Life And Society
Campaign exposes tactics betting companies use to target young men
A new campaign is exposing the tactics companies use to target young men and encourage them to bet. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andree Froude spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Time to look at means testing super: Retirement Commissioner
The Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson believes it's time to look again at means testing superannuation for the country's top earners. Wrightson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
GPs and Nurses to diagnose ADHD
GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and begin treating adults with ADHD from February next year. ADHD NZ's Darrin Bull spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do keys work?
Locksmith Rusty Smith joins RNZ Nights to answer this question and more. Audio
Back to Basics - the bedrock of Indian music
In part two of Back to Basics, we're diving into another sonic universe - the fascinating connection between ancient Indian classical music and the more modern sounds of Indian film and folk music.
At the Cannes Lions, a cheeky kiwi advert comes out on top
Sir Graham Henry beamed into the world's most prestigious ad awards to congratulate New Zealand on being 'the best place in the world to have herpes' Audio
'Nowhere to go' for more than 100,000 Kiwis
"[It] shift the mentality from homelessness being an individual problem caused by individuals to actually an understanding that homelessness is a collective responsibility," Hendry says.
'Nowhere to go' for more than 100,000 Kiwis
Unaffordable housing, the high cost of living, and 'very intentional decisions' by the government see a spike in homelessness. Audio
Materialists review: A 'star director is born'
Celine Song's Materialists asks: can you find love if you already know all the angles?
Rēkohu celebrates Matariki and the arrival of Puanga
On Rēkohu, in the Chatham Islands, traditional practices around Puanga are just one of the traditions being rediscovered.
Mother of Chooks: Jesse Leaman on his tender chicken documentary
Mother of Chooks is a joyful short documentary which follows Australian woman Elaine James who has become a minor celebrity - all because she keeps pet chickens. Video, Audio
Photographer Kirsten Lewis shows the messy reality of parenting
Voted one of America's best photographers, Colorado-based Kirsten Lewis spent 15 years capturing the complex yet fulfilling roller-coaster ride of parenting. Audio
Why times speeds up as we age - and how to slow it down
For some of us, a day or an hour disappears in the blink of an eye. For others it might feel much longer. But why? Audio
Live from the Dominion Road Boy
Corey Fuimaono drops in live from the Boy statue on Dominion Road, and details how they're spending their Matariki evening. Audio
Sin Bin: The World Gravy Wrestling Champs 2025
No, we’re not kidding. Hospice Lancashire in the UK has hosted The World Gravy Wrestling Champs for just under two decades. BBC Lancashire’s breakfast radio hosts, and previous competitors, Graham… Audio
Government spending is up despite decades of cost cutting - why?
Analysis: Concerns over school lunches highlight major issues, when we talk about "fiscal responsibility" and "austerity", Ian Lovering writes.
Rescued dump items go to struggling homes: 'It means everything'
Staff at The Dump Shop in Blenheim have been flat out, connecting households in need with furniture and appliances that were destined for the dump.
With teen social media ban looming, age-checking tech mistakes kids for 37yo
The government ban in Australia is due to begin in December.
Forecast suggests best chance of seeing Matariki stars on East Coast
Regions such as Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and the lower North Island, along with some South Island areas, can expect clearer skies.
Anchor Me
Combining the journals of Captain De Surville, the notes of Kelly Tarlton and the stories of past divers, the treasure hunt is about to become submerged. With a crew assembled and using cutting edge… Audio
