Life And Society

Corella have a jam-packed calendar, notching up six shows around the country this summer.

With his choirboy background and use of chamber instruments, Dudley Benson presented a unique artistic vision on his 2008 debut album The Awakening.

When I went to swimming classes as most kids do in New Zealand it did not stick, so I went back as an adult, writes Nick James.

Nick Bollinger explores the work of one-of-a-kind musician Chris Knox, with a particular focus on his 1989 solo album Seizure.

Christmas is a rare day to be born in New Zealand. Let alone to be having twins, as was the case for Lee Scanlon in Westport.

There's nothing like tearing into a few presents… and then that out-of-line family member.

An Auckland-based Russian playgroup is helping families teach their children traditional festivities.

From yachts to deserts, these families are celebrating Christmas without a fixed address - proving that home, and the holiday spirit, can be found anywhere.

The grief that follows a tragedy can make any situation unpredictable, and that includes Christmas.

This year, countless actors, musicians and influencers appeared on red carpets in sheer, barely there fabrics.

What would the festive season of giving be like if children weren't waiting desperately to see if "he's been" on Christmas morning?

Whether it was surviving on rotten octopus, traversing the world in a catamaran or getting pooed on by a whale, the characters we met this year had good yarns to share.

We love a good adventure yarn at RNZ and in 2025 we met travellers, climbers explorers, skippers and speed merchants.

Should you install home security cameras? How about leaving your blinds open?