Religion
The Kaikōura man rebuilding the family church
If you've taken a drive past Kaikōura on State Highway One lately, you might've noticed some significant changes to a little old stone church. Audio
Rubbing out the rainbow
The line between freedom of expression, and suppression of other people's freedoms Audio
Resounding failure for Gloriavale school in latest ERO report
It's a resounding fail for Gloriavale Christian school according to its latest ERO report card. The private school operates out of the secretive community on the West coast of the South Island about… Audio
Long Read: When we were shunned
By Anusha Bradley: After leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Brad Miller and Cassie Dean were cut off from almost everyone they’d ever known. Audio
Gloriavale witness talks of 'crushing' treatment and forgiveness
Six former members claim they lived in slave-like conditions on a gruelling rotation of domestic duties.
Pope Francis a 'catastrophe', Cardinal George Pell claimed in anonymous memo
He also reportedly described Francis' approach as a "toxic nightmare".
Supporters demand sainthood for Benedict as Pope Francis leads funeral
Pope Francis has led the funeral of former Pope Benedict before tens of thousands of mourners, with some calling for the late pontiff to be made a saint.
Ex-Gloriavale woman describes working a week after giving birth
A former Gloriavale member says she returned to labour-intensive work a week after her baby was born.
Crystal Loyal is one of six former Gloriavale women are seeking a ruling they were employees, not… Audio
Tatiana Hotere's new play gets a hostile reaction
A new play exploring the intersection of grief, faith and sexuality has shocked the playwright when it become the target of a hate campaign. Catholic-raised Tatiana Hotere was also involved for many… Audio
How nihilism can be used as a weapon
Nihilism has existed in one form or another for hundreds of years, and it's back in fashion. Writer Wendy Syfret joins the show to discuss her new book, The Sunny Nihilist: How a meaningless life can… Audio
Are we already living in the Metaverse?
In 2019, computer scientist Riz Virk wrote a book called The Simulation Hypothesis, which outlined the 10 stages of technology development that would take us to the Simulation Point. He joins the show… Video, Audio
End of Ramadan celebrations
Ramadan is the most blessed month of the Islamic calendar. It began on the 1st of April and will end this Sunday evening on the 1st May. To explain how she will be celebrating the end of Ramadan is… Audio
The undeniable (and underrecognised) genius of the Calusa
The University of Georgia's Victor Thompson is the lead author of a just-published study shedding light on just how the Calusa, a Native American people of Florida's southwest coast, outlived so many… Audio
Pope attends but does not preside at Easter vigil service
Easter services are taking place around the world - including at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, where Pope Francis used his homily to condemn the cruelty of the war in Ukraine.
Culture, colonisation and the short and curlies
Western women have been pushed around by powerful marketing for around a century to maintain the hairless beauty standard, but that's not the same for all ethnicities. In episode four, presented and… Audio
A.C. Grayling: 'We're heading towards a series of catastrophes'
In his new book, For the Good of the World, English philosopher Professor A.C. Grayling outlines the biggest challenges he believes the world faces right now - climate change, technology and justice -… Audio
South Africa holds state funeral for Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The funeral mass for South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Desmond Tutu is taking place at a cathedral in Cape Town.
Christmas Day around the world: In pictures
Around the world Christmas celebrations involve fun with family and friends, and sometimes parades with tractors or fun with elephants.
Paul Kelly: "I've always loved Christmas music"
Paul Kelly, who was recently voted Australia's Most Respected Artist, has just released Paul Kelly's Christmas Train, a 22-song double album which sees the troubadour take an extensive deep dive into… Audio
A matter of faith: The Māngere congregation with 100% vaccinations
Church minister Suiva'aia Te'o says proactive communication, compassion and clear information have led to a fully vaccinated congregation.
