Religion
History vs science vs religion
Scientist Quentin Atkinson has looked at how the structure of Pacific societies determined how quickly they converted to Christianity - but an historian is not so sure of his conclusions. Audio
Our Changing World for 13 September 2018
A scientist and a historian debate the role of science in determining how quickly different Pacific societies converted to Christianity in historic times. Audio
A Currant Affair
Tony and Afsaneh Howey have the largest certified organic blackcurrant farm in New Zealand. The South Canterbury couple produce the fruit for their ViBERi range of food products and supplements. Audio
Christianity spread through top down approach in the Pacific - study
Christianity's spread across the Pacific was enforced from the top-down, rather than spreading through some kind of social movement. Audio
How Christianity spread rapidly across the Pacific.
Christianity's spread across the Pacific was enforced from the top-down, rather than spreading through some kind of social movement. Audio
How Christianity spread rapidly across the Pacific
Christianity's spread across the Pacific was enforced from the top-down, rather than spreading through some kind of social movement. Audio
BANG! Season 2 Episode 7: Speaking Out
We hear three stories from people who have worked through shame or embarrassment towards "really wonderful sunshine" on the other side. Audio
Frenzy over a foreigner’s faith
One Australian rugby star’s comment on social media sparked dozens of reports and an avalanche of opinion in the media over the past fortnight. Even our PM was drawn into the debate overseas. But how… 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
Mary O'Connell and Sister Margaret Mary Birgan - Sainthood in 2018
The Catholic church in Sydney this week began the formal process for the beatification of Australian Eileen O'Connor, who co-founded the religious order Our Lady's Nurses of the Poor - also known as… Audio
Food of the Gods
When religion and food is mixed together the result is a recipe that includes both sweat meats and boiled vegetables. Long fasts and massive gluttony. In this programme Phil Smith looks at the… Audio
Sir Lloyd Geering at 100: ‘I find a lot of things to rejoice in'
Sir Lloyd Geering, the controversial theologian famously charged with heresy, has turned 100, and finds he’s a lot more optimistic about the human race. Audio
Chris Nichol - Beginnings and endings
Chris Nichol has worked in television since 1986, in senior roles with TVNZ's Religious Programmes Unit. He produced Praise Be from 1991 - 1994 and presented the programme from 2007 to this year, when… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
NZ priest's secret children to come out of hiding
The secret children of a Catholic priest in New Zealand are about to reveal their identity to their local bishop.
Peter Lineham: god in Godzone
Respected religious historian Peter Lineham has put together a book exploring how religion has shaped New Zealand. Called Sunday Best, it sets out to see also how New Zealand also shaped the churches… Audio
Christian education group slams 'grooming' accusations
A religious instruction group has strongly denied its teachers engage in proselytising and 'grooming' younger students. Today the Secular Education Network plans to hand out pamphlets outside Wharenui… Audio
Nights' pundit - Religion
This week's Pundit is the professor of religious studies at Waikato University, Douglas Pratt. Audio
Sarah Sentilles: Draw Your Weapons
How to live in the face of so much suffering? It's the question American writer, critical theorist, scholar of religion and author of many books, Sarah Sentilles, aims to answer in her new book, Draw… Audio
Media law commentator Ursula Cheer
Christchurch University media law lecturer, Ursula Cheer, talks about New Zealand's libelous blasphemy laws, how they've been used in the past and how they could be invoked in future. Audio