Life And Society
Around the Motu: Kelly Makiha in Rotorua
Contracts with two emergency housing motels have ended, with the Government citing a "marked decline" in people needing help. However as Kelly explains, there is concern the clientele has moved to… Audio
Wellington street remains closed due to burst water pipe
A northbound lane on Customhouse Quay remains closed this morning after a burst water pipe left around 100 properties without water on Thursday.
Water was restored to Wellington CBD residents and… Audio
Super fans, lucky winners head to France for Rugby World Cup
France is heating up for the second week of the Rugby World Cup. The host nation is sizzling with yet another burst of high temperatures. But the prospect of the sweltering weather isn't holding back… Audio
Twice as many dogs put down in Auckland shelters compared to last year
The amount of dogs put down across Auckland animal shelters has doubled, as 2615 dogs were euthanised in the last financial year. Audio
Around the motu: Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Democracy Reporter, Diane McCarthy with the Whakatane Beacon Audio
'Women can be gatherers too' - hopes, dreams in Tokomaru Bay
The picturesque East Coast beach town of Tokomaru Bay was once a busy port, a long time ago. Now it's a more quiet settlement - which is usually about an hour's drive north of Gisborne. But with… Audio
Collectors Corner: Vintage bottle collection
Collectors Corner: Vintage bottle collection Audio
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Dunedin
RNZ Otago-Southland reporter Tim Brown is in Dunedin, where deputy mayor Sophie Barker has recently resigned, citing difficulties working with mayor Jules Radich. And big changes for Gore District… Audio
Access to dental services, more teachers: Ruatoria on the election
Touring the East Cape to find out what's on people's minds pre-election; in Ruatoria it's better access to dental services and more teachers. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
This week on TradeMe possibly the world's ugliest car and a fantastic way to help Wellington's homeless - you help pay for a new central city accomodation hub - for as little as a $10 donation. But… Audio
New exhibition explores our love and connection to the ocean
A new exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum celebrates our connection to Moana Oceania also known as the Pacific Ocean. Always Song in the Water features works from over 40 accomplished… Audio
Roads, petrol prices and kaimoana: Te Araroa on the election
First Up reporter Leonard Powell has taken a tour around the East Cape, to check what's on people's minds pre-election. In Te Araroa they're talking roads, petrol prices, and protecting kaimoana. Audio
'Massive inequities in this country' - thoughts from Te Araroa
The East Coast is a beautiful place to visit, but it's also home for many people who suffer Aotearoa's worst inequities - housing, health, poverty - and more. Our reporter Leonard Powell continues his… Audio
Chuffed with my child chats
This week we speak to Basil Avery about his son and daughter-in-law who have pitched to bring the World Green Infrastructure Congress even to NZ. Audio
Chuffed with my child chats
This week we speak to Basil Avery about his son and daughter-in-law who have pitched to bring the World Green Infrastructure Congress even to NZ. Audio
Urban issues with Bill McKay
A few days ago at an Auckland event senior people from Labour, National and the Greens each signed a pledge to build a 1000 more houses a year in Auckland. Bill McKay joins Susie Ferguson to explain… Audio
The website helping people on their grief journeys
New Zealand based Griefity is an organisation with a very specific mission: to make a difference for those experiencing grief and loss. Death and the grief that comes with it is something every one of… Audio
New safety hubs don't solve lack of police - community rep
New safety hubs planned for central Auckland will not solve the lack of police resources, a business group says.
Inside Qantas' secretive Chairman's Lounge
For three and a half decades, Qantas' invite-only lounge has existed only for the already initiated.