Life And Society
Hundreds march in Kaikohe to pay tribute to 3-year-old
Up to 400 people marched down Kaikohe's main street yesterday to pay tribute to the short life of a three-year-old girl. One of the organisers, Mutunga Rameka, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The disruptor that's sent diamond prices tumbling
Lab-grown diamonds, indistinguishable from the mined kind, are flooding onto the market at a tenth of the price .
Suzy Cato says her King's Birthday honour 'sounds very grown up'
"It sounds very grown up and really not like me, but hey, I'm going to take it, thank you very much."
Diamonds and their pearls moment
There are pros and cons ethically with mined and lab diamonds, but one certainly gives you more sparkle for your dollar. Audio
Ranjna Patel: Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Dame Ranjna Patel, co-founder of Gandhi Nivas, founder of Mana 4 Mums, and co-founder of the Swaminarayan multicultural centre in Auckland joins us. Audio
The revival of a genre that never went away
Boots, banjos, and big crowds - country music finds its voice in New Zealand. Audio
This Weekend: John's Sketch Club
Every month in Dunedin the club brings people together for a relaxed, no-pressure drawing session where no experience is needed. Audio
Is the honours system still relevant for Aotearoa?
The list of King's Birthday honours will be released on Monday. Audio
Public sector cuts put pressure on Hutt Valley social enterprise at Remakery
The Common Unity Project Aotearoa is home to a koha cafe, community garden and textile workshop.
Demand increases for Hutt Valley social enterprise
A social enterprise in the Hutt Valley said demand for basic essentials has increased since the public sector cuts. Common Unity Project Aotearoa is based in a building called the The Remakery - home… Audio
Taupo dinosaur statue 'Boom Boom' explodes online
Boom Boom, the Taupo dinosaur, is exploding on social media after a rocky start with some rate payers. The near ten metre tall dinosaur sculpture sitting on a large geometric rock is the town's latest… Audio
King's Birthday Honours list to be revealed
Before the King's Birthday long weekend is done, a list of kiwi's will be crowned with their own titles, when the honours list is unveiled on Monday. Those people will recieve titles such as dame or… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 30 May 2025
Producer Sam Hollis surprises Wallace Chapman with a very special guest, Carl Verheyen, the lead guitarist of his favourite band Supertramp. Audio
Questions over online gambling law changes
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but there are doubts as to how effective it will be.
Opening the door to more addiction
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but doubts are being expressed as to how effective it will be Audio
Timaru New Zealand's best tap water, officially
Timaru District Council's Water Plant Manager John Clemens celebrates with Emile Donovan. Audio
Do women really need to be able to do 11 push-ups?
A trend is telling women they should be able to complete proper push-ups, but it might not be a good measure of fitness.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it, a former Kiwis rugby league player… Audio
Tracking apps and their use in coercive relationships
It's natural for parents to want to know where their children are and technology has made that easier with the use of tracking apps. Audio
Study reveals how singing to babies helps boost mood
A joint study between the Universities of Auckland and Yale, in the US, shows singing to babies really does help to lift their moods and boost their wellbeing. Dr Samuel Mehr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
