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Poetry on the edge
23 Aug 2023Bill Martin and his Trio will be mixing his jazz with the words of some Dunedin poets in a concert marking National Poetry Day. Audio
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Vogueish virtues weaken democracy, says author
21 Aug 2023Humility, authenticity and vulnerability sound great, but these qualities have turned too many into virtue signalling, self-absorbed narcissists, says Lucinda Holdforth. Audio
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In their element
22 Aug 2023Salina Fisher and Jerome Kavanagh are co-creators of a new work, 'Papatūānuku', for taonga pūoro and orchestra which will have its world premiere at the Auckland Philharmonia's In the Elements concert. Audio
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Theatre is back - can it continue to thrive?
Audiences are returning to theatres, but the future is uncertain for university-level theatre education. Audio
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Exercise on the brain
Dr Kate Thomas is a self-described “exercise evangelist”. An exercise physiologist, she spends her time researching the impacts exercise has on the body. Video, Audio
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At The Movies: Last Film Show
23 Aug 2023Last Film Show is a semi-autobiographical, independent film from India about a poor tea-maker's son who's determined that one day he'll become a film maker. Video, Audio
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WATCH: A Place Called Te Awamutu
24 Aug 2023You'll never look at Te Awamutu in the same way again after watching this hilarious series that follows a loving whānau, living under one roof and constantly taking pleasure in getting on each other's nerves.
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Pita Turei: 'I'm still an outsider'
Pita Turei is an actor, curator, sculptor, comedian and staunch cultural and iwi advocate whose long career in the arts encompasses carving, dance and film. Now, Turei tells Culture 101’s Mark Amery, he’s dedicated to walking with people to reveal the hidden histories of Tāmaki Makaurau. Audio
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The powerful marriage of music and film motivates Wellington composer
21 Aug 2023Kāinga is the first feature film to screen on the RNZ website. It’s a collection of eight short movie explorations of what home in Aotearoa means from a Kiwi-Asian experience. Wellington composer Lauren King has written the soundtrack. Video, Audio
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'Once a mod, always a mod': the return of Dinah Lee
19 Aug 2023Trendsetting '60s singer Dinah Lee (now 80) will play live with country star Tami Neilson this October. Video, Audio
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Suits you, sir: ties, trackies and the shirt that solves all fashion faux pas
21 Aug 2023Are trackpants ok? Is it wrong to wear brown shoes with a blue suit? What should you wear to a job interview? Menswear guru Robert Niwa answers an array of burning style questions. Audio
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Mo' money, mo' problems? Why instant wealth isn't everything it's cracked up to be
21 Aug 2023Suddenly coming into money isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, according to a financial expert who helps people cope with unexpected windfalls of cash. Audio
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Album review - The Greater Wings by Julie Byrne
19 Aug 2023Tony Stamp explores the masterful blend of ambient and folk music on American songwriter Julie Byrne's first album in six years. Audio
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'Actors do more than just say words': why the SAG-AFTRA strike matters
More local stories, written and performed by New Zealand writers and actors, could be a positive spin-off from the strike currently paralysing TV and screen productions overseas, a leading New Zealand entertainment professional says. Audio
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Listen: NZCT Chamber Music Contest
23 Aug 2023Thousands of Kiwi secondary school musicians enjoy the thrill of making music in small groups as part of this competition. Hear the finalists - and the winners - performing on stage at The Piano in Christchurch here.
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'There's never a cheaper time to retreat than straight after a disaster'
19 Aug 2023Rivers have been given room to flood safely in the Netherlands for two decades and an expert in New Zealand thinks we should be doing the same. Audio
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'Stay grounded and connected to the community'
20 Aug 2023After a 16-year stint as the Labour MP for Māngere, Aupito William Sio is signing off. He tells Johnny Blades what he learnt as a politician. Audio
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Album review - Where Were You? Independent Music from Leeds (1978-1989)
19 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews a fascinating 68-song collection of alternative music from the former mill town. Audio
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Alan Brown: making waves
17 Aug 2023Ondulation is the latest album from Tāmaki Makaurau-based composer, keyboard player and performer Alan Brown. It's inspired by – and features – an electronic instrument called the Ondomo. Audio
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WATCH - Kāinga
21 Aug 2023Eight Pan-Asian women talk about the complexity of calling Aotearoa New Zealand 'home'. (An RNZ film made with the support of NZ On Air)
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Briar Prastiti
18 Aug 2023The current Composer-in-Residence at Lilburn House in Wellington talks with Bryan Crump about the importance of her Greek heritage, how she approaches composing and what she does to relax. Audio
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Our World Cup runneth over - and out. What next?
The FIFA Women's World Cup attracted record crowds and also delivered drama. Will it change how sport gets covered by the media? Video, Audio
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How to talk to kids about fatphobia
American journalist Virginia Sole-Smith helps parents counter the idea that fatness is a moral failing in her best-selling book Fat Talk. Audio
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The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium
20 Aug 2023Jemaine Clement takes the lead in this lavish comedy podcast now streaming on RNZ.