Plays & Stories

Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on our evolving attitudes to mental health care. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Actor Maaka Pohatu joins James Nokise in the shower to talk martial arts, music and making yourself well, Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

If ever there was an idea whose time had come it may be a TV movie called Toke. When the country is getting ready to make a decision about marijuana - to legalize it or not - what better time for a… Audio, Gallery

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on healing toxic bodies and avoiding toxic workplaces. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Margery Hopegood was on the fourth day of her holiday in New Zealand, the country of her birth, when she was murdered in  January 10, 1992. Nicola Pauling talks to Jesse about her connection to… Audio

Sir Roger Hall is adapting one of his scripts to suit the Central Hawkes Bay town of Waipawa.  Audio

Radio host Sarah Gandy joins host James Nokise to talk about cancer, chemo and co-workers. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Like other theatres around the country, Auckland Theatre Company has had its plans to put its actors back on stage disrupted after the long Alert Level One stretch came to a sudden end. Audio, Gallery

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on the dangers of seeking validation. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Award-winning comedian David Correos joins host James Nokise to talk about bad words, bad friends and bad times. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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