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"This story in particular, it really kind of humanised him for me and made him a far more interesting character than I think he's normally portrayed," says University of Winchester's Brian Thornton. Audio

The foodie-farmer is throwing a more "relaxed" Christmas party this year, with just a 20-odd guestlist. Audio

To wrap up the year, the Music 101 team have gathered some of the great chats of 2024.  Audio

Ahead of her 'Joan As Police Woman' shows in New Zealand next May 2025, Joan Wasser jumps on the phone from Brooklyn to talk about how songwriting helped make sense of falling in love on new album. Audio

A new book offers a practical guide to singing in the shower. It plunges into questions ranging from ‘Why do I sound so good in my shower?’ to ‘How can singing in the shower help me overcome anxiety? Audio

"We wanted to leave the big city and all the stresses associated with the big city behind," Jeanette Woerner told Country Life.

"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.

A pretty jar of Kelly Gibney's Asian-inspired seasoning could serve as an edible Christmas gift that won't break the bank.

Every summer, Andrew McAllister sells up to 4,000 Christmas trees from his Rangiora farm.

Tim Dodd presents a special edition of New Horizons to pay tribute to the man who has hosted the programme for 45 years, William Dart. We hear from artists, producers and fellow critics who speak about William's unique contribution to music and radio in Aotearoa. Audio

Do you have so-called friends who lash out, relish your pain or minimise your struggles? Audio

Kiwis share their Christmas wishes on What's Your Story.

"Keep in that middle range of as close to 50 percent [charged] as you can" - Nick Gelling of Consumer NZ.

Julie Biuso shares the recipe for a "scrumptious beyond belief" lamb dish to wow your dinner guests.

"The fate of physical bookstores has been ruthlessly shaped by the pressures of our time" - former bookseller Hua Fang.

With summer in full swing, it's easy to start thinking about a quick getaway. But what about your pets?

When the need to watch the clock disappears our brains respond in some intriguing ways, writes Richard Larsen.

From Pacific dub to knotty guitars, Tony Stamp looks back at a year of musical offerings from Aotearoa. Video

Be careful carving your ham and take it easy hanging up festive decor. Audio

In the age of mobile phones, it's an etiquette dilemma worth revisiting.

Tony Stamp looks back at a year of musical offerings from the UK and North America. From industrial disco to affable country, these were 10 of the year's best. Video

The series creator, Joe Brumm, also announced his decision to step away from the popular children's animated show.

First Person - For people with dementia, it's increasingly hard to feel merry amidst the expectations and chaos of Christmas, writes Billie Pryde.

Here's what to consider this summer before your child runs starkers along the beach.