Sobriety
Franco Heke: 'We know that we're creating a new way'
The rise of sober partying Over the last couple of years there has been a growing trend towards cutting down - or even totally eliminating - alcohol. Eighteen months ago Garage Project launched it's… Audio
Gabriel Byrne: 'We all walk with ghosts'
Hollywood leading man Gabriel Byrne has played some memorable roles in his prolific film career, but his new autobiography, Walking With Ghosts, could be considered his boldest and most dramatic work… Audio
My Current Song: Sam Bartells - 'Sign'
New Zealand rock-country musician Sam Bartells has just released 'Sign', the second single off his upcoming EP, Let's Go, due out early October. Audio
The Lockdown and Your Sobriety
For many people this is a time of hightened anxiety and for alcoholics and addicts in recovery this can be a trying time for their sobriety. Self-described comedian and depressed alcoholic James… Audio
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody on sobriety and the band's return to NZ
New Zealand has a sense of isolation and melancholy similar to Northern Ireland, says Snow Patrol singer-songwriter Gary Lightbody, so he feels a kinship with this country. Snow Patrol return to NZ… Audio
Alcoholism knows no barriers
Maeve was a 28 year old with a good job when she found out she was on the brink of liver failure. Most alcoholics are working people in committed relationships, according to Alcoholics Anonymous… Audio