Life And Society
A Kiwi dream goes global - Synthony's symphony of success
A marriage of bass drops and bow strings, Synthony strikes a chord from Christchurch to Calgary.
Synthony rocks the world stage
A marriage of bass drops and bow strings, Synthony strikes a chord from Christchurch to Calgary Audio
Life changes - and death changes, too
With New Zealand's first water crematorium opening for business today, President of the Funeral Directors Association Andrew Malcolm joins Emile Donovan to discuss how our attitudes to going out in… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mike Williams Part 2
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Mike Williams. This half hour the panel hears about the vandalism inflicted on sports fields and reserves in Rotorua… Audio
NZ's first water cremation service available in Christchurch
While on holiday in Bali seven years ago, at accommodation next door to a crematorium, Christchurch woman Debbie Richards started thinking about what happens when we die. She said when she came across… Audio
Weekend Stuff: DIY with Stan Scott
Our DIY expert Stan Scott answers your DIY questions. Sent them in to afternoons@rnz.co.nz Audio
Freaky Friday: Rochelle
Rochelle joins us to share some spooky occurrences that took place in her first home. If you have a Freaky Friday story to share please send it to Afternoons@rnz.co.nz Audio
The legacy of Jerry Collins
Today marks 10 years since All Black Jerry Collins and his partner Alana Madill were both killed in a fatal car crash in the south of france. At 6pm tonight Porirua's Jerry Collins Stadium hosts a… Audio
The case against designer dogs
Dogs with flat faces and bulging eyes have become a popular choice for pet owners, but we're being warned their selective breeding puts them at risk for a large number of health problems. Audio
Scary dolls taking the market by storm being resold for double retail price
Labubu dolls have became a pop-culture sensation, but some are taking advantage of collectors. Audio
Water cremation service to open in Christchurch
The environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cremation produces no carbon emissions.
The backlash over a former league player's book deal, explained
When former Canberra Raiders player and farmer Luke Bateman joined TikTok, he went viral for his love of fantasy novels. A month later he announced a book deal, but the news sparked controversy.
What does it take to be the best skipper in the world?
A random Instagram post led Sacha Willetts down a rabbit hole that introduced her to a whole new sport.
Dr Harold Hillman: Living with passion and purpose
Harold is a clinical psychologist who grew up in the projects of Washington DC, studied at Harvard and served as an officer in the United States Air Force - while doing so as a gay man was illegal. Audio
Philosophy Now: Disrespecting the flag
Dan Weijers asks: is moral repugnance a good guide to what is right or wrong? Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 2
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith. Audio
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern back in spotlight with release of new book
Former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has put herself back in the media spotlight this week - giving a string of interviews - here and overseas to promote her new memoir. AUT Communications School… Audio
Award-winning nightlife cabaret set to dazzle Aucklanders
The legendary British cabaret La Clique was formed 20 years ago by Australian David Bates. Growing up on a sheep farm playing the piano, David is now an Olivier Award-winner and tours his Spiegeltent… Audio
The 'senior' Kiwi footballers chasing World Cup dreams
New Zealand has sent a strong squad of over-40s men to the Seniors World Cup in Thailand this year. Team manager David Batty joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Fire destroys Paihia waterfront landmark
There was heartbreak in Northland today after fire destroyed a landmark which has graced the Paihia waterfront for more than 50 years. Once Kelly Tarlton's Museum of Shipwrecks and later a popular… Audio
