Arts

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan brings along the latest news in language… Audio

Bear Grylls has done some really hard things; fighting off a boa constrictor in a flooded ravine, drinking liquid from elephant dung in the dry Savannah, climbing Mount Everest. But the world-famous… Audio

It's time for our final bookmarks of the year, this is the segment where interesting people share some of their favourite things to read, listen to or watch. Taking us into Christmas is Sophie… Audio

Music 101 producer Tony Stamp suggests some songs to listen to: Sharon Jones: How Do You Let a Good Man Down Gnonnas Pedro and his Dadjes Band: Feso Jaiye Audio

Samoan comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea'i has been named the New Zealand Comedy Trust's prestigious Topp Prize recipient for 2025 Tofiga has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. He first rose to… Audio

Four of our regular music critics Dianne Swan, Matthew Crawley, Rachel Ashby, & Sarah Thompson, share their favourite music moments and songs from 2025. Audio

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

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

RNZ's Angie Skerrett has been finding out about the photographer who wasn't afraid to see things differently through the lens. Audio

Poet, comedian and Jane Austen buff, Penny Ashton is marking 250 years since the novelist's birth with a new show, Austen Found.  Audio

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