Arts
Vaka voyage - Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture 2024
A fleet of traditional voyaging canoes were welcomed into Kualoa bay, Hawaii this morning, heralding the beginning of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture. Audio
The TAHI Podcast - SWIDT & Grecco RomankI
On today's podcast we catch up with SPYCC from SWIDT about their busy May of SWIDT music month. Also joining us were the AMA nominated group Grecco Romank who are about to play JUNK FEST and they also… Audio
Actress leaves Coronation Street after 50 years
Helen Worth, who plays Gail Rodwell, is a "consummate professional and a thoroughly good egg", a producer says.
Creative support or commercial success - the Arts Centre caught in the middle
Frank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds in the Christchurch City Council's draft long term plan. Video
Will Smith's post-slap 'hectic' comeback
Bad Boys: Ride or Die review - The latest instalment of this buddy-comedy is "fun enough" - but also "nonsensical". Video
How to watch 40,000 free films and TV shows
With over 40,000 titles to choose from you'll always find something to watch on free streamer Tubi, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Songs about cities
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to look at which cities have inspired songs of their own - including perhaps, a surprising New Zealand contribution. Kirsten Zemke is an ethnomusicologist… Audio
Book review: Long Island by Colm Toibin
Sonja de Friez reviews Long Island by Colm Toibin published by Macmillan. Audio
Actor Jacob Rajan on the return of his one-man show
Jacob joins Nights to talk about his one-man-play, Guru of Chai, fourteen years after it first premiered. Audio
The TAHI 4/6/24
On today's show we chat about the lil grubby things we got upto over King's Birthday weekend, we look back at the incredible night of the AMA and share what we think were some of the drippiest fits Audio
Celebrating the success of chef Kia Kanuta
Kia Kanuta began his culinary career as many do, as a dishwasher. 20 years later he's been named Auckland's Most Outstanding Chef at the 2024 Lewisham Awards. Audio
Our souls travel at 3kph: Nick Hunt on travel writing and epiphanies
Travel writer Nick Hunt talks about his journey on foot between London and Istanbul, and the revelations it brought on his return. Audio
Making live events accessible for everyone
It’s not all online: live events are often where we come together as communities, sharing passions and considering the issues concerning us. It’s important they’re accessible to all.
Except they’re… Audio
Arts news: budget news, the loss of a jazz legend & women country songwriters ride high
Arts news for Sunday 2 June
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Regional Wrap: Tūrangi Tongariro district
The Tūrangi Tongariro region, at the spectacular southern end of Lake Tāupo bordering the Volcanic Plateau, is midway between Wellington and Auckland, Napier and New Plymouth and Hamilton and… Audio
Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar
From the ancient oud to the electric axe, the Martin acoustic to the Fender Stratocaster, American National Guitar Museum touring exhibition Medieval to Metal covers a whole lot of stage with 40… Audio
Eric Idle: Always looking on the bright side of life
Monty Python's Eric Idle is bringing his show Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! to New Zealand in October. Audio
Death of Slim Shady: Eminem's controversial alter ego
The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady. Video
Gore's Gold Guitars
We're heading to Gore, where the Gold Guitar Awards are in full swing as part of the Tussock country festival. It's one of New Zealand's most prestigious country music events, drawing contestants from… Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen discuss tax cuts, Shakespeare in schools and cross live to the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
