Lynn Freeman discovers how everyday things came about; patents with Mark Derby from Te Ara.

Denise L'Estrange-Corbet is a lead designer for WORLD, who are renowned for pushing the boundaries of fashion into the avante garde.

Sonia speaks to Judoka and Aspiring Olympian, Jason Koster.

Angela Green chats about her favourite book 'Cutting for Stone' by Abraham Verghese, the first book she ever read on her phone.

We're making our way up through the deep South where the mighty Clutha River dominates the landscape.

Professor Glyn Harper is the author of 'Letters from Gallipoli, New Zealand Soldiers Write Home'. He speaks here to Lynn Freeman about an ambitious new centenary history of New Zealanders in the First World War.

Lynn joins Steve Attwood for a trip to Pauatahanui, and a wildlife photography lesson.

Sonia and Lynn read out the winners of our 'Twas the Morn' After Christmas' poetry competition, as well as one being performed by Nick Butcher.

Stephen Stratford works as an editor of the printed page and as a blogger in cyberspace.

Our road trip around New Zealand with Roadside Stories from the Ministry of Culture & Heritage.