Sonia Sly

Nicola Legat, publishing director at Random House discusses the advantages of working with an established publisher. Audio

There are a number of avenues available for those with a book in mind whether publishing in hard-copy or going digital. Maggie Tarver from The New Zealand Society of Authors shares her insights; and… Audio

Why is it that some actors appear on our TV screens over and over again? Perhaps it's because those actors are more aware of their 'brand'. Peter Feeney and Miranda Harcourt share their experience in… Audio

Poetry and performance combine in a competition for young people. Audio

Grahame Sydney's Central Otago: Moving beyond cliches, this publication is a document of Grahame's love of Central Otago which is beautifully illustrated in this pictorial masterpiece. And a bad girl… Audio

Getting ready to debut her new work at the New Zealand International Arts Festival 2012, director/actor Nina Nawalowalo talks about getting back on stage, magic, and the secret to taking the world by… Audio

The Chinese have been an established community in New Zealand for more than a century, but it's only now that we're beginning to see more Asian faces within mainstream media and within the arts… Audio

Based in a studio in Island Bay Wellington, this German-born jeweller works at great pace to create his unmistakeable designs. His work is held in private and public collections in national galleries… Audio

Why is it that some actors appear on our TV screens over and over again? Perhaps it's because those actors are more aware of their 'brand'. Peter Feeney and Miranda Harcourt share their experience in… Audio

Monk-making, silent retreats and the ritual involved in creating Buddha statues are just some of the topics of discussion when Sonia Sly meets a travel writer who loves going off the beaten track. Audio

In the world of antique furniture, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and knowledge is king. Sonia Sly was fascinated to find out how modern-day craftspeople bring relics from the past back to life… Audio

The trials and tribulations of bringing up an autistic child. Jo and Steve Paull are both teachers and musicians in their own right. When they discovered that their son was autistic they tried every… Audio

Immortality, ancestors from the past and childhood memories are the source of inspiration for some of the creative spirits that Sonia Sly meets in Spiritual Outlook. Audio

Sonia Sly finds out the secret ingredient in Hare Krishna cooking, she meets a man who turned away from his Catholic roots and is celebrating 25 years within the Hare Krishna faith, and a woman who… Audio

Sonia Sly investigates the art of cake decorating and just like the movies, it's going 3D. Audio

Established in France through Puce Muse, New Orchestra Practices (NOP) are transforming the way audiences experience, and participate in live music. Audio

Sonia Sly meets a man who miraculously survived without any kidneys, but first she gets an inside look at the process her Mum undergoes as a 'home dialysis' patient in Christchurch. Audio

Sonia Sly asks Nolwenn Hugain how video game joysticks can allow you to play music at the touch of a button. Audio

Book Track have created software to enable soundtracks to be synchronised with your favourite books. But does it detract from the joy of reading and using your own imagination? Sonia Sly met with… Audio

Sonia Sly finds out about the competitive nature of the international female barbershop scene with four women who have plenty of personality and voices to boot. Audio