Life And Society
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, Resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan breaks down generational slang, before some… Audio
The Pre Panel for 5 November 2025
The Panel host Wallace Chapman joins Afternoons host Susana Lei'ataua and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
How safe are our seniors when it comes to big tech?
This week we've been delving into the impact that phones are having on us. And while the focus is often on young people, there are actually many more who are impacted. Yesterday, Jesse interviewed… Audio
Should young people take creatine?
It's shown to be safe and effective for adults, but only a few studies have looked into the effects on children and teens.
Therapeutic court marks 15 years of helping Aucklanders
A young woman who was homeless and at rock bottom says appearing in a therapeutic court helped her turn away from petty crime and find stable housing. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Night shelter proving popular with New Plymouth's roughsleepers
A steady stream of rough sleepers is taking advantage of a recently-opened night shelter in New Plymouth. Taranaki Whanganui reporter, Robin Martin reports. Audio
How actor Ellie Smith's time as a care home entertainer inspired a hit play
The London-based New Zealander was at a loose end during the Covid lockdowns when she put her mind to writing a new one-woman play.
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
Emma Bacon has TradeMe's featured auctions - including Liam Lawson's suped up Subaru Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do you write an obituary?
Jeremy Rees is the executive editor of specialist news at RNZ and a former editor of the Weekend Herald, NZ Herald website, and the Herald's head of news. Audio
In pictures: Melbourne Cup: What they wore
As punters don their finest frocks and fascinators and descend on Flemington for the Melbourne Cup, the heavens are forecast to dampen the festivities.
You're the Judge: Is honesty always the best policy?
We've got a newish segment called 'You're the Judge' where we present an issue that's been sent in by one of our listeners, and you, our audience, decide what the right course of action is. If you've… Audio
Having trouble making friends? Look no further!
Despite having the technology to connect to friends and family 24/7 - social isolation and loneliness are issues that are becoming more prominent .. not just for the elderly - but also for young… Audio
The Hamilton shoe shop hanging up their boots
The owners of a well-known Hamilton shoe shop are hanging up their boots after 43 years. Ann and Grant Collins have been running Collins Footwear since 1982... serving generations of customers… Audio
Renewed calls for fireworks ban ahead of Guy Fawkes
The SPCA is renewing its call for a nationwide ban on the private sale and use of fireworks, ahead of Guy Fawkes tomorrow. Scientific Officer Alison Vaughan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Grandparenting from a distance - how to bridge the gap
When families live in different countries, defining moments often happen on-screen.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: have humans always had a full eight hours a night? History says not - once upon a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 November 2025
In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure… Audio
The NZ student who is helping create more leaders
You know you've done well with a school project when one of the country's major local sports clubs takes notice. Dhriti Girish was 13 years old when she came up with the idea for her 'Young Leaders'… Audio
The bilingual language course making a difference for migrants
Ten migrants are finishing up a ten-week bilingual course in te reo Maori and English that is believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand. The pilot programme, based in Rotorua, has helped… Audio
'Every-day operation': What it takes to get trees ready for Christmas
Trimming, fertilising, recruiting and ready - Christmas tree farms reckon real trees are more popular than ever.
