Arts
In celebration of gay anthems
Jason Parker joins Charlotte Ryan to talk about his show Little Gay In, and share some of his favourite pride songs. Audio
Ben Elton: 'People are stupid ... we're homohalfwit'
The greatest threat to humanity is not artificial intelligence, it's the same one it has always been - authentic stupidity, Ben Elton says. Audio
'Born with blues in her blood': Soul and RnB powerhouse Deva Mahal
The singer speaks to Charlotte Ryan about her New Zealand Fringe Festival Show. Audio
35th edition of New Fringe Festival is underway in Wellington
Festival director, Vanessa Stacey, gives an overview of the next three weeks featuring local and international acts at New Zealand's largest open-access arts festival. Emerging talent will be… Audio
35th edition of NZ Fringe Festival is underway in Wellington
New Zealand Fringe Festival director, Vanessa Stacey, gives an overview of the next three weeks featuring local and international acts at New Zealand's largest open-access arts festival. Emerging… Audio
Robert Wiremu adapting Erebus disaster to Mozart
Maori bass baritone and vocal coach Robert Wiremu has developed a work which commemorates the Erebus air disaster in Antarctica through the lens of Mozart. Air New Zealand Flight TE901 was on a sight… Audio
The thousand year old instrument closing out the new lunar year
The Lantern Festival is a four day event that marks the first-full moon of the new lunar year, and welcomes the Year of the Snake. Among those, taking to the stage will be my next guest Nancy… Audio
Push for Auckland to have own Jazz Festival
Nathan Graves doesn't believe there's enough jazz in Auckland so has organised a Weekend of Jazz, this weekend as part of Summer in the Square. He told Nathan, Tauranga and Waiheke Island have jazz… Audio
Bookmarks with Pete Rainey
This Saturday Nelson will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Opera in the Park. The person behind it all is Nelson City Councillor Pete Rainey. Audio
Rare Harry Potter book sells for over $5000
A rare, first edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has just sold for more than $5000 at auction. Webb's auction house decorative arts specialist Charlotte Dippie spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Expert: Animation with Andrew Kunzel
For our Expert feature today, Jesse digs into the medium of animation: how is it done, how has it evolved over the past century, and where might it go in the future? Audio
Indian Ink Theatre brings its show to Hamilton
The Indian Ink Theatre company has built its reputation on original storytelling that reminds us how much we all have in common, no matter who we are or where we come from. Almost thirty years on it… Audio
Carving for Queen and Iwi: fourth-generation carver Renata te Wiata
Young Maori artists are currently being called to enter portraits of their tupuna, their ancestors in any media for the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award. The Award is hosted by Te Pukenga Whakaata… Audio
Iconic My Island Home reimagined in moving duet by Australian world music stars
The Australian classic My Island Home has become an anthem of sorts for the country. It was originally performed by the Warumpi Band in 1987 and later released by Christine Anu in 1995 - becoming an… Video, Audio
Auckland Art Gallery closed after leaking pipe discovered
Auckland Art Gallery closed on Sunday after a leaking pipe was discovered on the second floor.
Regional Wrap: Napier gears up for famous Art Deco Festival
Each week, Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of Aotearoa for our regional wrap. This week, it's one of the food and wine capitals of the world - Napier. It's gearing up for the annual… Audio
The release of much anticipated world-changing game Civilisation VII with director Ed Beach and producer Dennis Shirk
First released in 1991 and sparking a whole new genre of empire-building games, computer game Civilization has tens of millions of players, among them tech world builders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon… Audio
Stunning sculptures showcasing at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Over the summer, thousands have been flocking to the Auckland Botanic Gardens in south Tamaki Makaurau for Sculpture in the Gardens. Back after a 3-year hiatus, the exhibtion showcases 15 artworks… Audio
Te Papa's Courtney Johnston on Vivienne Westwood, podcasts and Stevie Wonder
Courtney Johnston has been the chief executive of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa now for five years, joining Maori co-leader Arapata Hakiwai at the helm. Johnston's career as a director… Audio
Miriam Margolyes' new travel show might make Kiwis cringe
Review: Jarring explanations of the obvious aside, there's still plenty to enjoy for local audiences.
