Life And Society
Turning old bread into flour and then into tasty tortillas
An Auckland company that's taking loaves full circle is now branching out to other products.
Relationships: Advice for those tricky moments in life
Okay it is time to talk relationships now, whether romantic, professional or somewhere in between, Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Do let us know… Audio
National Erebus Memorial Location Revealed
This afternoon it has been announced where the memorial to honour those killed in the Mt Erebus flight will be built. Jesse speaks to Rev Dr Richard Waugh, the instigator of the National Erebus… Audio
Louis Davis named NZ Tik Tok creator of the year
Husband, father and ocean lover is how New Zealand's TikTok creator of the year describes himself on social media. Louis Davis has been crowned by the public as Aotearoa's best creator of 2025, at the… Audio
Yes, shouting at seagulls actually works
Seagulls who hear a raised voice are more likely to flinch, stop pecking at food and leave the area, a new study has found.
The history of the iconic chocolate fish
Senior writer at The Spinoff, Alex Casey has been taking a deep dive into the history of the chocolate fish and why they are our preferred reward for a job well done. Audio
Tradie creates flourishing garden in company carpark
It started as a tiny seed of an idea, but it has grown into a flourishing vege garden, in an unlikely spot; a concrete company carpark in Kerikeri. Now that carpark is feeding a bunch of families in… Audio
Low alcohol beers becoming more popular with Kiwis
Kiwis are knocking back more lower-alcohol beers, but it's less about the alcohol and more about their waistlines, says one expert. Beer magazine editor Michael Donaldson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
Emma Bacon has this week's listings from TradeMe - including an E-Type Jag and a waterfront Waiheke property. Audio
Are solo drinkers a problem for bars?
A Manchester bar owner has caused a furore over his policy to ban solo drinkers to his bar after 9pm. Audio
Wellington milliner with 150-year legacy unveils new space amid turbulent times
Hills Hats has crafted the headwear that defines famous artists and frontline services.
Air NZ crew strike could have sever impact across Oceania
An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania. Irene King spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Are Black Friday sales worth the hype?
Consumer NZ has spent 12-weeks tracking the prices of products from four big box retailers, to see if the bargains are all they're cracked up to be. Head of research and advocacy at Consumer NZ, Gemma… Audio
Metallica gets Auckland rocking with visitor spend
Metallica thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Eden Park the weekend - generating more than an estimated 5-million-dollars for Auckland's economy. Audio
Why do some people enter best-dressed competitions again and again?
Best-dressed competitions at horse races are their own beast when it comes to style, drawing a unique field of contestants.
Making Ends Meat
As food bills rise, how do we keep meat on the menu? Katy Gosset visits one of Christchurch's oldest butcheries and talks cheap cuts and thrifty options. Audio
Meet the country's youngest ever NZ Funeral Association president
Bradley Shaw has just been made President of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand Audio
Mum raises privacy concerns over photo clause at Santa event
The owners of Enchanted Christmas say they are now removing the term from their website. Audio
Australian Michelin star chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62
She had been battling a rare form of skin cancer and died just days after her mother.
