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Ian White: being a Big Buddy to a boy who needs one
In his day job Ian White is the general manager of a cyber-security company, dealing with issues of hacking and ransomware, but in his spare time he has another important role: as 'big buddy' to a… Audio
Striking nurses begin to rally around the country
30,000 nurses have just walked off the job in support of their pay claim. They'll be holding pickets and rallies around the country. One of the first is in Christchurch. Kathryn speaks with RNZ… Audio
Michael Moka: building big business with Indigenous Growth
Michael Moka (Ngapuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngati Hine and Mangaia of Cook Islands) left home at the age of 15 with his girlfriend Toria, the pair living in their car or staying with relatives and working… Audio
Tourism leader says industry must become sustainable
The Minister of Tourism, Stuart Nash, has announced a 200-million dollar support plan for the Covid-impacted tourism sector at the annual tourism industry conference in Otautahi Christchurch today. Audio
Heartland Tractor Trek heads south
A group of tractor loving mates are driving their vintage Chamberlains around New Zealand to raise money for Heart Kids New Zealand. The charity provides essential support for families that have a… Audio
Senior net courses available to help older NZers navigate the
Seniornet course organiser talks about how to help older NZers navigate the world online. Brian Erikson is Chair and a tutor at SeniorNet Pakuranga. Audio
Jenene Crossan: Six months of life with Covid-19
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan became number 37 on the list of confirmed coronavirus cases in this country back in March, but she is still suffering from associated health issues - not to mention dealing… Audio
Spike in young people seeking mental health support
Kapiti Youth Support is reporting a 300% increase in the number of young people, aged between 10 and 24, seeking help for mental health issues post lockdown. CEO of KYS Raechel Osborne talks to Jesse.
…How to help children process anxiety about Covid-19
Imaginative play is the best way for children to work through their fears about the coronavirus pandemic, says psychologist Sarb Johal, and it's all the better when parents join in. Audio
How might Covid-19 affect children in the future?
Psychologist Sarb Johal discusses how children are making sense of the Covid-19 pandemic and how parents are helping them, when they themselves may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure. Audio
Orange Sky: company and clean laundry for the homeless
Orange Sky is a charity that offers free showers, laundry, and conversation to people who are homeless. The service is offered through vans - one in Auckland and one in Wellington, that are in… Audio
Melbourne’s tighter lockdown, SOS rescue from tiny island
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Lynn to look at Melbourne's move to tighten its lockdown and what impact that will have on the federal economy. A special payment is being made from the… Audio
New Zealanders in favour of euthanasia legislation
The latest survey from Research NZ shows that Kiwis continue to be heavily in favour of euthanasia legislation, while the cannabis question remains finely balanced. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show… Audio
SOS Business
We speak with David Downs about SOS Business - a not-for-profit initiative he has co-founded at the beginning of the lockdown period to help cafes, restaurants and small businesses around the country… Audio
Survey of NZ small business wellbeing shows troubling signs
Forty per cent of Kiwi small business owners feel running a small business impacts negatively on their mental health, while another 40% don't feel responsible for their staff's wellbeing. Xero's Craig… Audio
Where will accused mosque shooter's trial be held?
The accused mosque shooter's terror trial is still due to take place next year but exactly where and when is still up in the air.
Brenton Tarrant has pleaded not guilty to murdering 51 Muslim… Audio
Accused mosque shooter's letter: Lawyer urges against knee-jerk reaction
The government is being urged not to make a knee jerk legal reaction to revelations that the accused Christchurch gunman was able to pen and send a letter to an overseas supporter.
The Corrections… Audio
Riding High in the Saddle
Liz Duke is the riders co-ordinator and head coach at North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled. Her team of equine volunteers provide riding activities that increase the ability, strength and… Audio, Gallery
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West… Audio, Gallery
$15m donated to Chch terror attack victims, families
More than $15 million has so far been donated to three large funds to support the families affected by the Christchurch Terror Attacks. Audio