Marriage
US ruling ignites marriage equality debate in Australia
The same-sex marriage debate's reignited in Australia after the United States Supreme Court made it legal across America. Audio
Poem: 'Socks'
A woman wonders about her absent soldier-husband’s welfare as she knits for troops overseas. The government encouraged women to send home-made clothing to soldiers at the various fronts. Audio
It’s kind of amazing the sexism that still exists, even though if you look at it through blurry glasses it doesn’t look like it’s there.
Meg Wolitzer, a leading USA novelist, talks about her extensive career with Kate De Goldi, focusing on a recent highly-awarded novel The Interestings. Audio
The Panel with Megan Nicol Reed and Sarah-Kate Lynch (Part 2)
What are the pros and cons of a poor person being married to a rich person?; and the David Bain compensation case and justice failings. Audio
Marriage Research - Professor Spencer James
Researchers in Utah say the seven-year itch needs redefining. Instead they suggest marriages suffer a 10-year itch, which could even stretch to 15 years. Professor Spencer James is from the School of… Audio
Global Neighbours - France and Italy
Italian-born Euronews journalist Eri Garuti now works from the east of France and reports on both European nations, Italy pop. 59,685,227 (est. 2012) and France pop. 66,616,416 (est. 2014). Rules for… Audio
Tomo and whanaungatanga as explained by Dr Carwyn Jones
Dr Carwyn Jones, University Law Lecturer and Co-editor of the Māori Law Review provides some historical and legal context to the purpose of tomo and how, while it's not a readily applied practice… Audio
Arranged Marriages
Arranged marriages are popular again, especially amongst our young professionals within the South East Asian community. Lynda travels from the Hindu Temple in Kilbirnie, Wellington to Auckland's Tapac… Audio
UK Family dispute expert on New Zealand's family court changes
his week changes to the family court system took effect - with more of a focus on helping families resolve things outside of the courtroom. The head of the UK's largest family dispute resolution… Audio
"The only thing nuclear about the family any more is how it's exploded."
Dita De Boni, Conrad Reyners and Dr Susan Morton talk to Noelle McCarthy. Audio
Guilt: A Love Story
Comedian John Fugelsang decided to tweet about his parent's marriage. It's the story of Jack and Peggy told in 140 characters at a time. Jack was a Franciscan monk and Peggy, a nun. Ten years after… Audio
Spectrum's Guide to Kiwi Weddings (1973)
A satirical recreation by Alwyn Owen of the good old Kiwi wedding. Narrated by Bill Toft. Audio
