Arts
Art of Banksy exhibition lands in Christchurch
It is the first time original Banksy works will be displayed in the South Island, showcasing more than 150 original pieces.
Music feature: Best of 2025
Four of our regular music critics Dianne Swan, Matthew Crawley, Rachel Ashby, & Sarah Thompson, share their favourite music moments and songs from 2025. Audio
Podcast Reviews
The Panel producer Tessa Guest is with Jesse to chat about what podcasts she's enjoying and is keen to share with us. Tape Notes, hosted by John Kennedy Deep Water, hosted by Lydia Gard Audio
DJ SuperGran: The 81-year-old joining the R & V line up!
An 81-year-old Gisborne great grandmother has joined the DJ line-up for this years' Rhythm & Vines festival Molly Pardoe aka DJ SuperGran will debut with a ten minute set. Audio
Splore Festival to call it quits after 2026 show
Splore has decided to call it quits after its 2026 show after lower than hoped ticket sales. Long time owner John Minty spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Peata Larkin leading charge to save music and community centre
The Tamaki Makaurau contemporary artist speaks to Culture 101 about why she's leading the charge to save the creative space. Audio
Best Television of 2025 with Karl Puschmann
TV reviewer Karl Puschmann shares his top TV picks for the year. Audio
Panto Season in full swing at Circa Theatre with director Simon Leary
He speaks to Culture 101 about whether panto in Aotearoa is different to rest of the world and their approach to casting and staging for this production. Audio
Legendary James Cameron on Avatar Fire and Ash
Legendary James Cameron on Avatar Fire and Ash. Audio
Battle to become Ultimate Elvis Artist: Taurean Kenny Mill
Come January, the top Elvis impersonators from Australasia will descend on New South Wales to battle for the title of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. It's part of a global competition to find the… Audio
Exhibition spotlights pioneering New Zealand photographer Steve Rumsey
RNZ's Angie Skerrett has been finding out about the photographer who wasn't afraid to see things differently through the lens. Audio
Fast Favourites with Professor and author Deidre Brown
The academic, teacher, mentor, art historian, and multi-award-winning author joins Perlina Lau share some of her cultural favourites. Audio
Penny Ashton: celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday
Poet, comedian and Jane Austen buff, Penny Ashton is marking 250 years since the novelist's birth with a new show, Austen Found. Audio
The Mixtape: Soundsplash founders Naomi Tuao and Brian Ruawai
Kara Rickard sits down with Soundsplash founders Naomi Tuao and Brian Ruawai who share the ups and downs of running one of New Zealand's longest running festivals. Audio
The Sampler: Isaac Aesili
Guest reviewer Maggie Tweedie breaks down Isaac Aesili's series of new albums. Audio
1995 Episode 3: Noizeyland
In the third of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks at seven local albums from 1995. Audio
UK keyboardist Joe-Armon Jones on Jazz, Dub and Running a Record Label
Maggie Tweedie talks to musician Joe Armon Jones of Ezra Collective. Audio
Peter McLennan of Hallelujah Picassos discusses the 15 Remixes of Rewind
Peter McLennan joins Tony Stamp in the studio - He's a member of Hallelujah Picassos, who commissioned 15 Remixes of their song 'Rewind' to honour the late vocalist Bobbylon. Audio
Dance music producer PONZ
During the week, Kara Rickard spoke to dance music producer PONZ, a kiwi musician based in Bristol. Audio
Andrew Keoghan on his upcoming album
Andrew Keoghan joins Tony Stamp live in studio to talk about making music in Los Angeles and his upcoming album 'SPA'. Audio
