In the 1980s research pointed to heavy metal music listeners being at risk of poor developmental outcomes later in life. Professor Tasha Howe, a former heavy metal groupie, conducted a study which found they actually turned out to be more happy and well-adjusted adults than other comparison groups.

Matt Vickers is continuing the work started by his late wife, Lecretia Seales, to change the laws to enable the terminally ill to choose how their lives end.

Lord Carlile of Berriew QC is supporting New Zealand lawyers who're opposed to the End of Life Choice Bill before parliament.

AUT's Dr Simon Walters looks at what's behind the latest ACC figures on children's sporting injuries.

Climate researcher Dr Roger Tyers is on his no-fly return trip from China to the U.K.

Hays New Zealand Managing Director Adam Shapley talks about a report showing one third of New Zealanders are planning to change jobs in the coming year.

Professor Troy Campbell from the University of Oregon has led the research on passionate workers being exploited by their bosses.

Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Actor Peter Elliott on a topic that has been nagging away at him for a while now - what people from this country should colloquially be known as.

The Christchurch mosque attacks have prompted claims the security agencies have wielded their powers in skewed and unfair ways. Have resources been wasted surveilling Muslims and virtually ignoring possible alt-right extremists? In this second part of a two-part investigation, Phil Pennington asks if the agencies have been monitoring the right people.

This week Calling Home's guest is Kate Brown who's living in Washington D.C.