Plays & Stories

Rejection is never easy to take - but sadly, it's the rule not the exception in so many aspects of the arts. There are simply too many applicants for too few jobs. And this is particularly true for… Audio

Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about winning, losing and how to create a healthy work culture. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Should we have the right to choose the circumstances of our death, or is it just too complicated to sort out? Alice confronts her fear of death and admits she may not be immortal after all. Video

Silver ferns coach Noeline Taurua joins host James Nokise to talk team culture and what it means to be P.U.R.E. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Why are we so scared of breasts? In this episode, Alice attempts to change the minds of viewers using exposure therapy and living out her soap-opera fantasies. Video

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about chronic illness and self identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Should God pay tax? Alice asks this and many more hard-hitting questions as she attempts to finally separate church and state once and for all. Video

Actor and comedian Hayley Sproull joins host James Nokise to talk about finding fame, finding your identity and finding yourself a target. Audio

Why do Māori live seven years less than Pākehā? Alice delves into the health system and asks if more money should be spent on Māori health and less on her digestive system. Video

Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about the effects of suicide on family, friends and survivors. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

What is a TERF, and why are they ruining feminism? In this episode, Alice heads to Wellington to find out. Video

Radio star Jono Pryor joins host James Nokise to talk about being there for your mates. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Sex work is decriminalised in New Zealand, unless you’re a migrant worker. In this episode, Alice visits a brothel for business and pleasure and asks why this discriminatory law hasn't been changed. Video

Wellington's self-described skiffle pop band Hogsnort Rupert were pleasantly surprised when they went gold with their wholesome 1970 hit 'Pretty Girl'. By the end of the year, the  tune was the… Audio

Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about feeling safe while out and about. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins host James Nokise to talk about science, social media and sleep. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Alice Snedden’s Bad News is an eight-part docu-comedy series that wrestles with some of the most confusing and contentious political and social issues confronting Aotearoa in 2020. Video