Arts
'A little bit spooky, a little bit creepy, a little bit fun': Wellington's Halloween-themed show for horror fans
A Halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork, and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street. Audio
Halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts excited
A halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork - and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street. Wellington reporter, Mary Argue went to Thistle Hall to find out what… Audio
French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot
The objects could be quickly broken down into component parts and sold on because they aren't recognisable, an expert says.
Designing spaces for parents and children: Raukura Turei and Elisapeta Heta
For their latest installation Elisapeta Heta and Raukura Turei have designed a space inspired by the special space Kohanga Reo plays in their lives. Audio
Arts Laureate 2025: Roseanne Liang honoured with Gaylene Preston Filmmaker Award
This year's Arts Laureates have been announced with eight new artists being honoured and recognised for their exceptional work and their contribution to Aotearoa's cultural landscape and communities.
…Regional Wrap goes to Analogue Aotearoa in Te Aroha
Every week on our Regional Wrap we travel to a different place around the country and, today, nestled in the Waikato below the Kaimai Ranges it's the historic town of Te Aroha. Audio
Taniwha: following the tails of our popular shapeshifting creatures
From the news headlines to carving, from poetry and film to waiata and whakatauki the taniwha is a pervasive yet mysterious figure in our culture. Audio
What to do with the old family silver?
Teaspoons, teapots, trophies, vases, trays and napkin rings. Silver objects have long been prized as a way of celebrating and commemorating. Audio
Fast Favourites: Children's author Kiri Lightfoot
Children's and young-adult author, Kiri Lightfoot, has long had a love of picture books. As a teenager she would only taking babysitting jobs if there was a generous library on offer and even reading… Audio
The Detail: Famous faces, familiar voices at Auckland's big pop culture festival
You could walk past these prolific actors and not even notice you're among stars - until they open their mouths
Picasso painting vanishes en route to exhibition
The tiny 1919 gouache work 'Still Life with Guitar' was supposed go on display in the southern Spanish city of Granada.
Voice acting royalty at epic Armageddon
You could walk past these prolific actors and not even notice you're among stars - until they open their mouths Audio
Reviving black tapa - traditionally reserved for Tongan royalty
In 1953 Queen Sālote of Tonga visited England for Queen Elizabeth the Second's Coronation. The visit is remembered in a large black tapa work - a royal Tongan specialty.
Who are this year's Arts Foundation Laureates?
Eight visionary artists have been announced as 2025 Laureate recipients as the Arts Foundation celebrates 25 years.
Giraffes, flamingos and fungi: Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners
South African wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever has been named the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 for his powerful image, Ghost Town Visitor.
Pacific vocalists deliver powerful performances on hit TV show
Pacific artists are making waves on the hit TV show, The Voice Australia. Audio
Screentime: The Woman in Cabin 10, A House of Dynamite and more
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix), starring Keira Knightley as a Guardian journalist who believes a murder's been committed on a billionaire's yacht. A House of… Audio
Emotional premiere of Pike River film in Greymouth
Samantha Gee visits Greymouth for the premiere of Duncan Sarkies film Pike River Audio
Twenty- five years of art from New Zealand indie music
A Low Hum's Ian Jorgensen joins Emile Donovan to talk about the project. Audio