Life And Society
When protecting us from the evils of the internet backfires
When it comes to making the internet safer for children and better for society the devil is in the detail - and those details are often overlooked. Audio
Why resentment doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship
Resentment can spell the end of a relationship, especially when it builds up over a long time.
Trapped in a cave with nothing but rotting bait, rusty water
Northland fisherman Cliff Barnes, 80, has had more brushes with death than most of us have had hot fish dinners.
Isabella Moore: the fashion for skinny bodies teaches kids they'll never be good enough
After training as an opera singer, Isabella Moore now works as a 'curve', aka plus-size, model in London.
Garden design with Hannah Zwartz
The time for seed sowing is almost upon us, and it'll determine what your garden will look like for the months to come. Audio
'Some people are in a season of friendlessness'
US writer Danielle Bayard Jackson says we need to work harder on our platonic friendships.
Three films that bound them - LOTR cast reunite
Lord of the Rings cast members still hold New Zealand close to their hearts after 25 years, and several are making plans to return
Rings fellowship making tracks to NZ
Lord of the Rings cast members still hold New Zealand close to their hearts after 25 years, and several are making plans to return. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
How long is too long to leave your pet at home alone?
Most pet owners will tell you that in an ideal world you'd spend all day with your four-legged friend, but in reality, life and work can often get in the way. Well, Australia is looking to do… Audio
Food: Cooking for one with Connie Clarkson
Connie Clarkson is the manager of Auckland Council's The Kitchen Project and earlier this year was named as one of Aotearoa's Top 50 Women in Food and Drink. Connie pointed out to us that the world… Audio
Freaky Friday: Ghostly story from Russell
Time for Freaky Friday, our weekly showcase of your spooky stories, baffling mysteries, and eerie co-incidences. If you have a Freaky Friday story to hare - 2101 on the text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz… Audio
Breaking down comedy barriers: Pacific women take the mic
A free series of comedy workshops is helping to create a space for Pasifika women to step into an industry where they're underrepresented.
Ube - the purple yam that's behind the popular Filipino flavour
Ke-Xin Li discovers the Filipino purple yam known as Ube. Audio
What's the point of New Zealand Fashion Week?
New Zealand Fashion Week is returning after a one-year hiatus with a new vision that is public-facing rather than exclusive.
Plans to shut down Eves Valley Sawmill
It's understood owners Carter Holt Harvey want to shut down the Eves Valley Sawmill and consolidate its timber operation at its Kawerau plant. The closure will cost more than 140 jobs in the Tasman… Audio
Auckland Women's Centre set to close due to funding issues
After providing help and support to women for almost four decades, Auckland's North Shore Women's Centre will close its doors in November due to funding shortfalls. And it's far from alone 236 service… Audio
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
