Justin Gregory

Justin Gregory makes one last trip back to the Republic of Whangamomona at the end of the Forgotten World Highway, joining the locals in a drink or two. But in the interests of a good cause, you… Audio

Written by Ismail Kadare, published by Text Publishing, reviewed by Justin Gregory. Audio

If you think Whangamomona is a bit out of the way, then think again. Just a few kilometres away, down what has to be one of the worst roads in the country is the abandoned settlement of Aotuhia… Audio

Justin Gregory takes the less travelled road to stay at an historic hotel, rediscover a lost civilisation, talk about the past, present and future of Whangamomona, and also join the locals in a drink… Audio

Christchurch artist Bridgit Anderson asked a local funeral home to let her shadow them for a year, documenting the care they provide for the deceased and their families. Audio

Written by Brady Udall, reviewed by Justin Gregory and published by Jonathan Cape. Audio

We've known for a while now that carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for the body, but did you know that just the taste of carbs can increase your physical strength? Audio

Justin Gregory asks academic Dr Alice Te Punga-Somerville, how can a book that was never published, and never read, tell us about who we are? Audio

Ingrid Hofma from Le Fresh talks about the summerfruit exporting season. Audio

"The Trouble Begins at Eight"- The tyranny of distance didn't stop American writer Mark Twain from visiting New Zealand in 1895, but some of what passed for hospitality here very nearly kept him here… Audio

Justin Gregory travels to Matiu/Somes Island in the middle of Wellington harbour with DOC staffers Paulette Wallace and Richard Nestor to explore what remains of the quarantine stations that operated… Audio

Justin Gregory talks to medical engineer Professor David Williams, reconstructive plastic surgeon Professor Swee Tan and industry consultant Reg Harris about the difficulties and the possibilities of… Audio

Justin Gregory's final look at Monumental New Zealand has a thought or two for those who did not share the sentiments expressed rather permanently in stone or bronze. Audio

Justin Gregory looks at all the old memorials to dead politicians and wonders why there don't seem to be many recent ones. Audio

The North Otago Memorial Oaks were planted to commemorate every soldier from the district who never made it home from the Great War. Audio

Why is New Zealand seemingly so obsessed with monuments, memorials, plaques and statues? Audio

Located in Castel Gandolfo in the hills above Rome, Specola Vaticana is one of the oldest observatories in the world. Formerly located in the Pope's summer palace, the observatory has just moved down… Audio

Ideas looks at theories of time - we can tell the time, but we're not so good at telling what time is. Audio

This week we take a relaxing look at all things to do with sleep. Audio

How coffee has been a driver in world history, economics and politics. Audio