Sonia Sly

Luke Hanna refers to himself as a manly man who likes to dance. But although he's had an enviable international dance career, he still believes that there are still negative perceptions about male… Audio

Any professional has to have not only the right tools for the job, but also the right space from which to work and be productive. Audio

This year New Zealand will be taking its largest contingent to Edinburgh to-date. Around 200 artists from New Zealand will converge upon Scotland's capital city to perform in an array of festivals… Audio

Zoe, Morgan and Ruth Sibbald - the siblings behind international jewellery brand Zoe & Morgan. Established in London by Zoe and her brother Morgan ten years ago, the brand quickly caught the attention… Audio

Brisbane-based artist, Grant Stevens went to fine arts school (QUT) because he was good at drawing. Years on he's come out the other end having lost his knack with a pencil, because he's too busy… Audio

Highwic is one of New Zealand's finest Carpenter Gothic houses built by Alfred and Eliza Buckland more than 150 years ago. Located in Auckland's Newmarket, the house remained in the Buckland family… Audio

Last year around 27,000 new mothers had contact with the New Zealand La Leche League, a non-profit, volunteer organisation that supports breastfeeding. Monthly meetings give women a chance to share… Audio

Is Girl Guiding relevant today and if so, how has it changed? Audio

This week Sonia Sly meets Amit Dhull and Sri Rajasekar, two men whose lives have intersected through a love of cricket. Together they have undergone a process of 'transformation' through life's… Audio

When the Auckland-based street-style fashion blog Four Eyes was born, Chin Tay - (one of four photographers) had no idea how to use a camera. It was four friends who had an undeniable love for… Audio

Shapeshifting is a conference organised by AUT featuring local and international guest speakers, academics, and innovators involved in the world of fashion and textiles. The conference is the first of… Audio

Wellington-based Beth Houston shares her views on apartheid and recalls her experience as an election observer at the 1994 General Elections. Audio

At Whitireia Polytechnic 16 students are studying to become Hip Hop MC's. Some have performance experience and have toured around New Zealand, whilst others have little or no experience in the public… Audio

Marching New Zealand was first established in the 1930's during the Depression era, as a way for young women to maintain health and fitness. It became a popular and accessible sport for young girls… Audio

Every year, teams from around the country gather to compete in the New Zealand Marching Championships, and this year the event was held at Te Raupara Arena in Porirua City. Audio

Andy Watson, Jeff Sluka, Josh Neilson, Paul Curwen and Stefan Engeseth talk to Sonia Sly about courting fear, an industry that capitalises on our love of being scared stiff, and why we buy into… Audio

Jeff Sluka, Craig Bryan, Craig Hoyle and Joseph Le Doux talk to Sonia Sly about modern day threats and fears and how servicemen in combat deal with their fear in the face of war. Audio

Joseph Le Doux, Neil McNaughton, Phillip Baker and Marcia Read talk to Sonia Sly about phobias and anxiety in relation to our fears, and whether or not fear and anxiety is passed on in the womb. Audio

Richard Charmley, Margaret Bowater and Joseph Le Doux talk to Sonia Sly about how we're affected by our fears and the purpose of nightmares. Audio