Life And Society
From CVs to interviews: How to job hunt in tough employment market
With unemployment rising and some seasonal work shrinking, job seekers are working harder to stand out. Here's what the experts recommend.
On the road with Rachel Taulelei
Today we hit the road with Rachel Taulelei, who has been awarded a New Year Honour in 2026 for her services to business, Maori and governance. Rachel's selections: Stevie Wonder - As Luther Vandross -… Audio
What makes a good leader in 2026?
Kris Cooper has over thirty years' experience in planning, human resource management, marketing, training and consultancy roles. She is the author of Elegant Leadership: A Practical Guide (November… Audio
Gary McCormick and Helen Clark pay tribute to Tim Shadbolt
Former mayor and activist Sir Tim Shadbolt died yesterday aged 78. A colourful man, with a big voice and even bigger smile has been a huge figure in local body politics for decades. Life-long friend… Audio
nat'We'd be bored just sitting in a house': The couple caravanning around NZ
How Stella and Paul Richards packed up their home - and cat - to hit the road 3 years ago.
Chasing delicious (and unusual) food around the world as a job
From uterus tacos to torpedo soup, Thomas and Sheena Southam have eaten some unusual dishes - all in the name of discovering the best authentic local cuisine.
How to get yourself out of a reading rut
Has a screen stolen your love of books and left you in a no book zone you can't get out of?
Can you only poo at home? You may be a 'heimscheisser'
Poo anxiety sufferers will sometimes eat less food or even avoid certain social activities that might expose them to needing to use a public toilet.
Kilos return four times faster after ending weight-loss drugs, study finds
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become immensely popular.
On the road with Richard Chambers
The Commissioner of Police, Richard Chambers, selects tracks to soundtrack his ideal road trip. Richard's selections: Billy Joel - Piano man New Radicals - You Get What You Give Queen - Radio Ga Ga… Audio
'Yeah boy': Meet Pleakley, the talking tūī
While it's not unheard of for tūī to mimic car alarms and the like, birds that talk are relatively rare. Audio
I don't like my kid's friends - what should I do?
What do you do about that ick feeling when it comes to one of your kid's friends?
Crowds pay tribute as Brigitte Bardot buried in Saint-Tropez
Applause broke out as her coffin was driven through the Riviera resort.
Why 2026 will be a great year for star-gazers
"Find yourself a really comfortable deck chair, sit back and just explore away," says astronomer Ian Griffin.
Record-breakers with Peter Janssen
Peter Jannsen joins Anna to discuss Aotearoa record-breakers. Audio
What is ‘oatzempic’ and does it actually work for weight loss?
Some are swearing by it as a non-pharmaceutical route to weight loss.
How do I pick the right daycare for my child?
Ask the right questions, look out for red flags, consider cost and location but also trust your gut.
From reality TV battles of survival to exotic travels
Taranaki's only Treasure Island winner John 'Horse' McLeod may be retired but that doesn't mean he's taking life easy.
Is January too early for hot cross buns?
Woolworths sold more than 1.7 million hot cross buns last Easter - and that demand has them back on shelves just days after Christmas. RNZ's Life Editor Lucy Corrie spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
The Housemaid is dark, sexy and seriously satisfying
Sydney Sweeney plays the live-in assistant of a wealthy family in this sinister thriller tinged with dark humour.
