Arts
April Phillips on her passion for Frank Sinatra
April Phillips joins Jim to discuss the life and music of Frank Sinatra and to hear some of his most iconic work. Audio
Robyn Malcolm takes out best actress gong at France film festival
The actress says the award has motivated her to create more stories to connect with different audiences.
Aboriginal artist and activist Richard Bell
Aboriginal artist Richard Bell's documentary You Can Go Now is screening at the Maoriland Film Festival, underway in Otaki . In it, he poses provocative and humourous challenges to the status quo and… Audio
The legend you've never heard of
The Japanese art forms that have shaped more of the West's story telling than you may realise Audio
Bataplai: Papua New Guinea film's NZ premiere at Māoriland Film Festival
Butterfly/Bataplai explores lead actor Raya's secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family's strict religious beliefs. Audio
Fred Again announces surprise shows
Internationally renowned DJ Fred Again is in Aotearoa for a set of surprise shows.
The capital city is buzzing ahead of Friday's show at Waitangi Park, with tickets selling out in minutes on… Audio
Celebration of cultural identity and diversity at Polyfest
Pacifika secondary students are demonstrating pride and passion for their cultural heritage at this week's ASB Polyfest.
Tāmaki Makaurau is the biggest hub of Pasifika people in Aotearoa, and… Audio
Final week of Auckland Arts Festival
It's the final week of the Auckland Arts Festival, but there's still plenty to see before it closes on Sunday.
Co-host of RNZ National's Culture 101, Perlina Lau, has been out and about this week and… Audio
'I'm Still Growing': Josiah Morgan on his new poetry collection
The Otautahi/Christchurch artist joins Emile Donovan to talk about his new book of poetry. Audio
Theatre company aims to take multi-sensory show on the road
A theatre company is appealing for funding to take a multi-sensory production aimed at people living with disabilities, on the road. Spark Live kicked off at the Auckland Town Hall today, and will… Audio
The TAHI 21/3/24
On Today's episode we surprise musician Ella Minehan with a special interviewer her friend and fellow musician Taylor Roche for a wholesome moment! We also talk CubaDupa festival with Romi Wrights and… Audio
Māoriland Film Festival is back
'People want to see worlds they haven't experienced before,' organisers say as they get ready for 168 feature films, documentaries and short films
The Mountain: Tween stars steal the show at Taranaki premiere
The tween leads of New Zealand's latest feature film stole the show at the world premier of The Mountain at the TSB Showplace in New Plymouth last night.
Music feature: Bob Marley with Tigilau Ness
This week's music feature is all about the son of Jamaica and global symbol of reggae Bob Marley and his outsized influence on the music scene despite his untimely death. His distinctive vocals and… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Ross
Today Mt Roskill Grammar school library manager Catherine Ross talks to Jesse not just about her book recommendations but also shares her thoughts on the declining literacy rates in Aotearoa. Audio
The TAHI 19/3/24
On today's show, So'omālō explains how Evie’s away at O'Week for a new cult she's joined, Tāmaki Makaurau-based indie-pop delight Geoff Ong explains the hidden message behind his latest music video… Audio
Preview: 2024 Māoriland Film Festival
Dan Slevin samples a few of the more than 160 titles screening in Ōtaki this week. Video
A celebration of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa at 80
Earlier this month Dame Kiri Te Kanawa celebrated her 80th birthday and in this podcast you'll hear from Dame Kiri herself and singers she's mentored such as baritones Robert Wiremu and Samson Setu… Audio
Banksy confirms London tree mural is his own work
Islington Council says its graffiti removal team is aware of the artwork and won't remove it.
Ni-Vanuatu musician fulfills 'once in a lifetime' experience
Ni-Vanuatu musician fulfills 'once in a lifetime' experience. Audio
