Death
Lawyer: Aus govt to blame for latest refugee death on Manus
A human rights lawyer says Australia's government is responsible for the latest death of a refugee on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island and will likely be responsible for more. Audio
Country music legend Glen Campbell dies
Country music legend Glen Campbell has died. We look back at his career with music reviewer Marty Duda. Audio
New Zealand families battle to get justice for overseas deaths
Kelly Savage, 27, died after spending ten days tied to a bed in a Japanese psychiatric ward. The struggle of his family to get answers about exactly what happened and hold people accountable brings… Audio
NZer killed 'fence surfing' jet blast at Caribbean beach
A New Zealand woman dies in the Caribbean after a jet engine blast knocks her to the ground. The 57 year old, whose identity isn't yet known, was doing what's known locally as fence surfing when… Audio
Kelvin Cruickshank: just an ordinary guy
Psychic medium Kelvin Cruickshank talks about the downside of being a familiar face, extraordinary experiences, special friendships and the gift that brought him to tears. Audio
Apology offered for failures that led to child's murder
The head of the Ministry for Vulnerable Children has apologised for multiple failings that led to the death of a toddler in Southland. Audio
Detective gives evidence at Christie Marceau inquest
The detective who told the Marceau family that the man who'd kidnapped their daughter had been granted bail became emotional as he recalled the moment in court. Audio
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has died
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has died. Variety's Senior Music Editor, Jem Aswad, says he was a "real trail blazer" of the grunge movement. Audio
Leslie Kean: can our minds survive death?
Leslie Kean is the author of "Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife". The case is made in the book for the conscious mind being liberated from the brain. How much… Audio
Court had grave concerns over man who killed a Southland toddler
New documents reveal the Invercargill District Court had grave concerns about a man being around children, and were surprised that Children Youth and Family did not share those concerns. The man was… Audio
Amazing advances in forensic medicine
How can advances in forensic medicine help reduce the work load of pathologists and coroners ? What would make a good new national strategy on organ donation ? Kathryn Ryan talks to David Ranson the… Audio
The American Way of Death
The US writer Caitlin Doughty is a mortician who is keen to talk about how death can be a positive experience for the bereaved. Providing a fresh perspective on a topic made famous by Jessica Mitford… Audio
Could brush with death affect your sleeping patterns?
Could your sleeping patterns change if you've had a near-death experience? Massey University Psychologist Natasha Tassell-Matamua wants people to get in contact with her who've experienced near death.
…Death, religion and anxiety
Many of us have experienced the fear of death - but does religious belief mitigate that anxiety? It's a big question that two academics, Professor Jamin Halberstadt and Dr Jonathan Jong, have tried to… Audio
Work hard, smell bad, die young
A government survey in Japan has just found that 1 in 5 workers are at risk of dying from overwork. Audio
Reuben Paterson: glittering WOW
Kim Hill talks to New Plymouth-based artist Reuben Paterson, best known for his glitter paintings. His work will provide a backdrop to this year's World of Wearable Art showcase, and his new solo… Audio
David Livingstone Smith: creepiness
Kim Hill talks to Dr David Livingstone Smith, professor in philosophy at the University of New England, director of the Human Nature Project, and author of the 2011 book, Less Than Human. He wrote A… Audio
Nights' Culture - Hip Hop
University of Auckland ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke talks about the links between hip hop and violent death and highlights some tracks by, and some about, dead rappers. Audio
Man has been found dead outside Queen St shop
Police are investigating a suspicious death on Auckland's Queen Street. Audio
Zen and the Art of Dying
Zenith Virago is a self-described "death walker", her work includes demystifying death and encouraging open discussion. She's the subject of the documentary "Zen and the Art of Dying". Video, Audio
