Arts
How Pulp Fiction changed cinema 30 years ago
Thirty years ago, Quentin Tarantino's ultra-violent crime thriller Pulp Fiction shocked audiences and put Uma Thurman on a thousand bedroom walls. So how does it stack up in 2024? Video
Akira Kurosawa: The 'pictorial Shakespeare of our time'
Akira Kurosawa was a Japanese filmmaker who Steven Spielberg has referred to as the "pictorial Shakespeare of our time." Even if you've never seen a film by Japanese director Kurosawa,... Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Tama Waipara, Co-director of Wellington Jazz Fest
Multi-award-winning composer, singer/songwriter and Wellington Jazz Festival co-director Tama Waipara joins Charlotte Ryan to share some of his favourite music.
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Louis Baker Live in Titahi Bay
Charlotte Ryan joined Louis at his house on the hill, overlooking the sea for a special live performance to celebrate the release of his new EP Medicine Video, Audio
Remi Wolf phones in from a bathroom floor in Atlanta
The American singer and songwriter is a headlining artist at Auckland's Laneway Festival in January next year and speaks to Charlotte Ryan. Audio
Jeanine Clarkin: an artistic take on a seaweed pest
Artist and fashion designer Jeanine Clarkin who's transforming an invasive seaweed into something truly special. Audio
What it takes to be a stunt artist in the movies
Patricia Tallman was working at Macy's in New York when a friend suggested she try out as a stuntwoman. That led to a 50-year career. Audio
Inside the world of taxidermy in New Zealand
"A lot of people who are already in the camp of, 'oh that's wrong or nasty or cruel', I would say pause your judgement a little bit and you might understand."
The life and legacy of New Zealand poet Fleur Adcock
One of New Zealand's finest poets has died at the age of 90. Adcock, who lived in England, was a highly regarded poet and editor awarded an OBE for her contribution to New Zealand literature. Emile… Audio
Obituary: NZ poet Fleur Adcock dies, aged 90
Adcock moved to London in 1963 after her marriage to Barry Crump failed, and spent the rest of her life there. Video, Audio
Watch: Celebrating Tongan ngatu - 'The practice is intergenerational'
Located on Scarborough Terrace in Parnell, Auckland, Studio Carolina Izzo is a hub of art preservation, focusing on the conservation of cultural heritage.
Review: Let the kids stay up late for magical Peter Pan production
The Darling family has a distinct Kiwi charm; Wendy has a bit more attitude, John is bit less sophisticated, Mrs Darling lovingly scolds her kids in Samoan, and Mr Darling is a grumpy man, worked up…
The Apprentice Review: Donald Trump would hate this unofficial biopic - but not for the resons you would expect
The former US president attempted to stall The Apprentice's release ahead of the 2024 election, citing Hollywood interference. Does he have a point?
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: from demolition ants to a sleepy monkey
A mesmerising scene of western toad tadpoles has earned its photographer the coveted title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024.
The curious writing desk that sparked graphic novel
Even as a four-year-old, Di Morris felt drawn to the writing desk at her great-aunt Marjorie's house. Audio
Christchurch's furious food fight
Historic arts precinct or drive-through takeaways? The very Christchurch fight over food trucks. Audio
Kathleen Jamie on her inspiration and identity as a Scottish poet
Kathleen Jamie is a poet and non-fiction writer who has just completed her time as The Makar or National Poet for Scotland. She's now in Dunedin on a writing fellowship. Audio
Kiwi masters a dance that 'almost looks unbelievable'
Blink and you'll miss it. This Kiwi choreographer's award-winning 'glitching' dance is so quick that even counting steps is sometimes impossible. Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 October 2024
In today's episode, the Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui, Whanau Awhina Plunket workers will now be trained as… Audio
