Life And Society
Celebration, spectacle and debacle at Waitangi
This year's festivities at Waitangi are over - capping off a week filled with crowds, celebration, spectacle and debate. Yesterday there were two separate dawn ceremonies and a colourful waka launch… Audio
Marking Waitangi Day in London
Founder of the popular Kiwis in London Facebook page, Clint Heine joins Susana Lei'ataua to share how kiwis commemorate Waitangi Day away from home. Audio
Aucklanders rate quality of life high, but down on previous years
A biennial survey on urban wellbeing has found that three in four Aucklanders rate their quality of life positively.
Dunedin's new 'elbow in the ribs' ad
The campaign takes aim at Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown "where people will be feeling the squeeze on housing prices and free time". Audio
Relationships: when sex is painful
Jo Robertson talks with Kathryn about painful sex in a relationship - the causes, the impact, when to seek help and what treatment looks like. Audio
Should you follow the 'dry clean only' label on clothes?
Can you get away with giving your gear a quick wash instead?
Half of NZers on dating apps believe they've spoken to an AI
Fifty per cent of New Zealanders surveyed about dating apps believe they've interacted with AI rather than a real person. Senior Systems Engineer at Norton Dean Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Parents fined for all day parking during childcare drop-off
Dozens of parents doing drop-offs and pick-ups at a Christchurch childcare centre have been wrongly fined for all-day car parking because of problems with a parking company's camera system. Anna… Audio
Aucklanders share thoughts on Waitangi Day 2025
Roving reporter Leonard Powell hits the streets in Tamaki Makaurau to find out what people will be doing to mark the 6th February public holiday. Audio
Trade Me's treasure of the week - a vintage jukebox
Trade Me's Emma Bacon tells Nathan about a hot red convertible Jeep, a beautiful Hillsborough home and a vintage Jukebox, in this week's episode of the wonderful world of Trade Me. Audio
Shower Thoughts: What happens to lost luggage?
Have you ever been standing in the shower, when suddenly, the noise in your brain clears and, in its place, appears the perfect thought? That's a Shower Thought. Each Tuesday, here on Nights we're… Audio
Shower Thoughts: What happens to lost luggage?
Irene King, chief executive at Auckland's Ardmore Flying School joins Mark Leishman to explain. Audio
Kiwis feel worse about their quality of life, but it's getting better - survey
New Zealanders are feeling worse about their quality of life, according to a new survey.
Helping every Kiwi kid make a good first impression
As kids head off to school, there is the inevitable flurry of shopping to sort out uniforms and supplies. 'School Start - First Impressions' is a charity that aims to ensure every child has a chance… Audio
Helicopter pilots receive international award for work during Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand helicopter crews have received an international award for their work during Cyclone Gabrielle. No.3 Squadron's Commanding Officer - Wing Commander Officer Chris Ross spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Land near Lake Whakatipu certified as Dark Sky Sanctuary
Around 200,000 hectares of land at the head of Lake Wakatipu has just been certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio
Grammys 2025: All the looks from music's biggest night
The sombre tone of LA after the fires might have contributed to the noticable all-black theme.
Māori artist Reuben Paterson's glittering New York life
Celebrated Māori artist Reuben Paterson says he has no regrets on making the move to New York a couple of years ago. Audio
Auckland's downtown Karanga Plaza Pool proves popular
Some good summer news for Aucklanders.... There's a new pool in town! First Up reporter Leonard Powell went for a dip. Audio
American attempting to break time record for walking length of NZ
American Billy Meredith, known as Wahoo to his trail mates, is setting off from Cape Reinga on Monday, to try and walk the length of the country in record time. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
