Life And Society

Waikato District council is considering closing access to the notorious Papanui point in a bid to prevent drownings there. Ross McNaughton reports. Audio

Thousands of people are taking up government funded virtual GP appointments - but there are concerns patients will miss out on continuity of care. General Practice NZ chairperson Dr Bryan Betty spoke… Audio

Papanui Point is one of the most dangerous places to fish anywhere in the country - and the local council is looking to shut down access. Audio

Emma Bacon has her picks from TradeMe's many listings, this week's list has a distinct mid-century feel Audio

At the age of 81 years old a Christchurch fitness instructor is showing that exercise really is vital to keeping the bounce in your step. Each week Paula Barrett leads three fitness classes at… Audio

Many people may flush and forget but excrament can be mined for a lot of information about your health and habits, and the question is - who should get access to what you discarded? Doctoral candidate… Audio

Night sweats, insomnia, brain fog and unexplainable rage; these symptoms came out of nowhere for science writer Amy Alkon. And when she sought help, she was shocked by how little her doctor had to… Audio

Accidental activations of Emergency Locator Beacons are increasing, costing thousands of dollars in wasted resources. Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre search and rescue officer James Simpson… Audio

There's a stage few people talk about between the worst days of an eating disorder and full recovery. It's the messy and misunderstood middle. That's where author and professor Mallary Tenore Tarpley… Audio

As regular listeners will know, we like a cold call here on Afternoons, a chance to add a little suspense to the day, will they answer?  Audio

Police say the man killed in a shootout in Piopio on Monday morning is believed to be Marokopa father Tom Phillips. Reporter Robin Martin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember went missing in December 2021 and have been on the run from authorities since then. Waitomo District Mayor John Robertson spoke to… Audio

After evading police for nearly 4 years, Marakopa fugitive Tom Phillips is dead - one child is in custody and two others are missing. Audio

In the small Central Otago town of Oturehua, five long-time business owners are about to retire which means nearly the whole main street is on the market at once. Katie Todd has the story. Audio