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Fontaines D.C: 'Romance lives between light and dark'
After years of trying to throw their sound "50 miles down the road", Irish post-punk rockers Fontaines D.C. have crashed through a new sonic frontier on their fourth album Romance. Guitarist Conor… Audio
Surviving and thriving after a break-up
Journalist Sarah Catherall has written the book she wishes she had when her own long-term relationship imploded. Audio
From brat to demure - can you keep up?
One day you're brat, the next you're demure and mindful. And by the time this story is published, the internet will already have moved on to the next big thing.
The week that was Te Radar & Donna Brookbanks
Comedians Te Radar and Donna discuss some of the contenders for strangest pet insurance claim of the year. Audio
Around the motu: Kelly Makiha in Rotorua
An independent panel has given the go-ahead for a controversial housing development for 202 homes at Ngongotaha in Rotorua. Audio
HMNZS Canterbury docks in Lyttelton for five-day visit
The Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, the HMNZS Canterbury, has docked in her home port of Lyttelton for a five-day visit. Delphine Herbert had the chance to go onboard. Audio
Heavy rain forecast for areas of South Island
Weather warnings and watches are in place in the South Island, with heavy rain forecast in places and warnings in place in northern Fiordland, the Grey District, northwest Tasman, and the… Audio
Are running clubs the new Tinder?
Running clubs across the world are reporting increasing numbers of people joining, as many singles ditch the on-line options for finding a partner. Audio
The 'cult of toxic happiness'
Why do we feel the pressure to stay happy and positive - and is the wellness industry to blame? Audio
Signs of 'miraculous' results at the country's first 'wet house'
The benefits of providing alcohol-dependent men with a safe haven have surprised a city mission. Audio
Fears more manufacturing plants will close to high energy costs
There are fears more manufacturing plants will close due to soaring energy costs, which could results in hundreds more job losses. A large forest products company, Winstone Pulp International, told… Audio
The ups and downs of separation
A break-up or a separation signals the end of a relationship, but really, it's just the beginning. Audio
This is the best toastie in the country - so what's the secret?
The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover winner says his winning entry was inspired by a recent trip to Italy. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
The country's flashest apartment is listed for sale this week - TradeMe's Tiana Barns tells us about the penthouse atop Auckland's Metropolis building Audio
Time to get thrifty
It's time now for a new season of 'Thrift' and this week is all about having a good time. When the cost of living kicks in and people tighten their belts, having a nice night out can be one of the… Audio
Feature interview: D. Graham Burnett
Every day, every time you switch from reading an email to checking a text to scrolling social media, the attention economy is mining your data for information that can be bought and sold. It is a form… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 August
On today's episode, the Government is accused of taking a wrecking ball to every Maori achievement and driving race relations back 50 years, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us, co-author of a… Audio
Study reveals cost of alcohol harm in New Zealand
A new study has found that in New Zealand alcohol was responsible for more than 900 deaths, 1250 cancers, and almost 30,000 hospitalisations in 2018. Co-author Tim Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cheap ways of having fun
Whether you like dancing, drinking or hanging with friends - or even all of the above - everyone needs to cut loose sometimes. So how can we do it on the cheap? Katy Gosset finds out how people hit… Audio
