Massey University
Fun or conformity - lawnmowing
At some point this summer many of us, who are lucky enough to back yards, have probably taken out the lawn mower and spent a sweltering afternoon cutting the grass.
But have you ever thought about … Audio
Accidental Ushering - The Tale of Curtains of a Candle
An unusual tale of accidental ushering. Shaun D Wilson berates his flatmate, NZ Fashion Week Miromoda Emerging Designer winner Jacob Coutie, after Jacob’s stunningly poor texting leads to Shaun… Audio, Gallery
New online drug survey launched: Chris Wilkins
Testing for drug levels in waterways is about to be trialled in the regions, following a pilot programme in Auckland. Analysis of Auckland's wastewater between May and July 2014 found methamphetamine… Audio
Rogernomics
Rogernomics or neoliberal economics - it had a massive impact on the country, but was that reflected by our writers? Jenny Lawn from Massey University has analysed how New Zealand writers felt about… Audio
Ecologist Mike Joy: cleaning up our waterways
With a growing number of our lakes and rivers unsafe for swimming - and some beaches too, eco-warrior Dr Mike Joy is determined to get more people behind cleaning up our waterways. Audio
Political polls: How do we interpret them?
With the election just around the corner, all eyes are on the political polls. Last night's Newshub-Reid Research had National surge in front of Labour - RNZ's Poll of Polls still has the parties neck… Audio
Rehab under the bonnet
Tinkering with cars is helping people in Fielding overcome disabilities incurred through stroke. Video, Audio
Young visionaries and the future of fashion
If you want to know what the future of fashion looks like it pays to keep an eye on emerging designers who create without boundaries. Sonia Sly meets emerging designers from around the world to find… Audio
Polly Yeung - treating our elders right
Massey University's Dr Polly Yeung tells Wallace about the results of a study into what makes older people thrive when they're in care. Audio
Master listeners
In a democratic society striving to give everyone a voice, have we lost the ability to listen? Audio
Dr Emily Beausoleil - The art of listening
Massey University lecturer Dr Emily Beausoleil has been investigating the politics of listening. She joins Wallace to talk about why, now more than ever, it's critical that we all start listening to… Audio
Research backs evidence that P use is on the rise
Dr Chris Wilkins is a leading drug researcher at Massey University says the supply of methamphetamine has increased in New Zealand and we need to address it as a health problem "we can't just arrest… Audio
Collecting the stories of Kolkata sex workers
Pip Rea works for Freeset - a fair-trade business which employs women trapped in Kolkata's sex trade. Audio, Gallery
Would you eat steak grown in a lab?
Would you eat steak grown in a lab?
With the supply of fossil fuels used for fertilisers dwindling, the question is once again being posed: how do we make sure we have have enough food to feed the… Audio
Latin Lolitas
One of the most notable fashion movements to come out of Japan is an uber feminine take on 19th century clothing called the Lolita style. The main version of Lolita is often very light colours like… Audio, Gallery
Uni boss steps down after female vet remarks
Massey University Chancellor Chris Kelly is stepping down after comments about woman veterinary graduates.
Vet Council says gender shouldn't enter into discussion
Veterinarians are distancing themselves from the remarks by Massey University's Chancellor Chris Kelly that are being labelled as sexist. Audio
Uni boss sorry for female vet remarks
The Chancellor of Massey University has apologised after saying one woman veterinary graduate is worth two fifths of a full-time vet.
The End of Fashion
The rise of fast fashion, the move towards zero waste garments, and the abandonment of catwalks by designers who instead market their work online, are just some of the seismic shifts happening in the… Audio
Growing a brand in a fickle digital world
Kelly Thompson is the ultimate multi-tasker. The former Wellington makeup artist and photographer is based in Melbourne and is best known for her beautiful fashion illustrations and personal style. Audio, Gallery