Tradition
From the Archives - D-Day for Ducks
In 1973 Alan Wilkes was out with his Labrador Zara and comrades at the opening of the duck shooting season. This story from the Spectrum archives was recorded on Kohangatera, a network of lagoons… Audio
'Rural, rustic and exploiting my mother's talents'
A vintage photo of a little girl called Molly Mabel sits above racks of pint-sized traditional woollen jumpers, booties and beanies in a Hunterville shop. Who was Molly and how is she helping to warm… Audio
Bulls for sale after Gabrielle - celebrating the wins
Kokopuru Station in northern Hawke's Bay had slips and sinkholes a-plenty but the Hallmark Angus cattle stud managed to rebuild the farm ahead of their annual bull sale. Audio
RSA cancels plans to include Muslim prayer in ANZAC service
Titahi Bay RSA has cancelled plans to include a Muslim prayer at the end of its ANZAC service, after it received backlash from ex-servicemen and people online, including violent threats. Audio
Waka Odyssey - Voyaging the Pacific
What's it like to voyage across the ocean in a traditional double-hulled waka, with only the stars and traditional knowledge to guide you? Four voyagers across the Pacific share their stories at the… Video, Audio
Where do Christmas traditions come from?
Christmas is a beloved holiday in New Zealand, yet most of us don't much of a clue about the traditions that go with it. Mark Forsyth has been knee-deep in mistletoe researching its origins for his… Audio
US Army facing suit for denying access to Hawaii group
A lawsuit in Hawaii alleges the U.S. Army is violating a court settlement by restricting access to cultural sites in a valley considered sacred by many Hawaiians.
Lorna Piatti-Farnell - Halloween traditions
Associate Professor Lorna Piatti-Farnell is director of the Popular Culture Research Centre at AUT. She explains the traditions around Halloween and why it's becoming more and more popular here in New… Audio
Shoes cost more than the latest tech gadget
How much attention do you pay to your feet and what is the cost of wearing bad shoes? Footwear designer Takano Keitaro says he sees more damage today to people's feet than ever before. Audio
Rick Erickson, Cantor
In the tradition of Bach himself, Rick Erickson is the Cantor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York City. Audio
Kirkcaldie's Christmas farewell
Farewells are never easy, but after 152 years in business it's time for Kirkcaldie and Stains to say goodbye. It's a store that has maintained many of its traditions, including the reintroduction of a… Audio
Auckland's food scene is diverse, but only for those who can afford it
Chefs Connie Clarkson, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Bayly join Professor Paul Spoonley. Noelle McCarthy is in the chair. Audio
Strings attached
New Zealand doesn't have a long history of puppeteering compared to other parts of the world where puppets still continue to serve as storytellers, reinforcing cultural traditions and bringing myths… Audio
Pulling all the Strings
New Zealand doesn't have a long history of puppeteering compared to other parts of the world where puppets still continue to serve as storytellers, reinforcing cultural traditions and bringing myths… Audio
John Pule: Suitcase
The recent Niue Arts and Culture Festival took as its theme the question "Who am I?" and called on Niuean artists to ponder ideas of identity and how they might renew, rethink and reclaim their… Audio
Insight for 19 October 2014 - Culturally Motivated Crime
Lynda Chanwai-Earle explores what more needs to be done to counter culturally sanctioned crime in NZ. Video, Audio
Insight for 18 May 2014 - Maori Women Speak Up
Leigh McLachlan asks whether only allowing men to speak on the Marae is sexism or upholding ancestral teachings? Audio