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The digital motherlode pushing mothers to the edge
Women in heterosexual relationships still do most of the household jobs, studies show, and for many mothers, managing their family's daily needs is an extra digital workload on an already-full plate. Audio
Tinā - a new film set in Christchurch celebrates the strength of Samoan mothers
A grieving relief teacher leads a private school choir to glory in Samoan-Kiwi director Miki Magasiva's debut feature film Tinā. Video, Audio
Are you body-shaming yourself in the name of good hygiene?
The idea that we need to wear scented sprays on our bodies to be clean is simply not true, says English anatomy professor Michelle Spear. Audio
How condiments can be a cook's best friend
Historian and foodie author Claire Dinhut tells RNZ's Mihi Forbes about why social media had to come first, and why dijon mustard is her ride-or-die condiment. Video, Audio
Ben Elton: 'People are stupid ... we're homohalfwit'
The greatest threat to humanity is not artificial intelligence, it's the same one it has always been - authentic stupidity, Ben Elton says. Audio
'My way of cleaning up one little corner of the internet'
Psychologist and TikTok sensation, Britain's Dr Julie Smith breaks down complex ideas about how our mind works into simple and creative snack-size viral videos. Audio
Still searching on your phone for a special someone? Dial up your social life instead
Brynley Stent once assumed dating apps were the go-to destination for meeting someone she was romantically compatible with. Video, Audio
Living off the land: What it's like to exist without money
Australia's Jo Nemeth told Saturday Morning about the "gift economy", inspiring others, and the challenges of living without money. Audio
George Thorogood & The Destroyers prep for NZ shows
As George Thorogood & The Destroyers prepare for two NZ shows with ZZ Top this May, their 74-year-old frontman is rocking as hard as ever… and contemplating a tattoo of a kiwi. Audio
How to start a vegetable garden from scratch
The summer harvest might be in full swing but now is a great time to plan a vegetable garden that will return a dividend for years to come. Audio
How a Kiwi-Tongan actress became one of Netflix's biggest stars
The Night Agent is among Netflix's most popular series. Here's how Luciane Buchanan made her mark. Video, Audio
Protest to save Wellington's Begonia House
An advocacy group trying to save the iconic glasshouse, identified by Wellington City Council as an unsafe public space, are set to stage a "sit in" protest. Audio
'Historical' disease rickets sees sudden resurgence
The condition affects children and infants, causes bone deformities and sometimes seizures, and is most often caused by a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium. Audio
'There's a gap in the system' - Whanganui wrestles with homeless camp
A group of homeless people the council evicted from a freedom camping spot are settled into a new location - but it is not a permanent solution, the mayor warns. Audio
Friend or frenemy? How to avoid being a toxic friend
Don't put up with friends lashing out, relishing your pain or minimising your struggles, says science writer David Robson. Audio
Why best-selling thriller writer David Baldacci is steering clear of AI
Although he's currently suing OpenAI for theft, David Baldacci doesn't want to fuel fears about technology. Audio
An unforgettable odyssey to Antarctica for young artists
Looking at some ducks, Charlie Thomas thought 'Oh, aren't they just delightful?' "And then suddenly they start pulling off little scraps of penguin flesh off the bones." Audio
What's wrong with female flesh that's no longer firm and smooth?
Hundreds of 50-plus women bared their bodies in a new Melbourne photo exhibition tackling gendered shame and ageism. Audio
The grim picture of homelessness for NZ women
A new study by Ihi Research has found four out of five homeless women in Aotearoa are Māori, with some as young as 15. Audio
Is New Zealand 'one of the worst countries' when it comes to long Covid?
Patients feel gaslit by their doctors, and there is little - if any - research being funded, critics say. Audio
Seymour's Treaty bill 'inviting civil war' - Jenny Shipley
"I would fight against it. Māori have every reason to fight against it," the former prime minister says. Audio
Dr Brian Cox: 'Venus is about as close to hell as you can get'
In the new BBC series Solar System, physicist Dr Brian Cox explores acid rain, ice mountains and nitrogen glaciers on Earth's neighbouring planets. Video, Audio