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Celebration of cultural identity and diversity at Polyfest
Pacifika secondary students are demonstrating pride and passion for their cultural heritage at this week's ASB Polyfest.
Tāmaki Makaurau is the biggest hub of Pasifika people in Aotearoa, and… Audio
1500 LOTR fans run in 3rd annual Middle Earth Halfling Marathon
One race, one race to rule them all. Fifteen hundred Lord of the Rings fans from 26 countries are converging on Matamata tomorrow to run in a unique sold-out race - the third annual Middle-earth… Audio
Kaiora Tipene: On life and death
Casketeer Kaiora Tipene and Anika talk about life, death and some of the weirder burial requests Kaiora has received. Video, Audio
Completing all New Zealand's Great Walks - in jandals
Dunedin man Gus Cope says it is a joke that has gone too far - but he is getting close to his goal. Audio
Man set to complete all NZ's great walks in jandals
Most of us are fond of the humble jandal, putting aside the odd blister between your toes. But its hard to imagine hiking all of Aotearoa's great walks in flip flops, a single pair over two years… Audio
NZ drops place in happiest countries list
The UN's official report is out on the world's happiest countries, and New Zealand has slipped down on the list to number 11. New Zealand only cracked the top ten for those aged 60 and older. Finland… Audio
Do cheese and onions belong in a hot cross bun?
If you're a bun purist who thinks it's wrong to mess with a favourite, you probably shouldn't read this story.
NZ chef awarded Michelin star
Nick Honeyman says he bought a French restaurant "as an excuse to get to Europe in summer". Audio
NZers with autism don't feel accepted by society: Study
Many Kiwis with autism say they don't feel accepted by society - or by their colleagues.
An international study released today shows only one in five autistic New Zealanders feel accepted by the… Audio
How to navigate conflict with a partner
Getting into a heated exchange with your partner over text is never a recipe for relationship success, says therapist Jo Robertson. "Nobody feels cared for over text message in a conflict. Nobody… Audio
Salvation Army concerned homelessness will increase under Govt's strict approach to Kāinga Ora tenants
A Salvation Army director says its housing unit doesn't have the space or resources to take in more evicted Kāinga Ora tenants.
Ian Hutson, Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit director, says he's… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Jess Malcolm
It's funny what turns up on TradeMe, who would have thought we were home to the world's largest Mjolnar - Thor's hammer. OR a car widely acknowledged as the biggest flop in American automotive history… Audio
Healing from narcissistic people - a guide
It's all charm and seduction at the start of a relationship with a narcissist. But then comes the manipulation and gaslighting says Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a professor of psychology at California State… Audio
Taking the plunge with the tall man in a van
Former pro basketballer Stuart McEwen wants to change his life - and he wants you to join him.
Paws off: Gym goers start petition to keep beloved cat
Dozens of gym goers in South Auckland are saddened to hear the council wants to remove a beloved cat from the Manurewa Pools and Leisure Centre.
MPAL has lived at the centre for five years and has… Audio
Claire Chitham: Living with chronic illness
Actor Claire Chitham and Anika talk about health, wellbeing and living with a chronic illness. Claire was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease as a teenager and talks about its impact on her life. Video, Audio
Are we overmedicalising menopause?
Experts warn that women are being sold an over-simplified narrative of menopause as a health problem to be solved. Audio
Something felt 'off': How AI messed with our research
Analysis - What we found should temper enthusiasm for artificial responses over the words of humans.
What we're watching: The Walk-In
The febrile post-Brexit environment and rise of neo Nazism in the UK is expertly captured in this taut series on TVNZ+. Graham Smith explains why it's worth a watch.
David McAlpine: Your noise and hearing questions answered
Following Professor David McAlpine's chat with Jim last week, so many of you got in touch with questions we've asked him back. Audio