Spiritual Practices

Pope Francis has named 20 new cardinals, including representatives from New Zealand and Tonga as he continues his drive to reform the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. Audio

Dame Anne Salmond explores the radical nature of the settlement between the Whanganui River iwi and the Government signed in August 2014, recognising the river as a legal person in its own right. This… Audio

Pacific people are often portrayed as conservative Christians with one collective view on moral issues, particularly when it comes to sexual orientation. But despite this stereotype, there are many… Audio

Opening with the encounter between Hongi Hika and King George IV in London in 1820, Dame Anne Salmond traces the themes of rangatiratanga and sovereignty from then through the Declaration of… Audio

Tamara Qumseya, a Palestinian from Bethlehem studying for her PHD in cross cultural psychology at Victoria University, talks to Wallace about Christmas in the birthplace of Jesus. Audio

Member of the Waitangi Tribunal, lecturer in history at the University of Auckland, and co-author with Judith Binney and Atholl Anderson of Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History. Audio, Gallery

A High Court judge has stopped a woman from taking her children to Jehovah's Witness meetings or church services. Audio

From Rolling Stone Magazine to Grey Lynn, a world famous Indian artist interprets Auckland street life: a huge street art project taking place in Grey Lynn with world famous Indian street artist… Audio

Sonia Sly meets members of The Redeemed Motorcycle Ministry, including founding member Amos Perese Ale, female rider Ni Te Pou, and Rotorua-based William Rudolf whose contrasting perspectives and… Audio

In the month marking the 100^th anniversary of the legendary First World War Christmas truce, Wayne Brittenden looks at how the warrior bishops on both sides managed to get the message of peace and… Audio

Moscow had planned to celebrate the final instalment of Peter Jackson's film adaptation of The Hobbit, by putting an Eye of Sauron-style light on top of a skyscraper. But now, that plan has been… Audio

From one of the wealthiest countries on earth and home to Islam's holiest site, the Saudi Students Association in Wellington find surprisingly different riches living here. There are around 7000 Saudi… Audio

Dame Anne Salmond discusses Maori relations with the ocean, comparing Te Whanau a Apanui's opposition to the oil company Petrobras' drilling ship to the time 250 years earlier when canoes headed out… Audio

Mike Gourley profiles the Jewish festival of Hannukah. Audio

The Speaker of the House, David Carter, has given MPs until today to say whether they want to ditch the Christian prayer that's been read in parliament for more than half a century. Audio

Muslim New Zealanders are increasingly becoming the victims of racist abuse in the wake of the political focus on the potential threat from ISIS supporters. Audio

A decision will be made next week on whether to change the prayer that's been said in Parliament since 1962. Audio

City Councillor for the Parparaumu Ward, K.Gurunathan is a sharp-witted and passionate advocate for his patch of coast. Lynda follows Guru around Kapiti as he gathers signatures for a petition against… Audio

Mike Gourley meets up with members of the Contemplative Network of Aotearoa New Zealand, who use silent reflection, chanting, centring prayer, and meditation to explore their spiritual growth. Audio