Culture 101

Acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Laxe joins Culture 101 to discuss his latest feature, Sirat. Read more Audio

Ramon Te Wake speaks to Culture 101 about returning to the Pride stage to headline the Out of the Gutter street party, closing the 2026 Auckland Pride Festival Read more Audio

The 1989 cult film The 'Burbs, directed by Joe Dante and starring Tom Hanks, now has a new streaming era successor.  Read more Audio

Curator of Historical Photography Lissa Mitchell speaks to Culture 101 about Slow Burn: Women and Photography Slow Burn, an exhibition showcasing more than five decades of photography by women and non… Read more Audio

Film critic Kate Rodger joins Culture 101 to review Crime 101, GOAT, and Train Dreams. Read more Audio

Principal percussionist Eric Renick, who will perform in the production, speaks to Culture 101 about bringing Béla Bartók's opera Bluebeard's Castle to contemporary audiences. Read more Audio

Rakiura, Stewart Island is home to a microcosm of artists who find inspiration from this remote location. Summers are often spent hosting tourists and displaying the island's signature hospitality… Read more Audio

The NZ International Convention Centre opens after 13-year build. Read more Audio

With 150 theatre productions under his belt, actor Mark Hadlow has a very long CV. International audiences may recognise him from King Kong, The Hobbit and keen fans will remember his contribution to… Read more Audio

The Big Screen: Michelle Langstone Audio

First airing in 1960, Coronation Street is the world's longest running soap opera. At its peak it was attracting 20 million viewers during weeknights in the UK. Now, the beloved dreary rooftops of… Read more Audio

After almost 50 years in business, iconic Matakana pottery company Morris and James closed its doors last year. But now the legacy of the ceramics studio, known for their colourful and bold kitchen… Read more Audio