Arts
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.
The Mixtape: Dub multi-instrumentalist Pachyman
Our guest this week is Pachyman, an LA-based, Puerto Rican DJ and multi-instrumentalist producer. On his RNZ Mixtape, Pachyman pays tribute to legends like King Tubby, Scientist, and Lee "Scratch"… Audio
First authorised Led Zeppelin doco hits NZ screens
Led Zeppelin is one of the biggest rock bands of all time but for decades its three surviving members have been notoriously media-shy… until now. In Becoming Led Zeppelin - the first ever… Audio
Dunedin singer Nadia Reid on her move to the UK: ‘In New Zealand I felt ceilinged-in’
In 2023, after the pandemic had stamped out her budding international career, a pregnant Nadia Reid moved to the UK with her partner and their toddler. On her new album Enter Now Brightness, the… Audio
NZ Live: Tessa de Lyon
It's been a busy time for Wellington-based musician Tessa de Lyon. Last year she put out two albums, 'Bright Black Night' with her band Mystery Waitress, and 'Tessa's Album', her solo debut. From… Audio
Film Review: Dom Corry
Afternoons film critic Dom Corry is back with your weekend film recommendations. Today he reviews 'The Haka Party Incident', 'Companion' and 'You're Cordially Invited'. Audio
US comedian Josh Wolf touring NZ with son
Highly acclaimed US comedian, Josh Wolf is coming to New Zealand in February. He talks to Nathan about his tour Audio
Tastemaker and DJ Sadar Bahar curates a Chicago music special
Taste maker and crate digger Sadar Bahar speaks to Kara Rickard and Mark Williams On The Air and shares music from his hometown of Chicago, a city which is synonymous with House Music. Audio
Peter Urlich on Auckland FC's anthem
Friend of the show, Peter Urlich, talks to Kara Rickard and Mark Williams about the Auckland FC adopting Th' Dudes song Bliss as their team anthem. Audio
