Christmas
Technology remains NZ's most sought after present this Christmas
The most sought after gift this Christmas is - not surprisingly - the latest piece of technology. Audio
Christmas in Bethlehem
Tamara Qumseya, a Palestinian from Bethlehem studying for her PHD in cross cultural psychology at Victoria University, talks to Wallace about Christmas in the birthplace of Jesus. Audio
Samuel Marsden and the introduction of Christianity to New Zealand
As Christmas draws ever nearer, so do the bicentennial celebrations of the introduction of Christianity to New Zealand. The man credited with making that introduction is Reverend Samuel Marsden who… Audio
A grand Christmas display on a miniature scale
About this time last year we met Steve Flaunty, the creator of a grand display on a miniature scale. One whole room of his Lower Hutt house is transformed every year into a Christmas village complete… Audio
Parenting over the holidays - free play is vital
The importance of free play for children and why letting them roam free over the holidays is good for their development. Scott Duncan is from AUT's Human Potential Research Centre. He is an associate… Audio
Arts commentator Courtney Johnston
Metro magazine's nomination of Michael Parekowhai's light house sculpture as a 'best is yet to come', and art books for Christmas. Audio
Spending steady in the lead-up to Christmas
In the lead-up to Christmas, people are spending 6-percent more on books and video games than the same time last year. Audio
The legendary First World War Christmas truce
In the month marking the 100th anniversary of the legendary First World War Christmas truce, Wayne Brittenden looks at how the warrior bishops on both sides managed to get the message of peace and… Audio
Fresh fast food with Richard Till
Christchurch celeb chef, Richard Till has some simple stuffing ideas for your Christmas Day poultry, and a great frozen dessert. Audio
Global Neighbours - 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). Estonia has became the first… Audio
Global Neighbours - Palestine
Reporting from Ramallah in the West Bank of the Palestinian territories, pop. 4,550,368 (est. 2014) is freelance journalist Nida' Tuma. Audio
Christmas Pudding Parfait
Recipe by Jacob Brown
From Afternoons on Friday 5 December 2014
Arts Ambassador - Poetry
NMIT creative-writing educator Cliff Fell recites the influence of the "classic" poems and poets. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Audio
Comfort food - made from Christmas leftovers
Food writer Laura Vincent, of the food blog Hungry & Frozen and the cookbook of the same name, gives you a few ideas for getting creative with leftovers, if you're faced at this point with a week of… Audio
New Potatoes with Honey Mustard Dressing and Crunchy Sprinkle
Recipe by Ruth Pretty
From Nine To Noon on Monday 23 December 2013
Herbed New Potatoes with Peas
Recipe by Ruth Pretty
From Nine To Noon on Monday 23 December 2013
Potatoes with Caperberry Vinaigrette
Recipe by Ruth Pretty
From Nine To Noon on Monday 23 December 2013
Strange Christmas traditions
Why do they decorate Christmas trees with spider webs in the Ukraine? And the country where Christmas dinner includes deep fried caterpillars. Author Joey Green knows all about the weird side of… Audio
Roast Muscovado Brined Turkey
Recipe by Jacob Stanley
From Nine To Noon on Monday 16 December 2013
