New Zealand Society

Marching New Zealand was first established in the 1930's during the Depression era, as a way for young women to maintain health and fitness. It became a popular and accessible sport for young girls… Read more Audio

David Steemson finds out how many people in New Zealand are waiting for a new kidney. Audio

Katy Gosset visits the Inconvenience Store, a Christchurch emporium that sells goods money can't buy. Audio

Below the footpaths in the heart of Wellington's busiest streets an ancient stream still bubbles under the surface. Once a sacred Pa site, the Kumototo is now relegated to a concrete commuters pipe… Read more Audio

Three days of celebrations begin in Kimbolton as the community celebrates its 125-year jubilee. There's a fair at the Kimbolton Showgrounds, a tug of war competition, a gala dinner and it all starts… Read more Audio

Amelia Nurse visits Power Plant, one of the more unusual shows in the festival. It's a hugely popular sound and light installation by Five UK artists in Wellington's Botanic Gardens. Audio

Five hundred young robot builders from throughout New Zealand have just spent three days doing battle in the National Robot Championships or "Kiwibots" as they're called. This year the event's been… Read more Audio

Lisa Thompson pays a visit to one of the first Partnership schools to open in New Zealand, to find out why it believes it has a justified place in New Zealand's education system.

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Amelia Nurse visits an exhibition on at the National Library in Wellington. It's called Leading Edge and it's on innovation in New Zealand - past and present. Curator and designer Liane McGee talks… Read more Audio

What's worrying our 11 year olds ? Katy Gosset visits a unique counselling service for young people. Audio