Tradition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the tradition of Bach himself, Rick Erickson is the Cantor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York City. Audio

Chefs Connie Clarkson, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Bayly join Professor Paul Spoonley. Noelle McCarthy is in the chair. Audio