Life & Society

In today's episode, three people are believed to be dead after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in Hamilton on Wednesday morning, thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill… Audio

After 40 years of musical magic, Shihad are calling it a day, announcing they will split after a final tour this summer. Music commentator and Shihad fan Nick Bollinger spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Consumer NZ is releasing results from its survey looking for the best and worst mobile phone providers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

On TradeMe this week - a massive collection of Flying Nun vinyl and a property in the Bay of Plenty complete with a pool and waterslide. Audio

Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Audio

In today's episode, the Prime Minister has delivered a formal apology to all survivors abused while in the care of the state, day two of the national hikoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill is… Audio

One of the biggest bands in the world - Coldplay - has arrived in New Zealand and are gearing up for three shows at Auckland's Eden Park this week. Heart of the City's Viv Beck spoke to Charlotte… Audio

On today's episode, the government will formally apologise to people abused in state care on Tuesday morning. The Prime Minister and opposition leader will each make speeches ahead of the introduction… Audio

Thousands are expected to farewell Sir Robert Gillies for the last time today before he is buried alongside his wife in Rotorua. Ashleigh McCaull is at Ohinemutu, in Rotorua and she spoke to Alexa… Audio

Thousands are expected to farewell Sir Robert Gillies for the last time today before he is buried alongside his wife in Rotorua. Ashleigh McCaull is in Rotorua. Audio

A lower North Island free counselling service is facing an uncertain future after one of its government contracts was drastically reduced this year. The Marton Counselling Centre's annual budget's… Audio

The research from Age Concern found 59 percent of kiwis aged 65 plus had recently felt lonely or socially isolated. But up to 30% feel that way a lot or all the time. Last year, the US surgeon general… Audio

In today's episode, Monday marks the start of the nine-day journey to parliament with close to a-thousand people already on board - protesting the Treaty Principles Bill, domestic violence campaigners… Audio

On today's episode, a dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hikoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Maori, the Justice… Audio