Culture
'I just wept the whole way through' - the choirmaster who cast young singers for Tinā
Director of the NZ Youth Choir David Squire and young bass-baritone singer Tim Evans chat about working on the hit Kiwi film.
CHAII and Jawsh 685
On maybe the most star studded episode of The TAHI podcast ever just after our 2nd year anniversary we welcome to the studio both 6 time AMA nominated CHAII and catch up with the young legend Jawsh… Audio
India and te ao Maori storytelling merge
The Hawke's Bay Indian Cultural Centre is celebrating their 10th birthday with a brand-new show, 'Wairua Paani'. Audio
New waiata released to commemorate Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. Video, Audio
Privileges hearing: MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
Te Pāti Māori MPs have again declined to turn up to a hearing over their haka protest, but this time they have lodged a written submission in their absence.
Books in books: When fictional characters are readers
Dr Karen Attar is the curator of rare books at the Senate House Library in the University of London, and author of new book Books, Readers and Libraries in Fiction. Audio
A whole, deep fried feijoa
Feijoa expert Kate Evans joins Emile Donovan to review Auckland fine-dining restaurant Forest's feijoa dessert, described as "fried whole like a donut and rolled in sherbet made from its skins, with… Audio
Jujulipps and Samoa Stories
The crew is all back together so we catch up with So'omalo on his activities over the last couple of weeks. We have an amazing returning guest Jujulipps who fills us in on her finalist achievement at… Audio
Ashley Jackson: 'There's a harp in just about every culture'
Water can be both a barrier and something that connects us, says world renowned harpist Ashley Jackson.
The evacuation of our libraries and museums in WWII
Tens of thousands of priceless artworks, sacred Māori artefacts, and irreplaceable documents were ushered out of our cities over fears the South Pacific could become the next target of enemy attacks.
…Javiyah Nikoia and The Taite Music Prize Recap
Waimirirangi sits down with Singer & Songwriter Javiyah Nikoia who has seen strong success on their musical debut Janay Recaps her experience at the 2025 Taite Music Prize including the performances… Audio
Uncovering the life and poetry of trailblazing painter Emily Cumming Harris
One hundred years on from making her mark with botanical artwork, Emily Harris' unseen poetry and diary entries come to light.
Tongan sister-duo release Matariki album to celebrate culture and language
Ōtautahi-based music group, Loopy Tunes - known for their vibrant Pasifika music for pre-schoolers - have released a new album celebrating Matariki, New Zealand's Māori New Year.
Incredibly popular Gallipoli exhibition to continue on until 2032
In the past decade, the moving exhibition featuring 'giant' servicemen and women has recorded over 4.8 million visits. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington, senior doctors are preparing to walk off the job for 24 hours… Audio
MOKOTRON takes out Taite Music Prize 2025
RNZ lifestyle reporter Jogai Bhatt joins Emile Donovan to debrief the winners from the biggest night in New Zealand independent music, the 2025 Taite Music Prize, held tonight at Q Theatre in… Audio
Erin G & Top Shelf
We are joined by young guests Top Shelf who are releasing music after their winning efforts at Smokefree Rockquest. Waimirirangi chats to Erin G about her new music and cultural identity Janay had a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
Dancing around the world
The World Dance Crew Championship kicks off in Auckland today, just in time for the school holidays. Audio
