audio
Former PM Helen Clark given honorary Doctorate from the University of Toronto
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto.
The University said Clark is a leader known for championing equity, sustainability and… Audio
Levin-based weaver calls for greater kairaranga numbers
Woven flax wahakura and pepi pods have been promoted for safe sleeping practices for newborns since the early 2000s.
Riwa Wawatai, a Levin-based weaver is calling for more kairaranga - or weavers -… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell
Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell discuss Youthline opening up their helplines 24/7. Audio
How to speak up without freaking out
Dropping perfectionism and focusing on connection can help take the pressure off verbal communication, says Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
This week on TradeMe - a classic Ford Mustang, stripes and all .. and a palatial Waiheke property complete with infinity pool. But we can't forget it's Movember and you have a chance to name… Audio
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton discuss the troubling harm that can come from stone bench tops, community patrollers and finally, we hear about some of your most treasured… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton
Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton get the lowdown on this year's Melbourne Cup with a race commentator. Audio
Read all about it: Kiwis' big love for old books
Old books never die - they end up filling up banana boxes at book fair fundraisers and recycling book love to new readers, as Auckland hosts one of the country's biggest events this weekend.
Diver has lucky escape from great white shark in Wairarapa
A Wairarapa fishing club says a diver had a lucky escape from an attack by what he believes was a great white shark.
The diver was part of a commercial diving crew who were collecting pāua east of… Audio
Survey finds backyard fireworks popularity dwindling
Guy Fawkes is upon us, but not everyone seems to be fizzing.
Fireworks went on sale on Thursday - they can only be sold for four days leading up to and including November 5th.
But a recent survey of… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Dean Hall (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Dean Hall learn why there's a call for faster rebates on charity donations, and take a closer look at the longstanding fundraiser favourite - the nude calendar.
…The Pre-Panel with Jo McCarroll and Dean Hall
Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Dean Hall ask why the death of actor Matthew Perry - or any famous or fictional character - feels like the loss of close friend. Plus, our panelists tell us… Audio
'AI' named word of the year
Usage of the acronym for artifical intelligence has quadrulpled this year, the publisher says.
