Arts
The Mixtape: Mike Hall & Milan Borich
It's been two decades since Pluto released Pipeline Under the Ocean, a record that not only went double Platinum but also helped define a golden era of New Zealand rock. Twenty years on, the band are… Audio
The Sampler: The Life You Save by Flock of Dimes
A gorgeous new collection from American singer-songwriter Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak), which tackles tricky familial history through soothing songcraft. It's always easy to listen to, thanks to her… Audio
Alphabethead re-introduces himself on My Name is David
David Morrison started collecting records aged 12, and when he was 18 won the 2002 New Zealand DMC DJ Championship. Since then he's released albums with Young Gho$t, The All-Seeing Hand, and seven as… Audio
Emily Wheatcroft-Snape is on the Move
An in-demand sound engineer (award-nominated for her work with Fazerdaze), Emily Wheatcroft-Snape also founded Record Enable, which aims to "help women and non-binary people create sustainable careers… Audio
Theia is a Girl, in a Savage World
The singer-songwriter behind the Te Kaahu project relocated to Los Angeles and resumed her alt-pop project, resulting in a debut album that weaves te reo and traditional Maori song forms with… Audio
Jennifer Lawrence reveals 'secret life' of TikTok fights
Jennifer Lawrence isn't just an Oscar-winning actor. She could also be the anonymous TikTok user trolling you in the comments section.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga lead Grammy nominations
But Taylor Swift was nowhere to be seen - here's why.
Review: Make room in your music collection, this is one of 2025's best records
RNZ Music's Tony Stamp explains why The Life You Save, an at-times achingly sad and yet endlessly appealing album, is one of the best things he's listened to all year.
Lee Tamahori 'will be missed' but 'will definitely be remembered'
Actor Te Kohe Tuhaka has paid tribute to late filmmaker and mentor Lee Tamahori, describing him as a trailblazer for Māori in cinema.
The song inspired by a rescued pet starling called Matisse
"When she sits on my shoulder and sings her full song in my ear, I just feel like the most privileged person in the world."
Password to Louvre's CCTV network was recently just 'LOUVRE'
The holes in the Louvre's security weren't all physical. In the virtual realm its track record left much to be desired, a new report has revealed.
Government announces new rebate scheme for screen industry
The government has announced new rebate scheme for the screen industry. Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction for the New Zealand Film Commission spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What does more Eden Park gigs mean for Christchurch stadium?
As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch. Caroline Harvie-Teare is the Chief Executive of Otautahi Events and spoke to Corin… Audio
Kristyl Neho on her play Tangihanga
Kristyl Neho describes her fathers tangihanga sixteen years ago as 'Tumultuous' with arguments, and even a fight at the urupa. A graduate of Toi Whakaari, months after his death she wrote… Audio
Katie Wolfe directs Witi Ihimaera's play Woman Far Walking
Two of New Zealand's most well-known and celebrated creative voices have come together for a new staging of the iconic play Woman Far Walking. Written by Witi Ihimaera and directed by Katie Wolfe, the… Audio
Australian govt to make streaming services produce local shows
The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been… Audio
Christchurch hip hop crew wins prestigious world title
A Christchurch hip hop crew has stepped up to win a prestigious world title in Europe. Euphoria Dance Studio clinched New Zealand's first adult mega crew division gold at the Hip Hop Unite… Audio
Chris Bishop wants more concerts at Eden Park
RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year. Brent Eccles, founder of Eccles Entertainment spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Saxophonist Jess Gillam is coming to NZSO
On the world's classical music stage, Jess Gillam is making a big splash. It's 20 years since Jess first found a saxophone in her hometown of Ulverston, Cumbria in England's northwest. Jess is on her… Audio
How actor Ellie Smith's time as a care home entertainer inspired a hit play
The London-based New Zealander was at a loose end during the Covid lockdowns when she put her mind to writing a new one-woman play.
