Beards
Canterbury men growing beards to raise money for Starship
Nineteen South Canterbury men have not shaved their beards in nearly five months. And they refuse to do so until alert level 1. But it's not all about rebellion - these men are growing their fuzz to… Audio
Workers might need to shave their beards
WorkSafe is telling workers on construction sites, in manufacturing, and even painters that they might need to shave their beards - if they have one. Audio
Do you look like your name?
In a new series of studies, researchers have found that participants shown ID-style photos of people they'd never met were able to recognise the first name of the depicted person well above the chance… Audio
Top skincare tips from 'the most powerful woman in beauty'
British blogger Caroline Hirons has just seen her new skincare tips book, Skincare: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide, become the first beauty title to top the Sunday Times Bestseller chart in 18 years.
…Does the Beard Maketh the Man?
Dr. Eleanor Rycroft is a Lecturer in Theatre at the University of Bristol and has been looking at the question of when did beards suddenly become important? Audio
The history of beards and moustaches in NZ
Bearded hipsters are an everyday sight in cities like Wellington. Male facial hair has made a comeback in recent years, including Movember. But beards and moustaches are nothing new for this nation… Audio, Gallery
Hannah Smith and Ralph McCubbin Howell: beards & bookbinders
Guest host Philippa Tolley interviews theatre director Hannah Smith and playwright Ralph McCubbin Howell whose Trick of the Light Theatre company is about to take two shows to festivals in the UK. Audio
A beard maketh the modern man
Have beards had their day or are they here to stay? A story about beards and the modern man. New Zealand men have wholeheartedly embraced their beards, so much so that beard and moustache competitions… Audio
Dr Alun Withey - History of the Beard
Expert in modern medical history undertaking the first major academic study of facial hair. Audio
Me Kōrero - New Zealand's Inaugural Beard and Moustache Championships
The competitive world of facial hair enthusiasts with Ygnacio Cervio, professional beard grower. Audio
History of beards
Allan Peterkin is author of 'One Thousand Beards - a Cultural History of Facial Hair'. Audio
Geoff Robinson re: beards under attack - 1989
When a woman wrote a letter to the editor about her dislike of men's beards, Geoff chose not to turn the other cheek. Audio