Life And Society
Information Centre Cold Calls: It's a wrap!
Calling iSite centres at random to chat to staff has been a Monday delight. Today we share some of the most memorable moments. Audio
Fancy a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang replica in your home?
A music performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has just wrapped and the iconic Chitty, made from scratch from bits of old junk, is now being auctioned. Audio
The Ministry of Health's alcohol problem
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side.
Booze warnings on hold
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side. Audio
All Black legend opens up on health and being in arts field
The 46-year-old has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year, and opens up on what it means to be on the board of Creative New Zealand.
Sophia Malthus: Best Song Eva
Video series This is Wheel Life is about to hit the screens for its second season. Audio
Is it OK to boil the kettle more than once?
The kettle is a household staple practically everywhere - how else would we make our hot drinks?
What's it like being a grandparent in your 30s?
At 37, Brisbane radio presenter Matty Acton is learning how to be a grandfather.
What exactly is lucid dreaming?
Dr Benjamin Baird is an expert on ways to induce and control lucid dreaming, and how it can benefit our health and well-being once we wake up.
Eight everyday bacterial hotspots - and how to clean them
Bacteria are lurking on your sponge, your pet's toys and your tea towels. Here's what the research says - and how to protect yourself.
The business of playing for neurodiverse kids
New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people of all ages. Audio
Survey reveals dubious behaviour at open homes
A new Trade Me survey has revealed some rather interesting house hunter behaviours. real estate agent and former broadcaster Rawdon Christie joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira Part 2
What is it like to live in a campervan fulltime as an older person? Malcolm Keoghan joins the panel to explain the experience. Finally, they head to Greytown where the sixth annual Festival of… Audio
Find out how to get your washing done in a wet winter
For most of us winter has brought with it a lot of rain, and that makes drying washing challenging, and more than often expensive. Fortunately, The Housekeeper's Rachael Quinn is here to help. Audio
Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece
Dara from Northland shares her story of a missing puzzle piece and some divine intervention. Audio
The Christchurch bar named best in Australasia
This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'. Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 July 2025
In today's episode, a South Auckland principal is warning that a third of teenagers in communities like his could leave school with no qualifications; New Zealand wine brand Villa Maria putting cancer… Audio
Bonus: We Found It!
Critical new information is found prompting a one man mission to see if it will lead to completing the treasure hunt. Audio
E8 Burning Questions
Phil seeks an interview with Aiping and her family to find out what's going on now at the lodge and the story behind those energy clinics. Arriving in Te Anau, he speaks to a neighbour about what's… Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: The Evolution of Dairies
In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy. Audio
