Unaffordable housing, the high cost of living, and 'very intentional decisions' by the government see a spike in homelessness. An advocate for people sleeping rough says homelessness is reaching 'crisis levels' and he's seeing children as young as nine turn up for emergency accommodation. What's gone wrong in Aotearoa? … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details...
Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate A funeral bill is one you never want to have to pay, but there's a push to make the whole ordeal cheaper and better … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Dozens of innovators showed off their wares at Fieldays, offering solutions to problems - and a bit of hope From waterway-mapping robots to leather made from kiwifruit, Kiwi innovation on display at the southern hemisphere's biggest rural expo … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A decade after major overhauls to health and safety in New Zealand, WorkSafe is getting a reboot. Critics aren't convinced it will save lives. With more that 70 workplace deaths in New Zealand every year, a WorkSafe reboot isn't surprising. But critics say the changes aren't likely to save lives. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Lepidopterists fear our butterfly and moth numbers are on the wane They're not just beautiful, they help pollinate our flowers and grasses. But are moths and butterflies starting to disappear? … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
At Fieldays, exhibitors from around the country - and the world - come to show off the latest farming innovations… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat The environmental sector worries that the future of a predator-free Aotearoa is in jeopardy after the Government swung the axe in the latest budget … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students While Donald Trump is busy burning down foreign student income, New Zealand is quietly looking at how we could cash in … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The issue on how to save on superannuation is a political no-go, with one gallery editor describing the debate as 'uranium wrapped in barbed wire' Means testing is being introduced on a wide range of benefits. Questions are being asked over how long it will be before superannuation is targeted. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A marriage of bass drops and bow strings, Synthony strikes a chord from Christchurch to Calgary Lights, strings, action: Sythony started as small, one-off show in Auckland nearly a decade ago. Today, it's selling out venues around the world. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Researchers brace for an uncertain future and warn of lasting damage after a funding shake-up Science has been sidelined by the Budget, despite the Government saying they back the sector, and insiders expect a deep impact of funding cuts … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
For the undocumented, NZ-born children of overstayers, life ends when they turn 18 Two decades after a change to citizenship laws, the NZ-born children of overstayers are finding themselves undocumented and without a path forward … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The push to get under-16 year olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life Social media is already off limits for under 13 year olds - but it isn't enforced. A new campaign aims to not only change that but to life the age to 16 … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
There are pros and cons ethically with mined and lab diamonds, but one certainly gives you more sparkle for your dollar Diamonds may be forever but at the moment they're not holding up in value. Prices are sinking as a major disruptor floods the market. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Boots, banjos, and big crowds - country music finds its voice in New Zealand Heartfelt and homegrown, country music is enjoying a Kiwi revival, with two dedicated stations and a boom in artists … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but doubts are being expressed as to how effective it will be The Problem Gambling Foundation fears the details we don't know about when it comes to licencing online casinos will be the devil that trips up addicts … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The small plan routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Climate fix, or fossil fuel lifeline - the truth behind the country's first carbon capture and storage project The country's first carbon capture and storage project raises hard questions - like whether it's over before it begins … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Donald Trump's claims of a white genocide in South Africa betray the influence of his billionaire expat friends, including Elon Musk The US President was at his undiplomatic worst when his South African counterpart turned up at the Oval Office, but the ambush did swing the spotlight on what's happening there … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details...
Local councils have more effect on our daily lives than policies from the Beehive. But more than half of eligible voters fail to have their say on who represents them. Freed from the shackles of a re-election campaign, Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry talks honestly about rates, funding, and the balance of power between central and local government … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details...
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A global report ranking New Zealand as the worst for youth suicide rates grabbed headlines. But two researchers say the numbers are wrong… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A precedent-setting High Court case could be the key to a better attitude towards cleaning up our waterways… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
With meth use on the rise, one former addict shares her brutal story and remarkable recovery. Kiwis from every background are now smoking meth, and the fallout is devastating. One former addict shares her story, in hopes of stopping others from picking up the pipe. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help A new curriculum will teach financial literacy to students starting in Year 1. Experts say it could save people learning their lessons the hard - and expensive - way. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain NZ Rugby's boss Mark Robinson is one of those 'up' people, something that shines through in spite of all the 'down' news surrounding the sport … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
When it comes to studying how bots affect human behaviour, there are other ways to do it than pretending to be one of those bots… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. A look at what's real, and what's nominal. Even if the government throws more than a billion extra dollars into health and education, those sectors will be standing still - the money eaten up by inflation … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
