Arts
Packing a punch: 'Kaikohe Blood and Fire'
Director Simon Ogston joins Jesse to talk about his film 'Kaikohe Blood & Fire'. On the surface it looks like a film about fighting and mixed martial arts but look a little deeper and it's actually… Audio
Best in show: Your front row seat to the FQ Fashion Awards
The best of New Zealand fashion was celebrated last night at a glamorous black-tie affair, as the FQ Fashion Awards returned following a successful debut in 2024 Claudia Li was named Designer of the… Audio
Chief of War cast hope new series is a 'jumping off point' for audiences
Spoken almost entirely in Ōlelo Hawai'i and telling a story of Hawaiian culture, language and history, Chief of War was a first from the moment the script was written.
Turner Centre in Kerikeri turns 20
Twenty years ago, a dream of a world-class performing arts centre became reality in a small Far North town. Reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
Twenty years of Kerikeri's world-class events facility
The Turner Centre is unusual in that it was planned and paid for by locals, not the council or government.
Staging sex on screen
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandals and subsequent #MeToo and Time's Up movements, Ita O'Brien introduced the "Intimacy On Set Guidelines". Audio
Bookmarks with the International Film Festival's Paolo Bertolin
Time for Bookmarks, when we sit down with a notable Kiwi and learn about their life and some of their favourite things. Paolo Bertolin is a writer, producer, film critic and programmer, who since last… Audio
Six-metre sculpture stolen from West Auckland studio
A West Auckland artist is puzzled as to exactly how thieves stole a huge galvanised steel sculpture from his studio. Artist Chris Moore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Exploring decades of Banksy's iconic images
Banksy's street art and graffiti is some of the most recognisable and iconic images of the modern art world. Although his work started in the 90s in Bristol, Banksy's identity remains a mystery. Audio
Regional Wrap on the Waikanae River
This week for our Regional Wrap on Culture 101 we visit the beautiful Waikanae River on the Kapiti Coast, and the settlements on its banks of Waikanae and Otaihanga. Audio
Exhibition exploring relationships through weaving involves more than 100 artists and children
Weaver, sculptor and academic, Maureen Lander, is currently exhibiting at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth. But as the title suggests He Tukutuku Auahatanga: Maureen Lander with… Audio
Living well with bad weather: Chris Berthelsen's part in Japan's efforts to control extreme weather
Can we control the weather? Or, do we need to get better again at reading it for ourselves, rather than relying on technology? Audio
Fast Favourites: The Spinoff editor Madeleine Chapman
Madeleine Chapman will be stepping down from her role as editor of news and culture website The Spinoff later this year. Audio
NZIFF with Sarah McMullan
The New Zealand International Film Festival starts next week. Film critic Sarah McMullan is with Jim to talk about some of her favourites. Audio
John Moore: When photographs change the world
As the prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition opens in Auckland, we talk to veteran photographer and previous winner, John Moore. Audio
Moss Patterson - Home, Land & Sea
Where we come from, who we are now, and who we are becoming as a nation are pretty deep questions. They're being asked in a never before seen collaboration between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and The… Audio
2024 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final
Five finalists sing one song with piano accompaniment and two arias accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The winner and runner-up are announced live on stage by the International Head… Audio
NZ Live: Paul Cathro
Time for NZ Live, and while this isn't today's guest's first time on NZ Live, it is his first time in front of the mic. Paul Cathro is probably best-known as the bassist of Ha the Unclear, the band he… Audio
Has Marvel got it's mojo back? The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The latest Marvel comic book adaption is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, it's out today and early reviews are glowing. Dom Corry tells Jesse what he thinks and looks at the I Know What You Did Last… Audio
