Arts
Regional Wrap: Famed corrugated iron sculptor Jeff Thomson in Helensville
Jeff Thomson, one of Aotearoa’s senior professional sculptors, is best known for doing absolutely everything that’s possible with corrugated iron. His corrugated iron Holden sits in the Te Papa… Audio
Gang patches, Ans Westra and recording street life: artist and Māori warden Suzanne Tamaki
Suzanne Tamaki has many feathers in her cap.
Of Ngāti Maniapoto, Hikairo, Tūhoe and Te Arawa iwi, Suzanne Tamaki is known for her jewellery and costume design - her work is inspired by Pacific…
Coming up
The suppression of witches and plant based beliefs
The front of artist Ann Shelton's award-winning new book worm, root, wort.. & bane bears an image of a small silvered glass flask held in the Pitt Rivers Museum at Oxford University. The flask is said… Audio
Culinary and Cultural favourites with Peter Gordon
Chef Peter Gordon is a deep lover of the arts and joins Culture 101 to share his fast Favourites. Audio
Porridge Radio on burnout: 'Healing isn't linear'
British indie rock band Porridge Radio, has received high praise for her raw honest songwriting, earning the band a Mercury Prize nomination in 2020. Their new album is no different, as frontperson… Audio
Idles tour heads to New Zealand: 'It's just chaotic'
British-Irish rock band Idles are currently on a tour that's heading to New Zealand in January. Guitarist Mark Bowen jumps on the phone with Maggie Tweedie straight after playing a show in Nottingham… Audio
AJA releases long awaited album
After creating and collaborating musically for many years, award winning songwriter, producer and teacher, AJA (Ngati Raukawa, Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai, Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Porou), has just… Audio
NZ Live: Marmalade
Today Jesse is joined by Tamaki Makaurau five- piece indie-pop-rock band Marmalade. A couple of weeks ago they celebrated the release of their debut EP - Sober. But today they're in the Auckland… Audio
Film Review: Moana 2 and There's Still Tomorrow
The Queen of Hollywood is in to review satirical Italian film There's Still Tomorrow and the sequel to Disney's mega hit Moana. Audio
Melbourne rockers and Jamaican hip hop band among new signings for Womad 2025
Womad Aotearoa has announced four new artists for its 2025 lineup in New Plymouth.
Art of Banksy exhibition opens in Wellington
A highly successful exhibition from London is opening at Takina, the Wellington convention centre. Producer and curator Michel Boersma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Leak causes partial ceiling collapse at Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin's Hospital keeps breaking, Tess Brunton reports on a partial ceiling collapse Audio
Bookmarks with Sarah Foster-Sproull
Jesse talks to dancer, choreographer, and senior lecturer in Dance Studies Sarah Foster-Sproull about the books and music that inspire her. Audio
Music Critic: new music from Jeff Madd and The Lovely Eggs
Duanne Swan brings two new songs to fill your lug holes: Power and Money by Jeff Madd and Memory Man by The Lovely Eggs. Audio
The man mixing his love of painting with his love of sport
Last decade, British artist Andy Brown has painted more than 200 sports stadiums in over 30 countries.
He is now in Aotearoa painting the action as the Black Caps take on England over a three test… Audio
Goldie painting sells for $3.7 million
A painting by Charles Frederick Goldie sold for just over $3.7 million at auction on Tuesday night. International Art Centre director Richard Thomson spoke to Morning Report. Audio
'The most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand art history'
Thoughts of a Tohunga was sold for more than $3,757,000.
Twelfth Night gets Dunedin twist
A new production of the Twelfth Night re-imagines the Bard's romantic comedy, swapping the Balkans for the University of Otago during the early 1980s and it includes the "Dunedin Sound". Reporter Tess… Audio
Remains of destroyed homes turned into Cyclone Gabrielle commemorative sculpture
The idea of a sculpture made out of salvaged materials was dreamt up to give to those who lost their homes. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 November
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the release of Wicked and whether or not singing should be allowed in the… Audio
