Arts
Music feature: John Denver
We're diving into the music and legacy of one of the most beloved American songwriters of the 20th century, John Denver. Audio
Tom Sainsbury brings camping drama to the stage
Emile Donovan dials up actor and comedian Tom Sainsbury, who is staging an overnight camping trip on the Q Theatre stage ahead of his show, Camping. Audio
Wellington Dawn Raids
In Wellington this month and next, a series of public programmes mark the 50th year of the Dawn Raids. In this episode of Here Now Kadambari Raghukumar talks to artist Liana Leiataua and Pacific… Audio
Wellington Dawn Raids
In Wellington this month and next, a series of public programmes mark the 50th year of the Dawn Raids. In this episode of Here Now Kadambari Raghukumar talks to artist Liana Leiataua and Pacific…
AudioArts news for 20 October 2024
The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi revealed its eight Laureate Award recipients on Friday night.
Receiving a total of 280 thousand dollars - they're recognised for their outstanding practice as well as… Audio
Best Song Eva: Josh Thomson
NZ Comedian Josh Thomson plays Martin, the head of Human Resources in the newly launched season of The Office Australia. He joins us to pick his best song ever. Audio
The Mixtape: Pos Mavaega on 30 years of Pacific Underground
Our guest picking the music is Pos' Mavaega, Musical Director for Pacific Underground, NZ's longest running Pacific performing arts group who are celebrating 30 years of theatre. Pos is a writer… Audio
Horomona Horo: Best known taonga pūoro practitioner becomes Arts Laureate
Horomona Horo (Ngapuhi, Ngati Porou, Taranaki), one of Aotearoa's best known taonga pūoro practitioners, is now an Arts Laureate. Horomona is a masterful composer and musician, known for his expertise… Audio
Playing Favourites with Nathaniel Lees
Kiwi-born Samoan, Maiava Nathaniel Lees began acting on stage in 1975, and on screen in 1984. He joins Saturday Morning to play favourites. Audio
Poems changing generations of lives
New anthology Now and Then features 92 poets of all ages, ethnicities and languages from across New Zealand. Audio
Creative New Zealand's Arts Pasifika Awards 2024
A dazzling display of Pasifika's finest artists - Creative New Zealand's Arts Pasifika Awards 2024. Audio
The Australian dance group building bridges and breaking down walls
Co-artistic director of Australian dance first nations outfit Marrugeku, Dalisa Pigram joins Emile Donovan to talk about their New Zealand shows. Audio
New exhibition explores the small universe of home
Kim Paton is the director of Objectspace and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Feature interview: Etiquette for the 21st century
William Hanson doesn't make the rules, but he does enjoy them. Audio
Heading Off: biking through Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan
Intrepid New Zealand journalist Isobel Ewing spent a month biking around northern Pakistan. Audio
The 2024 Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award announcement
Steve Braunias is in our Auckland Studio to announce the winner of the seriously groovy Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award. Audio
Bluey stage show coming to New Zealand
Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show, a theatrical adaptation of the animated show, will hit the road in April 2025. Audio
Juggler Mike Twist on his life as an international performer
Mike Twist is believed to be New Zealand's oldest performing professional juggler, has an unofficial world record for the most juggling performances in a week and has worked all over the world… Audio
Jazz pianist Jonathan Crayford on music, travel and where he calls home
With his work spanning many different genres, disciplines and regional styles, Jonathan Crayford is considered one of New Zealand's foremost jazz pianists. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Photographer Frank Habicht dies, aged 85
A Northland photographer whose images immortalised the social upheaval and flower power movement of London's 'Swinging Sixties' has died aged 85.
