Life And Society
'I wake up with energy': How a chronic insomniac solved her sleep problems
Kate Mikhail, a former chronic insomniac, has researched her way out of her sleep problems. Audio
Getting 'the best of three worlds' as a Māori-Chinese person
Danny Karatea-Goddard celebrates the new year three times a year - on 1 January, Matariki and the Lunar New Year. Audio
Rachin Ravindra: How Black Caps star keeps his cool
Black Caps' batting star Rachin Ravindra opens up to discuss how meditation helps keep him calm on and off the field and why he's grateful his dad is his toughest critic. Audio
Are fancy electric toothbrushes worth it?
Newer electric toothbrushes with smart features can cost up to $600, but "just because it's electrical doesn't mean it's magic".
Is it better to break up before or after Valentine's Day?
Breaking up is hard. Breaking up with someone around Valentine's Day - a holiday all about love - can seem downright mean. Or is it? Audio
Growing a veggie garden from scratch: Kath Irvine
If you want to have fruitful, relatively fuss-free crops, there are a few steps to take to set you up for the rest of the year. Resident permaculture expert Kath Irvine shares some tips and tricks for… Audio
This Weekend: Degustation BBQ competition in Christchurch
We're touching down in Christchurch where this Sunday, Alan Wenmoth from BBQs Direct is cooking up a barbecue degustation competition, with 25 competitors firing up their grills. Audio
New documentary explores Haka Party incident
It's been nearly 46 years since a capping week stunt turned into a flashpoint for race relations in Aotearoa. Audio
The op shop that is overflowing with volunteers
At a time when more and more people are looking for paid work, Marion Waterland is never short of volunteers. Audio
New Zealand's first Land Rover
Who remembers the original Land Rover? Julian Paton is the proud owner of this 1948 classic. Audio
How young is too young to read spicy 'smut' novels?
Smut novels can range from sweet, innocent romance stories to narratives that depict rape and violence, making it hard to know what books are suitable for what age groups.
Teenager celebrates 15th birthday with 15 bungee jumps
On Wednesday morning, teenager Cohen Freeland jumped off the Auckland Harbour Bridge 15 times in a row to celebrate his 15th birthday - all to raise money for Ronald McDonald House. Freeland spoke to… Audio
TikTok's short-lived blackout, a reprieve, and the sword hanging over the app
The TikTok saga has raised questions of what your personal data is worth in a trade-off with money making opportunities.
The app is back, but TikTok still isn't safe
The TikTok saga has raised questions of what your personal data is worth in a trade-off with money making opportunities. Audio
Kiwis' 'mind-blowing' 3000km rickshaw adventure in India
"Honking is a vibe like if you don't answer with your honk, you're not part of the cool kids. And if you can fit in a gap, it's yours to take." Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January 2025
In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Audio
How to get rid of head lice and what to do when you can't afford treatment
As parents, teachers and children start getting ready for term one, families will be on the lookout for itchy scalps caused by head lice. Audio
Communities around New Zealand welcome Year of the Snake
Asian communities around New Zealand are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, welcoming in the Year of the Snake. RNZ Asia journalist Ruth Kuo spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
World Buskers Festival attracts global talent to Christchurch
Christchurch's centre is filling with some of the world's best street performers, with the World Buskers Festival underway. It's been running since 1993, and this year features 330 performances over a… Audio
We ask Aucklanders for their New Year resolutions
Roving reporter Leonard Powell asks people in Tamaki Makaurau how they're going with their new year resolutions. Audio
