Identity
Food for the soul - Pomegranate Kitchen
An initiative that unites a group of former refugees - women from Afghanistan, Syria, Iran and Africa - is launching in Wellington. They're making a living from what they love doing best - cooking and… Audio, Gallery
Americas Cup in Queenstown
The family of Efeso Collins were denied VIP seats at the Auckland Town Hall for his swearing in as the usher didn't believe they were Council guests. Audio
Family of councillor discriminated against
The family of Efeso Collins were denied VIP seats at the Auckland Town Hall for his swearing in as the usher didn't believe they were Council guests. Audio
Another woman claims police application was unfairly rejected
A second Whakatane woman has come forward saying her application to join the police force has also been unfairly rejected. Audio
New Auckland Councillor's Samoan family refused seats
A newly elected Auckland Councillor's Samoan family has been refused access to specially-arranged seating at the council inauguration, in what he regards as racial discrimination. Audio
Tea anyone?
Tea anyone? In the face of immigration concerns and the refugee crisis, some Kiwis feel it is time to celebrate the positive role migrant communities play in making New Zealand a great place to live… Audio, Gallery
Rufus Wainwright: opera, meth and family
New York-born, Montreal-raised singer songwriter Rufus Wainwright will celebrate his love for opera, orchestra and divas when he brings selections from Prima Donna and Rufus Does Judy to the Auckland… Audio
Greg Hopkinson and Sally Lewis: meditation in Mexico
Kim Hill talks to Ishaya monks Greg Hopkinson and Sally Lewis, who teach ascension meditation in New Zealand, and have co-produced the new documentary, Choice, which shows people finding peace through… Audio
Is the 8-hour working day redundant?
To many, Labour Day means just a long weekend rather than its original intent of marking the right to work just 8 hours a day. But with recent struggles to secure minimum working hours for fast-food… Audio
Alison McCulloch: post-natal depression
Research indicates about 15% of mothers suffer from this serious health issue, but it often go undetected and untreated, says investigative journalist Alison McCulloch. She's just published a large… Audio
Model Talk
Sonia Sly meets two New Zealand models to talk about life on and off the runway. Audio, Gallery
Mary Daish: changing kitchens
Kim Hill talks to architect Mary Daish, whose practice has a particular focus on kitchen design. With her mother, cook and food writer Lois Daish, she discussed the social issues expressed in our… Audio
Collins says bad parenting drives crime, not poverty
Police Minister Judith Collins says crime is driven mainly by poor parenting, not by poverty. Audio
The Science of Identity
It's the science of identity, and how we define who we are. But how do we do this? Is it through blood, DNA, whakapapa, or our cultural environment? Audio
Robert Forster: Grant McLennan and the Go-Betweens
Kim Hill talks to Brisbane singer-songwriter Robert Forster, best known for his work with songwriting partner Grant McLennan, with whom he co-founded The Go-Betweens. The band, formed in 1977, made… Audio
Target to cut child poverty not: complicated: researcher
Max Rashbrooke, a researcher and writer on inequality, setting a target to eradicate child poverty is not as complicated as the Prime Minister makes out. Audio
Doryun Chong: M+, curation, and the Walters Prize
Kim Hill talks to Doryun Chong, Deputy Director and Chief Curator at M+ Hong Kong, and former Curator of Painting and Sculpture at MoMA. He is the judge of the 2016 Walters Prize. Audio
Shannon Te Ao: Walters Prize winner
Kim Hill talks to artist, writer and curator Shannon Te Ao, whose current research interests include performance and video art practices. He lectures at Whiti o Rehua School of Art, Massey University… Audio
Sarah Laing: Katherine Mansfield and comics
Kim Hill talks to graphic designer, illustrator, and writer Sarah Laing. She is co-editor (with Rae Joyce and Indira Neville) of Three Words: an Anthology of Aoteraoa/NZ Women's Comics (Beatnik… Audio, Gallery
Don Brash: A Tragicomedy in Five Parts
Toby Today - With Don Brash back in the news over 'Māori favouritism', Toby Morris takes a look at the former National Party leader's political career.
