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A philospher and roving book editor; David Hall works for Bridget Williams Books and recently completed a doctorate at Oxford University in political philosophy, specifically on the nature of… Audio

Gavin Bishop - illustrator, co-creator of such beloved characters as Mr Whistler, Quaky Cat, and Mrs McGinty, writer of quirky original stories, and re-teller of European classics and Maori mythology… Audio, Gallery

Australian Tom Burlinson says he started listening to Frank Sinatra when he was three - and these days he channels the voice of Sinatra at live performances of songs from the man known as 'Ol' Blue… Video, Audio

Sharon Murdoch is the first woman to have a regular political cartooning spot in the country, and is also the brains behind Munro, the crossword cat. Charlotte Wilson visits her in her studio to ask… Audio, Gallery

A selection of traditional and modern hymns. Pilgrims make an appearance in this week's hymns, which include O Happy Band of Pilgrims, Light of the Lonely Pilgrim's Heart and He Who Would Valiant Be… Audio

As the Wellington leg of the New Zealand International Film Festival announces another year of record attendances, Dan Slevin limps across the finish line with his final festival diary entry for 2016.

Australian writer Kate Holden's first book In My Skin is a brutally honest memoir of her time as a prostitute and heroin addict in Melbourne. She is New Zealand for the Christchurch Word Festival and… Audio

A selection of traditional and modern hymns. It's Transfiguration Sunday this week, and we begin the programme with Charles Wesley's hymn Christ, whose glory fills the skies. Also in the programme… Audio

Dan Slevin’s latest post from the New Zealand International Film Festival in Wellington, featuring Equity, Chronesthesia, Sieranevada and Truman.

The festival has completed its Auckland season but continues in Wellington. Here’s Dan Slevin’s second snapshot of his festival.

Jeremy Olds is off to Columbia University in New York to complete a Master of Arts in journalism, with a focus on arts and culture. The 26 year old has already made a name for himself here, twice… Audio

The shortlist for this year's Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel was announced this week. Award founder and convener of the judging panel Craig Sisterson takes a look at the finalists and reflects… Audio

New Zealand's suicide rates remain stubbornly high. Philippa Tolley explores what else can be done to turn them around. Video, Audio

A selection of traditional and modern hymns. Some familiar favourites in today's programme, including Immortal Invisible, Amazing Grace, and Dear Lord and Father of Mankind. Audio

The New Zealand International Film Festival has arrived in Wellington and Dan Slevin reports on what he saw on opening weekend.

From accountancy to a life on stage - Teddy Tahu Rhodes is one of our most successful operatic singers. He is back in New Zealand to play the lead role in 'NZ Operas Sweeney Todd. He joins Wallace to… Audio

"This film is about my culture when it was interrupted by your culture" - indigenous Australian David Gulpilil reflects on the impact of colonisation on the Northern Territory community he calls home… Audio

Documentary director Amanda Evans discusses our on-going fascination with the Gloriavale community. She's been filming in the community for several years now and the third part of her television… Audio

Sister Corita's Summer of Love is coming to City Gallery. Described as a "Joyous Revolutionary" the Roman Catholic nun captured the civil rights movement, protests against the Vietnam War and condemns… Audio