Arts
The Mixtape: Mel Parsons
Ten years on from her last Mixtape appearance, the esteemed singer-songwriter joins us to share songs from some of her favourite Christchurch musicians. Audio
It's all going swimmingly for Jed Parsons
Fresh from his first stint co-hosting the Scrolls, the Ōtautahi entertainer and musician has released a new single called 'I Might Go Swimming'. He phones in from Tauranga to give Kara the low down. Audio
From the AMAs to America, Fazerdaze isn't phased
Amelia Murray won Album of the Year and Best Solo Artist at the AMAs earlier this year for Soft Power, an LP that was a labour of love over many years. It paid off, netting her a Silver Scroll… Audio
Melbourne's Georgia Knight debuts first album in Christchurch
The Naarm Melbourne singer-songwriter is spending time in Otautahi to work on new material, and celebrate the release of her debut album Beanpole, which came out on Friday. She joins Kara to talk… Audio
Indie-pop quartet There's a Tuesday are flush with success
The two-time Silver Scroll nominees and Christchurch locals join Kara in-studio for a chat about a big year which featured the release of their debut album Blush. Audio
Backstage at the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
Kara Rickard and Tony Stamp report back from a big night in Otautahi Christchurch, speaking backstage at the Isaac Theatre with Musical Director Delaney Davidson, and nominees There's a Tuesday… Audio
Out the Gate: a conversation about incarceration
The veteran actor and director Jim Moriarty and writer Helen Pearse Otene discuss their latest theatrical offering, Out the Gate, about people managing their lives after time in prison and we'll look… Audio
Treasure trove of cinema history up for grabs
Items from a private Wellington cinema are being auctioned off.
Neil Ieremia's 'Black Grace' celebrates 30 years
As this unique Kiwi dance group celebrates a big anniversary, it's balancing its creative vision with a tight budget and an agile approach - on and off stage
Thirty years of dance for Black Grace
As this unique Kiwi group celebrates a big anniversary, it's balancing its creative vision with a tight budget and an agile approach - on and off stage Audio
Film Review: Kate Rodger's verdict on the Pike River film
Kate Rodger joins Jesse to review Pike River and Good Fortune. Both in cinemas now. Audio
Kiwi band Tadpole are back on tour
When Auckland band Tadpole dropped their debut album 'The Buddhafinger' in 2000, it went double platinum and spent 46 weeks on our Top 40 Albums Chart. 25 years later, they are back on stage… Audio
Screentime: Boots, Frankenstein, The Hack
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch with what she's been watching. Audio
Paciific artists embrace their cultural roots
For many New Zealand born Pasifika people, connecting to their cultural identities is a challenge. Audio
What can New Zealand learn from the Irish arts benefit?
Jenny Dagg is a sociologist and researcher at Maynooth University in Ireland and wrote the cost-benefit analysis for the scheme. She joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Karl Maughan: A Clear Day
Labour Weekend can by synonymous with gardening and visiting others' gardens. And at the Suter gallery in Nelson, there's an exhibition of "hyper real" gardens by one of New Zealand's most recognised… Audio
Nicky Brzeska: Raglan Arts Weekend
The small beachside town of Raglan aka Whaingaroa is located 48 kilometres west of Hamilton. It's know for its surfing and volcanic black sand beaches and at Labour Weekend the town is swamped by arts… Audio
Rowdy Durbridge on Pike River film
It's almost 15 years since the Pike River mine disaster took the lives of 29 miners. This week, Pike River - the film directed by Rob Sarkies - opens in cinemas around the country. The film follows… Audio
Fiona Samuel awarded Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship
Stage and screen veteran Fiona Samuel has been awarded this year's Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship by the Arts Foundation. Audio
Regional Wrap: KOAST Art Trail with Joan Honeyfield
Each week Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of Aotearoa for our regional wrap. KOAST Arts Trail has been taking place this Labour Weekend in the Bay of Islands and the Far North. The… Audio