Spiritual Practices
Palestine
Freelance journalist Nida' Tuma reports from Ramallah in the West Bank of the Palestinian territories, pop. 4,550,368 (est. 2014). Audio
Converting Christianity
Bryan Crump talks to activist and public theologian Brian McLaren about The "Emergent Church" movement, and what it means to be a Christian in the 21st century. Audio
Playing Favourites with Julian Raphael
Director of Community Music Junction, an organisation which enables people to sing together and learn a range of musical instruments, and founding musical director of the Wellington Community Choir… Audio
Rebecca Henschke on Indonesia
Editor of Asia Calling, Rebecca Henschke reports from the world's most populous Muslims nation, the Republic of Indonesia. Audio
Has NZ got strict blasphemy laws?
The New Zealand Humanist Society's come out against the Harmful Digital Communications Act, which it says contains one of the world's strictest blasphemy laws. Audio
The Panel with Irene Gardiner and Michael Moynahan (Part 1)
Cold times in New Zealand. Whangarei's Anne Power has been in the High Court, appealing a conviction for ill-treating a horse that died. The New Zealand Humanist Society's come out against the Harmful… Audio
David Stubbs: making Belief
Emmy Award-winning director, writer and producer whose new documentary, Belief: the Possession of Janet Moses, is screening throughout the country at the New Zealand International Film Festivals. Video, Audio
Estonia
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)... the immigration debate - as… Audio
Parents call on NZ Govt to push Myanmar to release son
The father of a New Zealander imprisoned in Myanmar for insulting religion by posting a picture of Buddha in headphones on Facebook says the Government is refusing to advocate on his behalf. Nearly… Audio
The Spirited Gift
They come from all round Northland to eat, listen to music and GIVE in return. Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 2 August 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. We've lots of musical variety in the programme, including songs to mark Maori Language Week, a psalm from the Scottish Psalter and a hymn arranged for… Audio
India
Our correspondent in the second-most populated nation of the world, India, pop. 1,210,193,422 (census. 2011) is Bangalore-based, Shoba Narayan. Audio
Religion: Douglas Pratt
Waikato University's Religious Studies Professor Douglas Pratt on faith, the Bible and religion in New Zealand's 'secular' schools. Audio
Witch doctors in Auckland
Is it ok for Indian witch doctors to be practicing in New Zealand and running ads in papers? Audio
England
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, pop 53,012,456 (est. 2011)… Audio
Muslims celebrate Ramadan's end
Thousands of people across New Zealand have just celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid. Audio
Annual blessing of Nelson's fishing fleet
Several hundred people gathered at Nelson's waterfront yesterday for the annual blessing of the city's fishing fleet. Audio
Sir George Grey Special Collections – Religious treasures from Auckland City Libraries
Exploring the special collections of the Auckland City Libraries, and some of the religious treasures that lie within it. Audio
You Call this Art 2014 Part 2
The actor Cliff Curtis, composer Phil Dadson and authors Damien Wilkins and Georgina White discuss the importance of discovery in the process of creating new performances or writing. Justin Gregory is… Audio
The Children's House
Maverick and visionary, Mother Suzanne Aubert was responsible for New Zealand's first purpose-built child daycare centre behind Wellington's Basin Reserve. Both government and the public were… Audio