Parenthood
David Gilmour's son Charlie on fatherhood and raising an orphaned magpie
Charlie Gilmour spent his childhood trying to understand how his biological father could abandon the family. He writes about his upbringing and the power of love in his memoir, Featherhood: A Memoir… Audio
Tour de force through 70 years of pop history
New Zealander Thomas Scovell lives and works in London and has recently had his first child, a daughter named Sadie, whose birth has sparked his new music venture -- 4xLife. And they're inviting you… Audio
Candice Harris and Rebecca Armour: the working mum's conundrum
Working mothers are facing the stress of managing the family alongside their careers - and employers' inflexibility around school and holidays makes things even harder, new research suggests. Audio
Wage penalty of motherhood - revealed
New research is revealing how parenthood contributes to the gender pay gap, with motherhood coming at a significant price for most women. The Parenthood and Labour Market Outcomes study shows having… Audio
'It's certainly the hardest job I've ever had': Dads weigh in with tips for PM's partner
It's just weeks before Clarke Gayford takes on the job of stay-at-home dad. Hamish Cardwell spoke to other fathers who are in a similar boat and Mr Gayford about his impending new role. Video, Audio
Ha The Unclear's Michael Cathro explains the curious lyrics on new album Invisible Lines
To mark the release of new album Invisible Lines, Michael Cathro of Dunedin band Ha The Unclear talks psychology, religion, fatherhood... and music! Audio
Post Bang Discussion
Clinical Psychologist and sex therapist, Nic Beets joins Melody Thomas and Brian Crump in the studio to discuss questions arising from this weeks episode. Audio
BANG! Episode 5: Maybe, Baby
In episode 5, we hear from parents about how kids affected their relationships, clinical psychologist and sex therapist Nic Beets highlights some of the most common issues experienced by new parents… Audio
Bellyful
Every month hundreds of mums get together in 18 locations around NZ to cook for other mums for the not-for-profit group Bellyful. We go to a local cook-a-thon and do a delivery run with Rebecca… Audio, Gallery
International surrogacy
The demand for cross border surrogacy is booming, with people travelling overseas to avoid local laws prohibiting payment for surrogate mothers. Australian Sam Everingham went through the process… Audio
La Leche League Celebrate 50 Years
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
Ideas: Fathers and (Disabled) Sons
Jeremy Rose reflects on his relationship with his youngest son, Tai, and talks to two other fathers of disabled sons. Audio