Life And Society
150 jobs at risk amid potential Tasman sawmill closure
Shocked and gutted. Those are some of the emotions workers at Carter Holt Harvey's Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman District are feeling as they come to grips with its potential closure. Up to 150 people… Audio
'Relationship she might not have had': Hayley's AI partner changed her life
Hayley's AI companion is credited with changing her life, but for others they can be used for sex or even convey sinister overtones.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 21st August
In today's episode, a tourism leader is warning New Zealand's being left behind by Australia and is calling on the government to ramp up efforts to bring big events here; New Zealand is facing one of… Audio
Auckland has turned its back on Erebus families: Pilot's daughter
A daughter of Erebus flight captain Jim Collins believes Auckland has turned its back on the families, who are still waiting for a national memorial. Audio
Brotox is all the rage with Kiwi blokes
Thanks to social media and constantly seeing their own face on Zoom, more men are seeking the help of Botox injections.
From taonga to target: the rollback of te reo Māori
A growing list of changes to policy on Māori language and culture beg the question: is the government pushing Aotearoa towards an identity crisis?
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20th August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday; A blind New Zealander has launched… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
Every household needs a life sized ceramic doberman - Emma Bacon from TradeMe has the weekly listings Audio
Who's afraid of Aotearoa
A growing list of roll-backs of Maori language and culture beg the question: is the Government pushing New Zealand towards an identity crisis? Audio
Centuries-old hairdressing memorabilia on display
From a curling tongs heated over fire to vintage hairdryers and a shaving and teeth-pulling bowl with spare teeth, a range of memorabilia is now on show in Christchurch.
Christchurch hairdresser puts old tools on display
From curling tongs you heat in the fire, to a shaving and tooth pulling bowl, a new display in Christchurch is showing off a range of grooming techniques from over the centuries. Christchurch… Audio
Feature interview: Why is Gen Z having less sex?
While that might not sound bad, the reason why and the fallout can be. One in four adult Gen Zers hasn't had sex, and Carter Sherman says the loss of intimacy is fueling loneliness, anxiety, and porn… Audio
'Skibidi' among words added to Cambridge Dictionary
The increasing use of TikTok trends and social media terms in everyday conversation has led to the inclusion of "skibidi","delulu" and "tradwife" in the 6000 new words.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 19 August 2025
In today's episode, the government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds; Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald… Audio
Stainless steel, cast iron, or non-stick? Choosing the best cookware surface
Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade or replace cookware, you might be wondering what surface is best.
How to tell if you have a ‘dopamine deficit’ and what you can do to reset
Maybe you'd like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting as it used to - so you squander another hour on social media.
Is Auckland really the 'City of Fails', or does it just have a cashflow problem?
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there is no government hero coming to the rescue.
Feeding A Crowd
How do you feed a lot of people for not much money? Who better to ask than the folk at The Bowling Club, a Dunedin community eatery that serves up 700 low-cost meals every day. They've got cheap bulk… Audio
A city with a cashflow problem
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there's no government hero coming to the rescue. Audio
