Arts
The 'castle' lovingly restored to its former glory
Marco Creemers and Ryan Sanders have spent five years on their historic dream home near Clyde.
Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success
New Zealand-based Samoan director, Miki Magasiva's debut feature film "Tina" has pipped iconic Whale Rider at the box office to become the fifth most successful Kiwi film. Audio
Bret McKenzie made a classical concert rowdy, and he's thrilled
Classical concerts seldom encourage audience participation, but that's exactly what the Flight of The Conchords star does in his collaboration with the NZSO.
Tinā overtakes Whale Rider at the box office
Tinā has surpassed Whale Rider at the box office. Film critic and entertainment journalist Kate Rodger spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The art of real estate photography
Property photographer joins Emile Donovan to discuss the art of real estate photography. Audio
Podcast Picks: SNAFU with Ed Helms and Pop Culture Parenting
SNAFU with Ed Helms - Season three looks at prohibition in the USA. Pop Culture Parenting - Australian parenting podcast hosted by Dr Billy (a developmental pediatrician) and Nick (a developing… Audio
Television Critic: Too Much and Wednesday (Season Two)
Let's talk about what's on the box and Philippa Rennie is here with her recommendations. Philippa was the Executive Producer of TV show Escaping Utopia and producer on Fresh Eggs, as well as Heaven… Audio
Stolen Lands - a look at New Zealand in the 1800s
The new video series tracking a Highlander's journey to Aotearoa meets Māori resistance, colonial law, and the lasting legacy of land and loss. Director Jake Mokomoko talks to Jesse. Click here for… Audio
Regional Wrap goes to Hikurangi
Hikurangi, 20 minutes north of Whangarei, is an old dairy and mining town known for some of the most specular limestone formations in the region.
It's a "one coffee one pub" kind of town, says Craig… Audio
Getting more Pasifika women into comedy: Fast Favourites with Rhiannon McCall
Pasifika people make up almost 17% of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland's population, but Pasifika women in particular are considered underrepresented when it comes to the professional comedy scene. It's… Audio
The Sampler: Paul Cathro, Aidan Fine, Matmos
Tony Stamp reviews a new LP by Dunedin-born musician Paul Cathro, which shares common ground with his band Ha The Unclear, while staking out new territory. Audio
'Art can be lifesaving' - Tongan creative Luca Walton
Auckland-based artist and animator Luca Tu'avao Walton best known as 'Lucid Luca' is an emerging voice in the Pacific creative landscape, with a distinctive style rooted in memory, identity, and the… Audio
Meet Ne Zha, the child deity behind the global animation blockbuster
Cultural experts say the Ne Zha films have deepened the appeal of the character's cuteness, fearless spirit and mastery of magical arts.
Te Tauihu celebrates 55 years of kapa haka
Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Nelson on Saturday to celebrate 55 years of kapa haka in the region.
NZ Live: Awning Live in Studio!
Time for NZ Live. Your weekly showcase of Aotearoa's finest musicians. We're talking the whole range, from legends like Dave Dobbyn, to fan favourites like WOMB, and brand new artists like Borderline… Audio
Drawing from memory: Auckland-based Tongan artist brings Pacific nostalgia to life
Luca Tu'avao Walton is an emerging voice in the Pacific creative landscape with a distinctive style rooted in memory, identity, and the 'nostalgia' of island life.
Solving the World's Problems: Artistic licence with impressions
When projects in Wellington get mooted, there are often artists impressions of the project showing Wellington on a brilliantly sunny day, with well-dressed joggers going past, sober teenagers… Audio
‘Lost’ Frances Hodgkins painting valued at $112,000
The unsigned artwork was verified during an episode of the BBC television programme Fake or Fortune by our very own Mary Kisler. She joins Emile Donovan Audio
Greg Broadmore: The wonderful world of graphic novels
Wellington artist Greg Boardmore helped establish the Wētā Game Studio, but says nothing compares to the power and purity of making comics. He joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Alan Niven, the NZ born manager of Guns n Roses
Kiwi born Alan Niven helped shape one of the most explosive, chaotic, and mythic rises in rock history as the manager of Guns n Roses from 1986 through 1991. Audio
