Sonia Yee

Sonia Yee chats to Christchurch Free Theatre stalwart, George Parker Audio

In the lead up to the Festival of Japan in Wellington, Producer Sonia Yee takes a look at how New Zealanders connect with Japanese culture and gets herself into a bit of a fold at an origami… Audio

Sonia Yee visits the weekely art workshop at Mary Potter Hospice in Kapiti, and also their exhibition Filght of Fancy which is currently on at the Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space at Paraparaumu… Audio

Sonia Yee takes a look at whether The Arts Centre of Christchurch has its finger on the pulse. Audio

Sonia Yee catches up with Wellington-based violinist Elena whose brand of music combines classical and contemporary violin with Maori instrumentation. Now she's introducing traditional Chinese… Audio

An Eye into the World, Sonia Yee investigates the explorations of daily life in Africa, captured through the lens of documentary photographer Karim Sahai. Audio

In 2008, the self-help and motivational market was estimated at a worth of US $11 billion dollars.But beyond the books and seminars presented by motivational speakers across the globe, there are other… Audio

Before a new play makes it onto the stage, it goes through a workshop process, it's an opportunity for the writer to hear the voices and find out what does or doesn't work. One play is a script by… Audio

Tucked away in a quiet Christchurch cottage is jazz and blues musician Stu Buchanan. He's humble for a man who has worked with international performers such as Nat Adderly and Shirley Bassie. Sonia… Audio

Previously The Asian Report featured the voices of the Wellington Filipino Community Choir. Sonia Yee meets a member of that choir - Flora Nogoy. Audio

For some, the City Mission is a life-saver. They're an organisation dedicated to helping those in need. For Margaret Gilbert, working at the Christchurch City Mission is 'feel good,' but there is a… Audio

For the Filipino community, music is an integral part of everyday life and culture. It brings families together, sets the scenes for festive activities and allows for the blossoming of romance. But… Audio

Kirsty Henderson and Grant Parrett opened Jail House Accommodation in the mid 1990's. One of the top-rated hostels for its size in Australasia; the jailhouse theme is in-keeping with the history of… Audio

More often than not, the experience of adapting to another culture and lifestyle can be very stressful. But not so for artist Scott Flanagan who recently spent three months on an artist in residency… Audio

2010 is a year worth celebrating for the Clutha district, as it marks the 75th anniversary of the building of The Clutha Bridge. Audio

What would happen if Auckland decided to rip down its Sky Tower, or Christchurch no longer had its Cathedral Square? Fair to say the citizens have a fair attachment to both those structures. For… Audio

When it comes to pleasures of the flesh, Eden Thomson has a love for finding out what his can withstand. He could hang all day and all night suspended by meaty hooks, just for fun. Audio

When it comes to experiencing mental illness or depression there are cultural factors that come into play, especially for new migrant communities in New Zealand. Sonia Yee investigates the theme of… Audio

Sharon Ng claims she was never ambitious whilst studying at fashion design school. But judging by her success, hers is a quiet and more determined ambition. Sonia Yee meets the woman behind the NG… Audio

According to her husband Tim, Suriah Burns is one of the best Malaysian cooks in New Zealand. Producer Sonia Yee meets up with the Malaysian-born woman whose passion for food and people have helped… Audio