The stuff of many an outrageous story, UK punk band The Pogues are celebrating 40 years since the release of their iconic album, Rum Sodomy and the Lash.

Yann Martell is coming to the Auckland Writers Festival next month to discuss the parallels between history and modern life.

Have you ever wondered how the resurrection of Jesus Christ came to be celebrated alongside the Easter bunny?

As an ambassador for the NZ Nature Fund and founder of EYOS Expeditions, Rob McCallum takes people to some of the most remote and unique parts of the planet.

"Dusking" is a way to slow things down and calm the nerves by just sitting and appreciating the change of light at the end of the day.

Comedy legend Suzy Eddie Izzard is known for revolutionising the art of the stand-up monologue.

Susie explores the multi-sensory art installations in Whanga - The Cove as part of CubaDupa

Wellington's Seamarket to be taken over by a dance party as part of the CubaDupa Festival.

Regular guest Graham Leonard of Earth Sciences New Zealand on the weeks events from earthquakes to flooding.

Lisa Tomlins to perform at the CubaDupa Festival - a mix of big band sound and te reo.