Spiritual Practices

Mindfulness and other forms of meditation are supposed to reduce stress, depression and anxiety. And for millions of people who practice these rituals, they do. But there is a dark side to meditation… Audio

They're some of New Zealand's most compelling landmark buildings. Bill McKay has written extensively about architecture in New Zealand. He's an Associate Head of the School of Architecture and… Audio

A selection of traditional and contemporary hymns. In this programme we're marking several occasions in the liturgical calendar: All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and Reformation Day. So expect some… Audio

Editor-in-chief of online magazine Estonian World, Silver Tambur reports from the Baltic region of Northern Europe, the Republic of Estonia, pop. 1,315,819 (est. 2014) and about to grow by several… Audio

The funeral industry is set for a major shake-up under a host of recommendations on how New Zealanders should be laid to rest. Audio

Any relaxing of the rules around people being buried on private rural land, as the Law Commission recommends, would have real impact on the Chatham Islands. Audio

Being able to be buried on the family farm and making it easier for private companies to run cemeteries and crematoriums are some of recommendations being put forward in a wide-ranging review. Audio

Operatore didattico at the Vatican Museums in Rome, who leads tours, lectures, and conducts seminars on theological aesthetics or the interdisciplinary study of religion and art. Audio

It's Labour Weekend tomorrow and a bit of DIY is on the agenda for many us, but for some that's now stretching as far as making our own coffins. Audio

Formerly of RNZ's Morning Report team, breakfast producer at BBC Radio Brighton Will Flockton reports from the country of England, which is part of the United Kingdom, and he discusses the aftermath… Audio

Prayas Theatre company are bringing over 25 cast members - including a former Shortland Street star - to the stage in a dynamic take on the acclaimed best-selling novel A Fine Balance by Rohinton… Audio, Gallery

For babies born into the Islamic faith, azaan is the prayer whispered into baby's ears by the father just after birth. Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in Hawkes Bay following Rizwanna Latiff on the job, a… Audio, Gallery

New Zealand writer and theatre-maker based in London, who is co-director of the global Fun Palaces campaign for wider participation in all forms of arts, science and culture (3-4 October), and Head of… Audio

It's the Jewish holiday season, but does news ever really sleep in the holy land? Bryan talks to Liat Collins. Audio