Arts
Drop it like it's hot
We're going back in time to the golden era of 2000s pop and RnB. Music you'll still hear pumping out some of the bars on Courtney Place in Wellington on a Friday & Saturday night. Our tour guide is… Audio
Book Critic: The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry
Dominic Hoey reviews The Heart in Winter, which has been described as a savagely funny and romantic tale of young lovers on the lam in 1890s Montana. Audio
Studio2 needs your help
For the past 20 years, Studio2 has provided an art space for people with a learning disability and members of the neurodiverse community. Audio
The TAHI Chris Parker & Emerson
Today on the show we reveal the recipe for the famous Olympic village chocolate muffins, So’omālō has a kōrero with actor and comedian (plus celeb treasure island winner) Chris Parker about the Winter… Audio
Parkin Drawing Prize 2024 winner announced
Twenty-four-year-old artist Ella Jones has won the 2024 Parkin Drawing Prize and $25,000 for her work entitled "The Visual World is Inexhaustible". Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Southern lights appear in Wellington sky
While most of us were tucked up, the Southern Lights put on a show across the South Coast of Wellington. Photographer Chris Harrington-Lines spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The Speedway Murders: Australian filmmakers attempt to solve 1978 US cold case
Australian filmmakers Luke Rynderman and Adam Kamien who tried to solve a 40 year old cold case in an Indiana town. Audio
To game, or not game? Hamlet meets Grand Theft Auto
In the genre-busting documentary Grand Theft Hamlet, two out-of-work UK actors found the video game's world both beautiful - and brutal. Video, Audio
Regional Wrap: Akaroa with Lesley Burkes-Harding
Nestled in the impressive harbour of Canterbury’s Banks Peninsula, is picturesque town Akaroa. Audio
New Brian Eno documentary: 'Billions of potential versions of the film'
Filmmaker Gary Hustwit has used generative software so that his new documentary Eno appears as a different version at every screening. Video, Audio
Gen Z loves smut. NZ authors are cashing in
The popularity of spicy romance novels, or smut, has exploded and many new readers are young women.
Sir Wayne McGregor - You can dance
Globally renowned choreographer, fascinated by the potential of the human body, Wayne McGregor is resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet. He is in demand as a choreographer for theatre, opera… Audio
Pātea Māori Club honours composer's wish after 30 years
They are performing at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington for the opening of the film Taki Rua - Breaking Barriers. Audio
Patea Maori Club opening for 'Taki Rua - Breaking Barriers'
The Patea Maori Club have cult status since their song and album Poi E hit number on the New Zealand charts back in 1984. Poi E made the New Zealand charts again in 2009 and Patea Maori Club made… Audio
NZ's best young opera singers to compete in Song Quest final
Five of the country's best young opera singers will be competing in the Lexus Song Quest "Grand Final Gala" on Saturday night in Wellington. RNZ Concert presenter Clarissa Dunn will be hosting the… Audio
Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood back in NZ with new film
Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood has returned to New Zealand for a new adventure-comedy, which premieres tonight. Audio
Rising stars face off in Lexus Song Quest final
Five Kiwi singers take to the stage on Saturday night hoping to win the Lexus Song Quest, which comes with a $50,000 cash prize.
Nights Culture: Nail Art
Aucklander Tanya Barlow makes works of art, except her canvas is about two centimetres long. She joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The TAHI Wiri Donna & PONZ
Today on the we chat to singer-songwriter and DJ ‘PONZ’ (“de replay”) about her latest single ‘Fantasies’, Indie rock darling 'Wiri Donna' also pops into the studio to let us know when her upcoming… Audio
Bookmarks with Jason Te Kare
Today on Bookmarks we're joined by Jason Te Kare - the Tauranga-born actor, director and playwright, who previously worked as RNZ's drama producer. He's currently holed up in Auckland's Silo theatre… Audio
