Life And Society
'AI' named word of the year
Usage of the acronym for artifical intelligence has quadrulpled this year, the publisher says.
In the shoes of a bootmaker
Once upon a time, Aotearoa was home to 100 bootmakers, now there are less than 10. One is the small Northland business Lastrite Footwear which has been in Neville Brunker's family for over 70… Audio
Suits you, madam: Waikato woman makes Melbourne Cup fashion finals
A Waikato doggy daycare owner who usually wears "old farm clothes" will be competing for best-dressed honours at the Melbourne Cup's Fashion On The Field event next week.
The Panel with Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe on the dwindling interest in Guy Fawkes and fireworks, the 'right to repair' when it comes to household items, and impending demolition for… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe
Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and David Cunliffe are overcome with Badjelly nostalgia - 50 years on from Spike Milligan's creation. Plus, our panelists tell us what has been on their mind this… Audio
Advance to the Avon River: Christchurch gets its own version of Monopoly
Orana Wildlife Park, the International Antarctic Centre and Hagley Park are among the landmarks chosen for a bespoke Christchurch edition of the popular board game.
Christchurch gets own version of Monopoly
Christchurch now has its very own version of the popular board game Monopoly - with landmarks like the Avon River, the Court Theatre and Orana Wildlife Park.
The bespoke board was officially launched… Audio
Kāinga Ora terminated seven tenancies despite over 8,000 complaints
A Kāinga Ora tenant whose family has been threatened with a hammer by a neighbour, says her complaints have fallen on deaf ears.
Despite receiving more than 8,000 complaints in the past year, the… Audio
Whakaari White Island victim's brother on management conviction
The brother of the first identified victim of the Whakaari White Island eruption in 2019 says money spent on lawyers could have been better spent going into the community.
The island's owners… Audio
Festival of Weird takes over streets of Hamilton
Halloween was last night, you may have had some kids in costumes knocking at your door, maybe some people doing donuts down your culdesac. In serendipitous timing, Halloween coincided with the first… Audio
The Norwegian scientist making sofas more sustainable, using foam from seaweed
Something you might not have thought about before is the carbon footprint of your furniture.
But it turns out the foam filling in your couch produces an enormous amount of CO2.
Celine Sandberg is an… Audio
Oriental Bay residents differ on council proposal to allow dogs off-leash on beach
Residents are clashing over Wellington City Council's proposal to allow dogs off their leashes on the beach during off-peak hours in summer.
Christchurch woman revels in 'spooky, scary fun' of Halloween
The woman has put together spooky decorations and mechanical puppets to entertain trick or treaters tonight.
Growing calls for tougher action against roaming dogs in Far North
Calls are growing in the Far North for tougher action against roaming dogs and irresponsible owners after two fatal dog attacks in little more than a year. Some Northlanders are even calling for… Audio
The Panel with Lavina Good and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Wallace and panellists Lavina Good and Liam Hehir discuss the struggles facing independent grocers, research into the rural-urban divide and trick-or-treating. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Lavina Good and Liam Hehir
Wallace and panellists Lavina Good and Liam Hehir discuss the Forest & Bird Birth of the Century competition. Plus, our panelists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
Big night for self-confessed Halloween freak
It's Halloween and tonight trick or treaters will be out in force looking to scare up some sugary sweets from unsuspecting victims.
Christchurch woman Sammy Dickinson loves Halloween and spends… Audio
Costumes, candy and spooky decorations out for Halloween
It is 31 October, which means all over the country zombies, witches and ghosts will tonight take to the streets to celebrate Halloween. Audio
Halloween growing in popularity in New Zealand
It's October 31st which means all over the country zombies, witches and ghosts will tonight take to the streets to celebrate Halloween.
As it gains popularity, Soumya Bhamidipati finds out why some… Audio
Hawke's Bay dinner club provides more than food
A dinner club providing meals for Hawke's Bay families unable to return to their cyclone damaged homes, is giving its guests more than just a feed.
For those living in temporary accommodation like… Audio
