Sweden

The country may well turn to Sweden for inspiration when it comes to trying to reduce speeding and the road toll. Experts say we should add many more speed cameras and signpost them as a deterrent.  Audio

As a teenager, Chris Kennedy dreamed of being a professional skateboarder but ended up getting involved in drugs and crime. Now, 10 years later, he's turned his life around and is studying for a… Video, Audio

The hopes and dreams of just eight nations remain alive in the Football World Cup, and by the end of the weekend, that will be down to four. Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins John Campbell. Video, Audio

In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle weigh up the chances of the eight remaining teams and look ahead to this weekend's quarter final matchups. They're joined by the Yellow Fever's… Audio

It's an illness that seems to respect Sweden's borders - occuring only within that country, and only to the children of refugees and asylum seekers. The victims of Resignation Syndrome withdraw from… Audio

This very popular Scandinavian folk duo played two very popular shows at WOMAD Taranaki in 2018. Audio

Oreet Ashery is an Israeli-British artist who works in multiple mediums including film, photography, and performance. Her art often tackles themes of politics, gender, class, social constructs, and… Video, Audio

Described as one of the titans of grand opera, Anne Sofie von Otter talks to Kathryn Ryan about her forthcoming New Zealand Festival concert in Wellington and going outside of the classical… Audio

Irish folk musician John Leo Carter has jumped off a plane, headed to the Upbeat studio, and is playing the Wellington Folk Festival over Labour Weekend. The Öland, Sweden-based musician’s latest… Audio

Dr. Samuel West is the organisational psychologist behind the Museum of Failure. Where Failure is celebrated. Audio

Swedish songwriter Jens Lekman reflects on the journey of self-doubt and creative discipline that has led to his glorious new album. Video, Audio

Refused are in New Zealand for the first time ever at Laneway 2017 and are as political and powerful as ever. Video, Audio

There Are No More Four Seasons! That’s the name of a visionary Swedish duo touring New Zealand. Mattias Petersson and George Kentros make amazing music while recomposing the classics.

There Are No… Audio

Kim Hill talks to Wellington architect and urbanist Chris Moller, who is the presenter of the television programme Grand Designs New Zealand which is just starting its second series. Audio