Life And Society
Can I put that down the kitchen sink?
Old sauces? Medicine? What about rinsing brushes after painting?
Why car indicators seem out of synch?
AA Principal Policy Adviser Terry Collins joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Jesse Goes Clubbing
Monday means Jesse hits the clubs. If you've got a club you'd like him to visit, please text us 2101 or email us afternoons@rnz.co.nz. Today Jesse is chatting to Gordon Tripp from the Pigeon Racing… Audio
Taking on Olympians: "How to Dad" star gets sporty
Jordan Watson of How to Dad fame is about to find out. A new six part web series called 'Out of My League' sees Jordan pitted against former Olympians. A link to the series is here. Audio
Flirting may be the dating reset you need, love coach says
American love coach Francesca Hogi says flirting is widely mistaken for "hitting on" someone, when in fact it's a simple way of signalling openness to human connection.
Is a Valentine's Day wedding a good idea?
Thinking of saying "I do" on 14 February? A celebrant warns the most romantic day of the year may not be the cheapest.
Why being hopeful is more radical than ever now
For award-winning playwright Simon Stephens, theatre's enduring role is to remind us that human beings are complex and that polarisation is a lie.
From Bridgerton to Heated Rivalry, what's the secret to a good book-to-TV romance?
More and more romance adaptations are starting to appear - but what makes the translation from page to screen really sing?
The 'hectic and confronting' MAFS season ahead
What started as an experiment has become a global phenomenon. MAFS is a ratings powerhouse and one of the world's most argued-about shows.
Weekend Work: How do you create a path?
Mitre 10's Stan Scott is with us to answer any DIY questions you might have, and to talk us through creating a path and paving in general. Audio
The Opportunity Party calls for rethink on retirement policy
With dire warnings that New Zealand can't hope to continue to fund super with its ageing population, coupled with concerns that AI will lead to major job displacement the Opportunities Party says it's… Audio
The dangers of living by your 'love language'
An American pastor's theory that we each have a preferred way of giving and receiving love lacks scientific backing.
Bay of Plenty man walking with club in case of roaming dog attacks
A Bay of Plenty man has begun walking with a club in case he has to fend off roaming dogs. There are growing calls for an overhaul of the 30 year old dog control act in the face of increasing attacks… Audio
Cost of living driving love for second-hand sales
Cashing up clutter is becoming a national obsession. But there's still billions of dollars' worth of pre-loved goods lying idle in homes around Aotearoa according to a new report on the so-called… Audio
Group Chat: "Wuthering Heights" and Olympic Confessions
It's time for group chat, our chance to talk about the fodder that might be filling up your chats, distracting you from chores or helping fill the silence in a lift. Film Critic Kate Rodger, Culture… Audio
The easiest way to clean your microwave and a common mistake
Is your microwave getting a little crusty? Here are some quick and easy tips.
Special schools, parole hearings and speedway cars
Special schools, parole hearings and speedway cars - Jimmy Ellingham has it all from Palmerston North Audio
For sale: One backyard railroad, only one careful owner
Ian Jones has spent 11 years turning his backyard into a miniature railway, complete with tunnels, bridges and over 300 metres of track.
How to limit processed meats for lunch
What's the difference between supermarket meats and what the butcher sells? How do I understand the ingredients?
Whanganui man’s backyard railway seeks new caretaker
Behind a corrugated iron fence in Whanganui sits one of the country's quirkiest backyard creations, a fully working miniature railway built track by track over 11 years. Now, after more than a decade… Audio
