Arts
Wētā FX nabs Oscar nominations
The Wellington company's team has been nominated for their visual effects at the 97th Academy Awards.
2025 Oscar nominations revealed
The 2025 Oscars nominations have just been revealed and Wētā FX has received three nominations for their visual effects work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes… Audio
Netflix musical 'Emilia Pérez' leads Oscar nominations
Ten films are in the running for best picture at the Oscars this year. Check out the full list here.
Judi Dench says her vision loss is so bad she can no longer go out alone
The esteemed actress always has someone with her when she is in public now for a reason.
Review: Chalamet hits right notes in Dylan biopic
Timothée Chalamet shines in his portrayal of the protean Bob Dylan in director James Mangold's A Complete Unknown, writes Dan Slevin.
Chris Blaze: The Fire Ninja
His show has been described as the planet's greatest ninja-style fire act, with nine international awards up his sleeve, and he's coming to Auckland this weekend. Audio
Amsterdam based Music Supervisor Laura Bell discusses music in films
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Audio
Emily Wheatcroft-Snape on Breaking Barriers in Music and Audio Engineering
Sound Engineer Emily Wheatcroft-Snape has many New Zealand records to her name. At the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards she was nominated for Best Engineer. She is also a musician herself and speaks to… Audio
Brad Warrington AKA DJ Sticky Fingerz talks Hip Hop
DJ Sticky gets reflective and curates a playlist full of hip hop acts he has opened for. From De La Soul to Jurassic 5. Audio
Music Supervisor Jemma Burns on Crafting the Score
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Video, Audio
David Ridler on NZ's Music Industry and his 2025 predictions
David Ridler has 25 years experience in the NZ music industry, including six years as Head of Music at NZ on Air, as well as commercial radio programming, management and talent coaching. He joins Tony… Audio
Aroha & Tali talk Electronica
Both halves of AROHA & TALI curates memorable musical experiences on the dance floor. Maggie Tweedie and Tony Stamp speak to duo about their favourite genre, Electronica. Audio
Maori artist Reuben Paterson invites us into his NYC Art studio
Maggie Tweedie meets Reuben Paterson in his art studios in Bushwick. The artists made the bold decision to relocate to New York nearly two years ago, leaving behind his life as an exhibiting artist… Audio
Museum stop: Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics Whanganui
Home to 1,100 works by New Zealand potters spanning decades, the Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics in Whanganui is Aotearoa's only dedicated museum for studio ceramics. Audio
Tape Face heads home for World Buskers Festival
Sam Wills, known as Tape Face, gained international fame after reaching the finals of America's Got Talent in 2016. Audio
TapeFace comes home
TapeFace is a prop comic and mime artist with his own show in Las Vegas, but is back in Christchurch next week - head-lining at the World Busker's Festival Audio
Shakespeare gets a gangster makeover
Fresh versions of the Bard's legendary plays Richard III and The Taming of the Shrew will make up this year's annual summer Shakespeare run. Audio
'I love the community around surfing' - Expert reveals the secrets of his photography
Craig Levers says capturing world class photos is not about equipment or training, but about recognising the right moment to hit the shutter.
Shakespeare re-imagined in crime-riddled post-war England
Catherine Boniface says this year's Shakespeare in the Park shows are action-packed and for everyone - especially those who think Shakespeare is 'stuffy'. Audio
The World Buskers Festival is a street performing extravaganza
From Friday, Christchurch's streets, venues, and public spaces will be filled with performing artists from around the globe. Audio
