Life And Society
Should people be allowed to pick flowers in public parks?
A debate is blooming in Christchurch on whether or not people should be allowed to pick flowers in public parks. It follows some pretty brazen thefts in the Garden City, of not just flowers but entire… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 29th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith join Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Audio
Pacific Music Awards showcase talent
Samoan heavy metal band Shepherd's Reign could be taking home up to six awards from the Pacific Music Awards on Thursday night. Trustee and event producer Petrina Togi-Sa'ena spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Juicies fly Kaitāia student to Nelson to brainstorm ideas
An enterprising Kaitāia College student made headlines recently for selling Juicies to his peers after the school canteen closed. The creators of Juicies found out, and were so impressed with Lennox… Audio
Assisted dying law under review: both sides line up
It is nearly five years since the End of Life Choice Act became law, and nearly three years since it was implemented, allowing some terminally ill adults with fewer than six months to live to be… Audio
Christchurch man spending inheritance to fight landfill
One Canterbury man is choosing to spend some of his inheritance to fight a landfill proposal. "Self-appointed mayor of Whiterock" Mike McCaleb has already spent nearly $25,000 of his own money on… Audio
Poorest areas of NZ struggling with high power bills
Many New Zealanders struggle every winter with the pain of big power bills. In some parts of the country, the pain is worse than in others. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf explains. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A Dipton Church and a massive hippo head - these are some of the featured auctions on TradeMe this week. Audio
’Preparing for the inevitable’: The work of a death doula
End of Life Doula Alliance Aotearoa chair, Treza Gallogly joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 27th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to ask - What's the best bargain you've ever got? That's after Qantas… Audio
Our history mapped
Matt Smith, a designer teamed up with his history buff father Mark, to create something unique. Audio
Islamophobic pamphlets distributed in letterboxes is 'gross' - mayor
Posties in the capital are refusing to deliver pamphlets containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer. The pamphlets, by Better Wellington, claim the council wants the city's mosques to… Audio
Life preserver: Meet Christchurch's queen of pickles
Preserving queen Katherine Riddell shares how getting into pickles can save you cash.
Wellington posties refuse to deliver pamphlet with misinformation
Posties in Wellington are refusing to deliver a pamphlet containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer. Postal Workers Union co-president John Maynard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Learning how to preserve and pickle
Our grandparents did it and now a whole new generation wants to learn to pickle and preserve. Pickling novice, Katy Gosset, meets the self- described Preserving Queen who's bringing back 'the old… Audio
What goes on at a smut book club meeting?
A romance readers' book club in Auckland meets each month to break down a steamy novel pick.
Can people still afford to get married?
Tauranga wedding celebrant Debbie Woodfield talks about how to have a wedding that doesn't break the bank Audio
'I am because of my people' - BIPOC women in New Zealand (Part 4)
Drawing from her Zimbabwean background, mental health nurse Sandra Zvenyika talks about navigating a career in her new adopted home. Audio
Tui brewery in Mangatainoka no longer producing beer
Beer has been brewed at the Mangatainoka site since 1889.
Matt Chisholm on his journey back from burnout
Journalist Matt Chisholm was burnt out and needed a break from his Auckland lifestyle where he worked on current affairs shows including Seven Sharp, Fair Go and Sunday, plus Celebrity Treasure… Audio
