Spirituality
Calling Home: Yanai Postelnik in Devon
Yanai Postelnik could never have imagined how his life was going to change when he arrived at Gaia House in Devon for a silent meditation retreat in 1990. He returned to Gaia House to work in 1991… Audio
New book highlights Beatles' sadness and tragedy
Craig Brown's new book, 1, 2, 3, 4: The Beatles In Time is not your bog-standard Beatles' bio. Brown has come up with a fresh take on the Fab Four - and a unearthed a few previously unknown gems… Video, Audio
Together at Home: Pico Iyer
'Together at Home' is a series of curated virtual conversations designed by the Aera Foundation to help us reflect and respond to our new reality. Derek Handley speaks to Pico Iyer about using the… Audio
Positive spiritual well-being associated with better mental health outcomes
We're a mostly secular country with low rates of church attendance, so what do we believe in and how do we find meaning in times of major distress? Audio
Marjorie Woollacott: Neuroscientist can explain spirituality and how it relates to the brain
Marjorie Woollacott's a professor of neuroscience at Oregon University as well as a keen meditator. She has also researched what may control us outside of our physical brains. Audio
Kelvin Cruickshank: just an ordinary guy
Psychic medium Kelvin Cruickshank talks about the downside of being a familiar face, extraordinary experiences, special friendships and the gift that brought him to tears. Audio
Dr Richard Egan - Caring for our elderly
Dr Richard Egan, fresh from the NZ Gerontology Nursing Conference, joins Wallace to talk about how we care for our elderly and what we should be doing differently. Audio
Dr Jean Watson - Nursing the way it should be
Jean Watson originally trained as a nurse in the 1960's but quickly became disillusioned with what she found. She has since spent her life trying to change the nursing profession into what she calls… Audio
Douglas Osto - Psychedelic Spirituality
Massey University's Dr Douglas Osto joins Wallace to talk about how the pursuit of enlightenment has often intersected with mind-altering drugs. His new book, Altered States - Buddhism and Psychedelic… Audio
John Thornley - Songs of the Spirit
Methodist lay-preacher John Thornley with the third in his series exploring the spiritual side of songs. Tonight, Bob Dylan's Like a Rolling Stone. Audio
Curtain Raiser: Messiaen - Éclairs sur l'au-delà
Illuminations of the Beyond expresses Messiaen's dazzlement and ecstatic spirituality in his last composition. Presented by Elizabeth Kerr. Audio
Thingyan! Burmese celebrate their New Year
It’s Thingyan time. Auckland's Burmese community are celebrating their New Year Festival, showcasing the seven ethnic nationalities with cultural and traditional performances, food stalls and more. Audio, Gallery
Thingyan! Burmese celebrate their New Year
It’s Thingyan time. Auckland's Burmese community are celebrating their New Year Festival, showcasing the seven ethnic nationalities with cultural and traditional performances, food stalls and more.
AudioDifferent Strokes
Former Radio New Zealand newsreader producer Chris Whitta and Spiritual Outlook host Mike Gourley on how they've adapted to everyday life after their respective strokes. Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 14 December 2014 - Riding for Redemption
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
Introducing - Angelo King and Jono Das
Angelo King and Jono Das, introducing their collaboration The Lion And The Lotus Audio
Peter Gutteridge Tribute
We salute this founding member of The Chills, The Clean and The Great Unwashed, and the founder and frontman of Snapper, with tributes from Peter Gutteridge's musical comrades including George D… Audio
The Clean talk solo material, longevity and their 10-date U.S tour
The Clean's Hamish and David Kilgour and Robert Scott are just finishing up a run of North American shows. Gemma Gracewood met up with the trio during their New York stop to talk about their three… Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 13 July 2014
Work and Worship - Exploring religious diversity in New Zealand workplaces. Audio
Krishna Farm
Located in the Motueka Valley near Nelson, this 12 hectare smallholding provides a satisfying means of livelihood for those working on the property, who are also wanting to become more spiritually… Audio