Arts
The TAHI Bella Rafflyn & Watson
On today's show So’omālō and Matua Harry debate the pronunciation of Worcestershire sauce, Bella Rafflyn chats with So’omālo about stepping into her solo venture, and we meet Tāmaki Makaurau indie pop… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Professor Tom Roa
An academic and te reo Māori advocate, he and Dr Rodrigo Hill have just released an exhibition and photo book titled Ki te Kapu o Taku Ringa - In the Palm of My Hand which uses photography through a… Audio
African Film Festival returns to New Zealand for the ninth year
Bringing the best of Pan African cinema to New Zealand each year, the African Film Festival returns this month. Audio
Author and poet Warwick Stubbs on why he chooses to live in his car
Author and poet Warwick Stubbs wrote his new book, Two Left Feet in public libraries, park benches and in his vehicle and in local writing workshops Audio
Regional Wrap: Kerikeri’s Gerry Paul
Each week, Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of Aotearoa and this week, we’re in Northland visiting KeriKeri. Audio
Drag superstar Anita Wigl’it celebrates lust and gluttony for K’ Road restaurant month
Nick Hall is the co-owner of Caluzzi Cabaret Auckland’s original Drag Queen cabaret show and one of New Zealand's most recognisable Queens, Drag Superstar Anita Wiglit joins Culture 101 to discuss Eat… Audio
Badjelly the Witch takes to the stage with Aotearoa’s Glow Show
This School Holidays Spike Milligan's classic tale Badjelly the Witch takes the stage. Creative Director of The Glow Show, Sarah Burren handmade all the stage costumes and developed an original blend… Audio
PickPath - Immersive digital platform empowering creators
PickPath has been working with Te Papa, Taranaki Winter Festival and Barbarian Productions in the past few years and are now taking the platform to the market. Joel Baxendale spoke to Culture 101’s … Audio
How Wellington's windy weather has been turned into dazzling art
A simulation captures eight years of Pōneke weather, with a day's worth of data shown every second.
The kiwi creative combining art and sports ahead of the Paris Olympics
Artist Zakea Page joins Nights about his solo art exhibition, entitled 'Hockey in Motion''. Audio
NZ Live: Amber Carly Williams
Amber is a singer-songwriter from Christchurch whose rare voice conjures attention-grabbing dream-pop soundscapes, paired with heart-breaking song-writing that is at once both vulnerable and… Audio
Film Review with Sam Hollis
Sam Hollis reviews the films MAXXXINE, Fancy Dance and pays tribute so Shelley Duval. Audio
David Farrier's latest project, pop-up Tickled screening
NZ journalist David Farrier's back on our shores from his LA base for a trip down memory lane with a pop up screening of his 2016 documentary 'Tickled'. We catch up with him to talk about his other… Audio
The Shining actress Shelley Duvall dies at 75
"My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she's free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley," the star's partner said.
Australian museum admits Picassos in the toilets were fakes
Mona had said the three Picassos were displayed in a female toilet as a response to a successful discrimination complaint by a man who couldn't access the venue's Ladies Lounge where the works were…
The TAHI Psycho Gab & ELENA
On today's show, we celebrate 20 years of the Pacific Music Awards with one of this years nominees, ELENA. Jazzy Auckland band Psycho Gab chat to Evie about their upcoming EP, and we have a meeting of… Audio
Under the Radar celebrating 20 years
Music website, gig guide and ticketing platform Under The Radar celebrates it's 20th birthday this month It's become one of the foundations of the Aotearoa music scene, and a go to website for many… Audio
Gladiator II looks familiar - but that may be a smart move
The trailer release has inspired a huge response, despite suggesting the Paul Mescal-starring sequel will copy the original. Video
Singers kick off world choir games
Thousands of singers from around the world gathered at Auckland's Spark Arena last night to kick off the 13th World Choir Games. Some have set their sights on gold - and others just want to have a… Audio
Bookmarks with James Mustapic
Letting us rifle through his collection of Bookmarks this week is none other than James Mustapic. He's a comedian, a reality TV tour guide and a Celebrity Treasure Island champion. James got his start… Audio