Arts
David Kilgour on The Clean’s latest projects and Port Noise
David Kilgour is a heavyweight in New Zealand music. The singer-songwriter has been prolific with his band, The Heavy Eights, who have released 11 albums. The group has been enlisted to play the Port… Audio
Ringlets: Rising stars at Hamilton Arts Fest
They've been described as the funnest, most charming musical groups in Aotearoa right now, the post punk band from Tamaki Makaurau 'Ringlets' are playing a very special gig next Saturday alongside… Audio
The Stranglers: 'I would make my mistakes all over again'
Formed in 1974, The Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving and successful bands to have originated in the UK punk scene. They stood out for their musicianship, their often aggressive or… Audio
Miki Magasiva: Tinā
Miki’s feature directorial debut Tinā follows a Samoan teacher at a private school and he speaks to Susie about the film and his career. Audio
John Johns: NZ Forest's first official photographer
A years-long fascination with the life and photography of a man named John Johns has lead art curator Charles Ninow to make him the subject of his Karangahape Road gallery's second ever exhibition. Audio
Amazon MGM Studios takes creative control of James Bond franchise
The joint venture's formation may hint that Amazon MGM Studios is gearing up to announce a new Bond film - and a new actor for the titular role.
Answering some colourful questions
Who names colours, are there colours left to name? Nick Nightingale, the managing director of Resene paints joins Emile Donovan to answer these questions and more Audio
Moa Point residents vow to fix Moa statue
People living near Moa Point on Wellington's south coast, are vowing to repair a Moa statue that has fallen from its perch - high on a rocky out crop - just beyond the capital's airport. Bill Hickman… Audio
Hundreds of Disney sketches and concept artwork to go on display at Tākina
Every Disney character starts with a drawing and now fans will get to see the beginnings of 100 years of their favourite characters in Wellington. Audio
100 years of Disney animation artwork on display in Wellington
100 years of Disney animation sketches and concept artwork will be on display in Wellington from tomorrow. Disney: The Magic of Animation has toured cities from Paris to Melbourne and is now on its… Audio
Bookmarks with Acushla-Tara Kupe
Today's guest, Acushla-Tara Kupe, has gradually made herself a mainstay of our screens and stages over the past five years or so. Audio
Music Critic: The Delines
Dianne Swann introduces us to country soul band The Delines. Audio
Translating Te Matatini
The world's biggest Kapa Haka festival, Te Matatini is kicking off next week in New Plymouth. Audio
Television Critic: The White Lotus and Invincible
Brooks Alexander reviews the latest season of the pheromonal and tries out the adult animated superhero show Invincible. Audio
Conclave named best film at BAFTAs, The Brutalist honoured
Papal selection thriller Conclave and period drama The Brutalist were the big winners at the BAFTA Film Awards.
High school student curates Waihī photo exhibition
The curator of a photo exhibition in the Hauraki town of Waihī in the North Island, hasn't come from a big city museum, in fact she hasn't even finished high school. Libby Kirkby-Mcleod reports. Audio
What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025
The national kapa haka competition returns on 25 February, hosted this year in Ngāmotu/New Plymouth.
'I thought it was the worst' - How an old-school tattoo style made a comeback
A style of tattoo, popular in the 1970s and 1980s, has re-emerged as a major trend for tattoo artists. Audio
Living better, closer and more affordably together: Space Craft Architects
How can we live better, closer and more affordably together? New Zealand young architecture studio Space Craft are one of the winners of a recent competition to design the housing of the future for… Audio
