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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses MP behaviour and Corrections funding, Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, Resource Minister Shane Jones joins us, a Te Pāti Māori MP… Audio
Eurovision Song Contest underway
Malmo in Sweden is playing host this year after taking out the top prize in 2023, with the song contest promising lots of drama onstage, as well as protests in the streets. Eurovision Journalist… Audio
Pacific stars shine in new film
Two Fijian born actors were welcomed home for the grand premiere of 'Stranded Pearl' in Fiji. Audio
In pictures: All the glitz and glamour from Met Gala 2024
From Taika Waititi to Zendaya to Cardi B - here are some of the best looks on the carpet of the Met Gala 2024.
Met Gala co-host Zendaya stuns with two looks
Who was there and most importantly, what were they wearing? Look over RNZ's updates from the event.
The TAHI 7/5/24
To celebrate New Zealand Music Month we've got the legendary PNC on the line, and in celebration of NZ International Comedy Festival, Robbie Nicol joins us! We're also getting you up to date with… Audio
When is the Met Gala? What's the theme? Who is going?
The Met Gala is tomorrow. Designers will show off their boldest works using the biggest pop culture figures as models. Here's what to expect.
Review: The Beautiful Game, The Greatest Hits, The Idea of You
Series TV is increasingly sucking up our streaming attention, but Dan Slevin has found three recent feature films that also deserve consideration. Video
Television Critic: Jonathan Mahon-Heap
Today Jonathan Mahon-Heap talks to Jesse about The Sympathizer on Neon and Heartbreak High on Netflix. Audio
Musician, poet and skit queen Elle Cordova
Comedian, musician, poet, and video creator Elle Cordova on her clever, nerdy, hilarious skits, delighting her one million Instagram followers.
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Song about flatulence takes out top prize at the Children's Music Awards
A song about flatulence has taken out the prize for best Children's Music Video at the Children's Music Awards. Don McGlashan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Key names in NZ fashion industry launch new report
Several key names in New Zealand's fashion industry are gathering in Auckland this morning to launch a new report - "Threads of Tomorrow". Mindful Fashion chief executive Jacinta Fitzgerald spoke to… Audio
Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79
Bernard Hill enjoyed a career spanning decades in film and television.
Ode to flatulence wins NZ on Air award
Don McGlashan and Harry Sinclair's ode to flatulence from the hit children's TV series Kiri and Lou has won a NZ on Air Award. Video, Audio
With the City Gallery closed for two years, what's next for Wellington?
The closure of the building won't stop the gallery from bringing art to the capital, its boss says. Audio
With City Gallery closing for two years, what's next for Wellington?
The closure of the City Gallery building won't stop it from bringing art to the capital, its boss says. Audio
Maori talent alongside Booker & Pulitzer prize winners at Auckland Writers Festival
The Auckland Writers Festival starts on May 14 and its promotional push highlights a roll-call of talent from across the arts; Booker prize winner for 2023, Paul Lynch, plus generations of Maori… Audio
Maori talent alongside Booker & Pulitzer prize winners
The Auckland Writers Festival starts on May 14. Its promotional push highlights a roll-call of talent from across the arts; Booker prize winner for 2023, Paul Lynch, actor Sam Neill, musician Troy… Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin is reviewing the debut for writer-director Loren Taylor The Moon is Upside Down, Home, a real estate and design show with a difference, and all three seasons… Audio
This Weekend: Pictorial page-turners converge on Wellington
ComicFest is being held at the National Library of New Zealand on Saturday, with a range of events on offer for the comic- and cartoon-mad on its 10th anniversary. Audio
