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Sikhs seeking new life in Hawkes Bay
Around 20,000 Sikh's live in New Zealand. First built in 1999 the Sikh temple in Hastings served a tiny community but now around 1500 Sikhs live in the Hawkes Bay. What draws them there? Audio, Gallery
Sikhs seeking new life in Hawkes Bay
Around 20,000 Sikh's live in New Zealand. First built in 1999 the Sikh temple in Hastings served a tiny community but now around 1500 Sikhs live in the Hawkes Bay. What draws them there?
AudioIsraeli 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
Louisa Baillie: art and anatomy
Dunedin artist and scientist who has three degrees from the University of Otago (sculpture, health science, and a PhD in Anatomy). She uses her art and anatomy skills to work with cadavers and living… Audio
Oxford Dictionaries accused of sexism
Oxford Dictionaries have come under fire on social media amid accusations of sexism in its example sentences. A Canadian anthropologist tweeted the publisher last week about the sentences - which… Video, Audio
Giving back - Leprosy Mission NZ in Bangladesh
There are about 5 million people affected by leprosy around the globe. Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Justin Gregory bring us a story about high profile Asian New Zealanders in Bangladesh bringing aid to… Audio, Gallery
Giving back - Leprosy Mission NZ in Bangladesh
There are about 5 million people affected by leprosy around the globe. Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Justin Gregory bring us a story about high profile Asian New Zealanders in Bangladesh bringing aid to…
AudioChildren's Books with Kate De Goldi: three beautiful books
Kim Hill talks to writer Kate De Goldi about The Right Word; Roget and his Thesaurus by Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet, Enormous Smallness; a story of e e cummings by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by… Audio
"Boat People" - a Vietnamese family remembers
More than three million people were killed during the Vietnam War. The Chung family arrived in Wellington as part of the first wave of former refugees, known then as 'the boat people' from Vietnam. Audio, Gallery
"Boat People" - a Vietnamese family remembers
More than three million people were killed during the Vietnam War. The Chung family arrived in Wellington as part of the first wave of former refugees, known then as 'the boat people' from Vietnam.
AudioGrand New Opening - the China Cultural Centre
Dedicated to promoting Chinese culture through art and performance and strengthening ties between our countries, a new China Cultural Centre opens in Wellington, the second in Oceania. Audio, Gallery
Grand New Opening - the China Cultural Centre
Dedicated to promoting Chinese culture through art and performance and strengthening ties between our countries, a new China Cultural Centre opens in Wellington, the second in Oceania.
AudioThe Word of The Year: "Quaxing"
The English language is mutating faster than at any point in history thanks in large part to digital communications including social media. Audio
Poetry 2015 with Gregory O'Brien
Painter, poet, curator and writer whose latest book is See What I Can See: New Zealand Photography for the Young and Curious. He discusses some of the highlights of New Zealand poetry in 2015. Audio
Robert Dessaix: adoption, love and writing
Hobart-based writer, whose books include the memoirs A Mother's Disgrace and What Days Are For: a Collection of Musings. He is a guest at Writer's Week at the 2016 New Zealand Festival. Audio
Sino-English a new global language
Not “Chinglish” anymore. Professor Jonathan Stalling has created Sino-English, a new alphabet for 350 million speakers with world-wide applications. Audio, Gallery
Sino-English a new global language
Not “Chinglish” anymore. Professor Jonathan Stalling has created Sino-English, a new alphabet for 350 million speakers with world-wide applications.
AudioBoots on the ground
A listener criticises the term "boots on the ground" when it's referring to soldiers. Audio
Tim Crouch: living Shakespeare
Award winning UK actor and playwright who is visiting Auckland in partnership with the British Council to present his solo show, I, Peaseblossom, the story of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream… Audio
Old Samoan songs and stories made available online
A lack of new Samoan language resources in New Zealand has prompted a team to make available online old recordings of traditional Samoan songs and stories. Audio
