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Lynskey, Malcolm among cast for Pike River Mine movie
Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm play Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, who have been prominent in seeking justice for bereaved families.
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'Everything about it is just joy' - The Secret of the Wiggles' success
7:11 am todayAfter about 30 years teaching and entertaining children, The Wiggles are still going strong, and they are back in New Zealand for another tour.
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Climate change film explores mining in Australia
6:00 am todayNew documentary Walanbaa Ngiiyani, Stronger Together follows students visiting mega coal mines and gas wells in Australia. Audio
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Clowning about with comedian Trygrve Wakenshawe
9 May 2024Hastings-born comedian Trygve Wakenshaw is a critically acclaimed comedian known for his sharp and playful physical comedy. Audio
New Lord of the Rings movies incoming
News of two new Lord of the Rings movies has sent a ripple of excitement through the home of middle earth in Wellington. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Lynskey, Malcolm among cast for Pike River Mine movie
Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm play Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, who have been prominent in seeking justice for bereaved families.
'Everything about it is just joy' - The Secret of the Wiggles' success
After about 30 years teaching and entertaining children, The Wiggles are still going strong, and they are back in New Zealand for another tour.
Climate change film explores mining in Australia
New documentary Walanbaa Ngiiyani, Stronger Together follows students visiting mega coal mines and gas wells in Australia. Audio
Clowning about with comedian Trygrve Wakenshawe
Hastings-born comedian Trygve Wakenshaw is a critically acclaimed comedian known for his sharp and playful physical comedy. Audio
The TAHI 9/05/24
C-List celebrities So'omālō and Evie sit with superstars Benjamin Mack and Isla Noon, the team continue their New Zealand Music Month celebrations, and Producer Harry reminisces on his past of great… Audio
Bookmarks with Mary Kisler
Today our Bookmarks guest is distinguished art curator and author Mary Kisler MNZM - former curator at Auckland Art gallery, and independent writer. Audio, Gallery
Lost in translation: Daniel Hahn on interpreting literary works
Many of us will know the difficulties of travelling and being understood in countries where we don't speak the language. Now imagine taking a great work of literature and translating that - without… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses MP behaviour and Corrections funding, Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, Resource Minister Shane Jones joins us, a Te Pati Maori MP… Audio
Eurovision Song Contest underway
Malmo in Sweden is playing host this year after taking out the top prize in 2023, with the song contest promising lots of drama onstage, as well as protests in the streets. Eurovision Journalist… Audio
Pacific stars shine in new film
Two Fijian born actors were welcomed home for the grand premiere of 'Stranded Pearl' in Fiji. Audio
In pictures: All the glitz and glamour from Met Gala 2024
From Taika Waititi to Zendaya to Cardi B - here are some of the best looks on the carpet of the Met Gala 2024.
Met Gala co-host Zendaya stuns with two looks
Who was there and most importantly, what were they wearing? Look over RNZ's updates from the event.
The TAHI 7/5/24
To celebrate New Zealand Music Month we've got the legendary PNC on the line, and in celebration of NZ International Comedy Festival, Robbie Nicol joins us! We're also getting you up to date with… Audio
When is the Met Gala? What's the theme? Who is going?
The Met Gala is tomorrow. Designers will show off their boldest works using the biggest pop culture figures as models. Here's what to expect.
Review: The Beautiful Game, The Greatest Hits, The Idea of You
Series TV is increasingly sucking up our streaming attention, but Dan Slevin has found three recent feature films that also deserve consideration. Video
Television Critic: Jonathan Mahon-Heap
Today Jonathan Mahon-Heap talks to Jesse about The Sympathizer on Neon and Heartbreak High on Netflix. Audio
Musician, poet and skit queen Elle Cordova
Comedian, musician, poet, and video creator Elle Cordova on her clever, nerdy, hilarious skits, delighting her one million Instagram followers.
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Song about flatulence takes out top prize at the Children's Music Awards
A song about flatulence has taken out the prize for best Children's Music Video at the Children's Music Awards. Don McGlashan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Key names in NZ fashion industry launch new report
Several key names in New Zealand's fashion industry are gathering in Auckland this morning to launch a new report - "Threads of Tomorrow". Mindful Fashion chief executive Jacinta Fitzgerald spoke to… Audio
