Spiritual Practices
Why spirituality shouldn't be dismissed as unscientific.
Depression, anxiety, and stress are hitting teens and adults harder than ever. But part of the answer is something many overlook or dismiss as unscientific says Dr. Lisa Miller. Spirituality. A… Audio
The day I met the Dalai Lama
Back in 1992, Nights listener Dean met his holiness and got to spend an afternoon with him - and even gave the Dalai Lama a hot tip. Audio
Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama hopes to live past 130
"I have done my best so far. At the least, I hope to still live for 30 or 40 years more," he said to a room filled with devotees and reporters.
This Weekend: Dunedin celebrates Dalai Lama's 90th
Dhargyey Buddhist Centre Trust chairperson Peter Small joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Dalai Lama says he'll be reincarnated, denies China say in succession
The Dalai Lama says that he will be reincarnated and that his non-profit institution will have the sole authority to identify his reincarnation.
Freaky Friday: A mystery in the Maldives
Freaky Friday is home to all of your weird, unexplained, and occult stories. This Friday we are joined by Rachel, who's currently in Vietnam, but her story stems from a holiday in the Maldives. Audio
Destiny Church protest demands 'un-Kiwi', acting PM says
Acting PM labels Destiny Church call for NZ to become a Christian nation as "un-Kiwi," after protesters chanted "no immigration without assimilation" and set flags on fire.
Did humans evolve to be religious?
Dr Will Gervais, a cultural evolutionary psychologist based at Brunel University of London and author of a new book Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Freaky Friday
We listen to the unexplained and spooky stories that give us goose bumps. Last week, we were joined by Kate, but didn't get through her whole story. So back by popular demand, Kate is back to finish… Audio
With first ride in 'popemobile', Leo XIV starts inaugural ceremony
Tens of thousands, including dozens of world leaders, are celebrating the new leader of the world's 1.4. billion Catholics.
'Excellent backhand':Tennis champ invites Pope for quick rally
The new head of the Catholic Church "has an excellent backhand and is a formidable competitor", according to one report.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system, cheers of joy… Audio
10 things to know about the new pope
Here's what you should know about Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
NZer recalls moment Pope Leo XIV was revealed
Cheers of joy erupted in Rome as Senior Cardinal Dominique Mambert stepped onto St Peter's balcony to announce who had been selected to next lead the Catholic Church. New Zealander Johnny Sutherland… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, a new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including… Audio
Three big clues about Pope Leo from his first speech
His name choice, the words he spoke and his choice of attire all offer signals of how his papacy will unfold. Audio
NZ Catholics react to election of Pope Leo XIV
Some Catholics here in New Zealand have been heading to church to pray for the new Pope. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Americans react to election of Pope Leo XIV
The world has a new pope, American Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Professor at the center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology at De Paul University Dr… Audio
Pope Leo XIV becomes first American Pope
An American Cardinal has been elected to lead the 1.4 billion members of the Catholic Church. Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Massey University Emeritus Professor of History Peter… Audio
American Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
Bells rang as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel at the end of just the second day of voting. A little-known moderate and for the first time a pontiff originally from the United States. Pope… Audio
