Life & Society

On today's episode, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has announced a hiring freeze on non-frontline staff, we talk to the executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, Sarah… Audio

Today Mary Holm talks all about ethical investing and the issues to consider. There's been a Mindful Money Conference held where a number of issues were discussed about companies and what should be… Audio

Five lucky punters have come forward after sharing last weekend's $50m draw - but two have not.. Lucy Fullarton from Lotto talked with Nathan Rarere Audio

Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest from South Africa's coalition discussions, the displacement of millions of people amid Sudan's civil war and a plane crash that… Audio

The SPCA is looking for cats and dogs to appear in next year's fundraising calendar, however only one can make the cover, SPCA Chief Executive Todd Westwood speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about four Americans being stabbed in a park in Northern China, a heatwave in India claiming numerous lives and the resignation of mutliple foreign… Audio

On today's episode, Wellington City Council's Iona Pannett says the capital's large number of empty buildings is a problem with squatters, but it's difficult for the council to prosecute owners when… Audio

Rangers are using wolf decoys to scare the Canada geese away from display gardens and popular picnic areas. Gardens director Wolfgang Bopp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Along with the cost of living crisis, many New Zealanders are also suffering an access to justice crisis where the cost of getting legal advice puts it far out of reach. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio

A Huia feather is up for grabs on TradeMe, only a few weeks after another example sold for nearly $50,000 - Brad Stockman from TradeMe chats about this week's Cool Auctions. Audio

An eighty thousand dollar reward for the safe return of Tom Phillips' three children is being offered by Waikato Police because of growing concerns for their health and wellbeing. Audio

South Auckland business owners who say they're dealing with crime on a daily basis vented their frustrations at the Police Minister today. Audio

Our cameraman Nick Monro asked people in the north Auckland suburb of Silverdale if they think fuel prices are fair and if they shop around to fill up. Audio

Each week Katy Gosset presents a new episode of Thrift - RNZ's new podcast that's helping you make the most of your money. This week is all about hints to cut your winter power bill. Audio