Arts And Culture
Why does Kate Bush mean so much to so many?
The less we see of Kate Bush it seems the more she is beloved. Seldom in the public spotlight, the artist gained a whole new legion of fans when her song 'Running Up That Hill' became a hit again… Audio
Cocktails in the new Circa bar with Ginette McDonald
Every week on RNZ's Culture 101 we ask an artist to share their love of culture and the cultural heroes that inspire them. In actor Ginette McDonald's case they're some of the people closest to her. Audio
Animated short portrays enduring love and dementia
A new moving and very personal animated short film Mirumiru looks at the love and bond between two kaumatu, an elderly Maori couple, Shorty and Lena as they deal with Lena's progressing mate wareware… Audio
Mike Leigh on new film "Hard Truths"
After nearly 30 years, British writer and director Mike Leigh has reunited with actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste for his new drama and comedy film Hard Truths. Audio
Arts and culture participation for 12-year-olds shows better wellbeing and relationships
A new report by AUT's Te Ipukarea Research Institute shows 12-year-olds who participate in arts and culture through extra-curricular and free-time activities experience better wellbeing, peer… Audio
Fast Favourites: Pōneke Wellington Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon
The Capital’s Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon has long championed Pōneke Wellington - it’s local businesses, its fashion and, sometimes more controversially, its bike lanes. Audio
