Sonia Sly

Brisbane-based artist, Grant Stevens went to fine arts school (QUT) because he was good at drawing. Years on he's come out the other end having lost his knack with a pencil, because he's too busy… Audio

Highwic is one of New Zealand's finest Carpenter Gothic houses built by Alfred and Eliza Buckland more than 150 years ago. Located in Auckland's Newmarket, the house remained in the Buckland family… Audio

Last year around 27,000 new mothers had contact with the New Zealand La Leche League, a non-profit, volunteer organisation that supports breastfeeding. Monthly meetings give women a chance to share… Audio

Is Girl Guiding relevant today and if so, how has it changed? Audio

This week Sonia Sly meets Amit Dhull and Sri Rajasekar, two men whose lives have intersected through a love of cricket. Together they have undergone a process of 'transformation' through life's… Audio

When the Auckland-based street-style fashion blog Four Eyes was born, Chin Tay - (one of four photographers) had no idea how to use a camera. It was four friends who had an undeniable love for… Audio

Shapeshifting is a conference organised by AUT featuring local and international guest speakers, academics, and innovators involved in the world of fashion and textiles. The conference is the first of… Audio

Wellington-based Beth Houston shares her views on apartheid and recalls her experience as an election observer at the 1994 General Elections. Audio

At Whitireia Polytechnic 16 students are studying to become Hip Hop MC's. Some have performance experience and have toured around New Zealand, whilst others have little or no experience in the public… Audio

Marching New Zealand was first established in the 1930's during the Depression era, as a way for young women to maintain health and fitness. It became a popular and accessible sport for young girls… Audio

Every year, teams from around the country gather to compete in the New Zealand Marching Championships, and this year the event was held at Te Raupara Arena in Porirua City. Audio

Andy Watson, Jeff Sluka, Josh Neilson, Paul Curwen and Stefan Engeseth talk to Sonia Sly about courting fear, an industry that capitalises on our love of being scared stiff, and why we buy into… Audio

Jeff Sluka, Craig Bryan, Craig Hoyle and Joseph Le Doux talk to Sonia Sly about modern day threats and fears and how servicemen in combat deal with their fear in the face of war. Audio

Joseph Le Doux, Neil McNaughton, Phillip Baker and Marcia Read talk to Sonia Sly about phobias and anxiety in relation to our fears, and whether or not fear and anxiety is passed on in the womb. Audio

Richard Charmley, Margaret Bowater and Joseph Le Doux talk to Sonia Sly about how we're affected by our fears and the purpose of nightmares. Audio

This week Sonia Sly visits a house which is referred to as Stillwaters Community. Ten people tenant the house, and part of their role is to make themselves available for weekly organised events where… Audio

It's the story of Invercargill-born and raised Craig Hoyle. As a former member of the Exclusive Brethren, he reveals the reality of growing up in a world of restrictions and constraints, where access… Audio

In an inner city Wellington studio a young woman brings her memories of childhood to life through anime art. Her work is definitively Manga - elfish female warrior characters with huge eyes, athletic… Audio

Christchurch-based musician David Thorpe often tours as a multi-instrumentalist and one man band, but his greatest love affair has been with the humble harmonica. Audio