Arts
Meat Loaf's most popular album soars to new heights
A week after his death, the singer's Bat Out of Hell album has re-entered the UK charts.
Bill Hayes: Sweat and our ongoing obsession with exercise
In his new book Sweat, best-selling author Bill Hayes turns his attention to our long-standing obsession with exercise. Audio
Roy Billing: Back treading the boards for Grand Horizons
Ruawai-raised actor Roy Billing has been gracing New Zealand screens since the 1970s. Having returned to our shores after being based in Sydney for many years, Billing will soon be treading the… Audio
"Covid-19 will spread" teen who attended SoundSplash festival
A teenager who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the Soundsplash festival says with all the physical contact revellers had at the 3-day festival, it seems inevitable that the virus spread… Audio
Veteran rocker Neil Young delivers ultimatum to Spotify
It's either him or me, but you can't have both.
That's the ultimatum from Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, to the streaming giant Spotify.
He's threatened to pull his music from the platform… Audio
Podcast Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin Cherry discusses two podcasts she's been listening to: This is Actually Happening - from Wondery Bed of Lies Season 2 - by the Telegraph. Audio
Events industry workers face months without income
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking for some sort of payment for those who cannot work because of the red traffic light rules.
Covid-19: Live events industry loses large chunk of summer income
Many musicians, actors and others in the live events industry are facing months without any income because of the move to the red traffic light setting.
They are on their own because the wage subsidy… Audio
Covid-19: Live music industry mourns early end to summer shows
Those in the live music business are warning latest Covid-19 restrictions will seriously damage the industry.
Freelance music tour manager Sarin Moddle says stakes are high at this time of the year… Audio
Living the dream, baches and seaside settlements
An exploration of lifestyles around New Zealand's coastlines and waterways through Derek Morrison's book, Living the Dream. Derek was NZ Geographic's 2018 Photographer of the Year. His book has… Audio
Covid Red traffic light system affects live events
A major live events company has cancelled all of its shows for the rest of the year as a result of the country going to the red traffic light setting. Greenstone Entertainment made the difficult… Audio
Emma Vickers: filling the big tent
If we say cabaret what does that mean to you? A musical about the growing power of the Nazi Party in the Weimar Republic? It's also a thriving art form with a strong presence in Aotearoa. Emma Vickers… Audio
Modern binge watching's debt to Shakespeare
Now quick pop quiz. Who said this - Logan Roy from Succession or King Lear? "Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! rage! blow!" Well yes, it's King Lear. But they were both played by the same actor… Audio
Performing on the fringe
It's been a pretty tough time for the performing arts industry over the last two years, but the show must, Covid-19 settings allowing, go on. Actor, singer, performer and director Vanessa Stacey is… Audio
'Gutted with disappointment': Rod Stewart reacts to NZ tour cancellation
Sir Rod Stewart's New Zealand tour - scheduled for April - will not go ahead due to the country's travel and border restrictions, promoters say.
New Len Lye sculpture unveiled decades after artist's death
A new kinetic sculpture has come to life in New Plymouth nearly 60 years after the acclaimed New Zealand artist Len Lye came up with the idea.
Bookmarks with Mayor Monique Croon Chatham Islands
Today's Bookmarks guest is Monique Croon, the first female Mayor of the Chatham Islands. She joins Jesse to share a few of her favourite things. Audio
Why Elmo's feud with a pet rock went viral
Co-founder of Muppet Wiki, Scott Hanson joins Jesse to talk about the long-standing feud between Elmo and Rocco on Sesame Street and which Muppet he thinks should go viral next. Audio
Bookmarks with Anne Tolley
Today's Bookmarks guest is Tauranga City Council Comission Chairwoman Anne Tolley. She joins Jesse to share a few of her favourite things. Audio