Culture
Tattoo artists find inspiration in Chinese culture
Tattoo artists in Auckland are integrating traditional Chinese elements into their artwork as interest in East Asian designs grows.
Language opportunities for the next generation of Kiwi Indians
Community organisations offer language classes to preserve cultural identity.
2024 in review: A year of milestones for the Indian community in New Zealand
The Indian community overtook the Chinese population to become the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand.
South Asian creatives steal spotlight in NZ's arts industry
From producing award-winning comedies to launching groundbreaking initiatives, Asian artists added their voice to Aotearoa's creative landscape in 2024.
Where have all the Chinese bookstores in Auckland gone?
A surge in popularity of digital reading options over the past decade has forced the owners of many physical stores to wind up operations.
Last Show of 2024
Today's show is a fun one! It's the last show of 2024 and it's clear the team are mentally on holiday, some of us (Harry) have already received Christmas prezzies and some of us haven't even started… Audio
Indian community 'heartbroken' over Zakir Hussain's death
The renowned percussionist performed in New Zealand in June at two well-attended concerts in Auckland and Christchurch.
End Of Year Picks & Ella Stewart
On the show today the team is clearly hungry as Janay fills us in on her weekend of tasty kai in the North Island, Te Ao Maori Long Form Journalist and friend of the show Ella Stewart is back and… Audio
Park RD & MURI
Today's show is packed with local Tamaki bands, kicking us off are MURI who korero with So'omalo about their first year as a band and their upcoming track 'Part of Me', then PARK RD join Matua Harry… Audio
Brooke x Starce
On the show today, So'omalo fills us in on losing his brand new car in the weekend, friends of the show Brooke x Starce are back in the studio and chat to Janay about their new single 'LA LA LOVE'… Audio
Community bulletin: Diwali celebrations wrap up
NZ Punjabi Multimedia Trust raises more than $12,000 for the Starship Foundation through a "radiothon".
Bridges & Connor Pritchard
Today on the show Janay gets to know local artist Bridges who fills us in on her latest single 'Lungs', Director Connor Pritchard is also back in the studio and chats to So'omalo about his new book… Audio
Hamo Dell
On today's show, we're fresh off a team photoshoot and spilling all the awkward behind-the-scenes moments we hope don't show up in the final pics! Plus, Hamo Dell joins Janay to talk about her latest… Audio
Hales & Verity
Today's ep feature's the wonderful Verity who talks all things messy break-ups and her new single 'Butterfly Effect' while Miri's (possible) last interview for the year is with Hales teasing his new… Audio
Rita Mae & Mikeyy
On today's episode Janay talks to multi faceted electronic artist Mikeyy ahead of his EP coming in 2025. while So'omalo catches up with Rita Mae about her latest EP 'Kiss The Sky'. The crew also chats… Audio
Poppa Jax & Ella Monnery
On the show today fast-rising Tamaki DJ Poppa Jax has a korero with So'omalo about playing at Boiler Room with her friends, the talented Ella Monnery from Waikanae chats with Janay about her music… Audio
Rei & Hyan
Today on the show So'omalo meets with artist & producer HYAN who chats about his upcoming remix with Scribe, friend of the show Rei talks with Janay about his recent adventures overseas and his album… Audio
Drama spanning two decades headlines NZ Chinese Film Festival
Films feature Chinese and English subtitles, making them accessible for Mandarin- and English-speaking audiences.
Harper Finn & Where's Jai
On Today's show we chat with Harper Finn who is back in NZ for some Mahi after spending most of the last few years over in New York! We also catch up with Where's Jai who have had a busy 2024. Both… Audio
Jude Kelly & Danica Bryant
On the show today Matua Harry is back from Amurica, singer-songwriter Jude Kelly chats with So'omalo about her new single 'Bonnet Bunny', Janay has a korero with pop star Danica Bryant about her… Audio
