Life And Society
Take a pew and relax
A network of specially designed public benches is being created to encourage people to sit and be mindful. Audio
Do you really need a fancy litter tray for your cat?
We've all heard of smart speakers, smart heaters and even smart fridges, now our furry feline friends are getting in on the tech revolution.
Why are more and more adult children living with their parents?
Dr Liz Allen is a demographer from Australian National University in Canberra and she speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford & Scott Campbell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford & Scott Campbell. They discuss why some ex-prisoners struggle to access the banking system. Plus the alleged Colin McCahon… Audio
Op shops cannot take your dumping anymore
Rubbish dumping continues to be a headache for charity op shops around the country. Audio
Turning a talk-fest into action: what next for Auckland
Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges speaks with Kathryn following an event this morning to discuss a strategy for the supercity. Audio
Police officer maps all lost people
A police officer has launched a map of missing people he hopes will help reunite families with their loved ones' remains. Audio
Insurers concerned over rise in lithium-ion battery fires
Insurers are increasingly concerned about lithium-ion battery fires and what they may mean for home, contents and motor vehicle policies. Audio
Taupō family walks length of the country
A Taupō family of six has walked the length of the country along the Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A classic 1980s BMX features on TradeMe this week, Emma Bacon has the details Audio
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it.
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it Audio
Women in the Catholic Church haven't a prayer of making pope
The only certainty surrounding the election of the new pope is that he will be a man, and that's a tradition unlikely to change soon.
Why We Spend And How to Stop
Why do we spend more than we need to? Is it mood, FOMO, the desire to impress? Or maybe some tricky behavioural triggers we're not even aware of? Katy Gosset gets to the heart of the matter with a… Audio
Shaking up the Catholic Church patriarchy
The only certainty surrounding the election of the new pope is that he will be a man, and that's a tradition unlikely to change soon. Audio
Can you get married without breaking the bank?
One wedding planner has said the average cost of getting hitched in New Zealand is $87,000. But Fallon Broadley says in her experience, it's closer to $40,000, and there are secrets to cutting costs.
…Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio
In Central Otago, historic buildings on the council chopping block
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community.
Historic Otago buildings on the council chopping block
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community. Audio
Typical wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
The cost of a wedding has shot up in recent years, with some incorporating weekend-long celebrations.
