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Etgar Keret: This Israeli Life
Etgar Keret's books are apparently the most shoplifted in Israel. His latest book is called “The Seven Good Years” and it spans between the time author Etgar Keret had his first son, to the death of… Audio
Journey to recovery
Ex-marathon runner Bruce Bassett was cycling meters away from his family home when a car door swung open, forcing him to swerve into an oncoming car and a future with paralysis. Audio
No getting down on depression
'Every Brilliant Thing' is a UK theatre production that has been referred to as the funniest show you'll ever see about depression. Audio
Taking My Mother to the Opera
Poet Diane Brown has made good use of her private life in her writing over the years - much to her mothers' chagrin, who probably wouldn't appreciate her new book much, either. Taking My Mother to the… Audio
Pete Carter - Buddy's Brother
Pete Carter is a poet, a short story writer and a keen rambler. His latest book, Buddy's Brother, follows his month-long journey along Britain's' South West Coast Path, a walk keenly associated with… Audio
Israeli writer Etgar Keret: The Seven Good Years
Etgar Keret is one of Israel's best known writers - from short fiction and graphic novels to radio broadcasts. Usually he writes in Hebrew but his last book, a memoir covering seven years from the… Audio
Health: At what age can you decide your medical treatment?
When is a young person old enough to determine their medical treatment, including refusing help that could extend their lives? For the medical profession these are some of the hardest ethical… Audio
Musical Siblings - Mara TK and Billy TK Jnr.
Lynn Freeman is joined by Musical Siblings Mara TK and Billy TK Jnr. Mara is a member of Electric Wire Hustle, Fly My Pretties, and Data Hui, composed music for the play Hikoi, and has collaborated… Audio, Gallery
Making the transition
Long before Caitlin Jenner came out, people who feel they have been born in the wrong body have taken steps to change what gender they're identified as. What's changed now though is that some… Audio
New Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier
Former Principal Family Court Judge Peter Boshier was one of our highest profile judges during his eight years in that role, and intends to bring the same openness to his new role as Chief Ombudsman.
…Health ethics - designer babies
Should parents be able to determine their baby's gender? Or choose its genetic makeup so it can be a donor for another child? Lynn Freeman spoke to Dr Jeanne Snelling who's an academic lawyer, and the… Audio
Musical Siblings - Like A Storm
Like A Storm is a Canadian based Auckland hard rock band that has been making waves in North America where they are almost constantly on tour. In the US their last three singles have been the highest… Audio
Live The Dream - Jessikha Leatham-Vlasic
23 year old Jessikha Leatham-Vlasic has a 16 month old son, and they and her partner live with her family in West Auckland. Even with all that support, she's found it a struggle at times to complete… Audio
Musical Dynasties - Don and Tony Wilson
Don Wilson was a member of Ebony, The Heartbreakers and wrote The Ballad of Happy Feet about a penguin that turned up on the Kapiti Coast a few years ago. He's due to release a new album in 2016 and… Audio
Musical Siblings - Koile
Koile is a pacific reggae band from Dunedin, although these days its members are spread all over the show. Koile reconvened recently for a gig in their hometown and Shaun D Wilson took the chance to… Audio
New Years Honours: genealogy
Kathleen Hansen became curious about her own family history, that curiosity has lead to many years of detectrive work and, in the New Years Honours list, a Queens service medal. It's for services to… Audio
Musical Siblings - The Sami Sisters
The Sami Sisters are a prodigious musical trio. Anji has collaborated aplenty, as well as releasing an EP under her own name, and making up half of the band She's So Rad. Priya also has an EP out… Audio
Massey textiles and innovation
New Zealand has plenty of design talent and no shortage of innovative ideas, but what opportunities exist for our emerging designers, especially in the area of textiles? Sonia Sly headed to Massey… Audio, Gallery
Exercise in physical and emotional endurance
Antenatal depression affects at least one in eight mothers according to research undertaken by Auckland University's, 'Growing up in New Zealand' study, while other research suggests that one in six… Video, Audio
Puppets: More than child's play
Puppets are more than simply child's play, according to Jim Richards and Bridgette Murphy who work with community groups, schools and organisations around New Zealand making giant puppets and other… Audio