Arts
Podcast The Magpie House visits a hugely influential residence
It's easy to miss Lilburn House in Wellington's well-heeled suburb of Thorndon, but the former home of foremost New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn has a rich if, until now, not particularly well… Audio, Gallery
Nathan Joe - this is clearly his year!
It's been a tough secret to keep but we are delighted to announce the winner of this year's Bruce Mason Playwriting Award. The $10,000 prize goes to Chinese-Kiwi, Christchurch-based playwright Nathan… Audio
The belated fame of Hilma af Klint
The largest number of visitors recorded at New York's Guggenheim Museum was for an exhibition of work by trailblazing Swedish artist and mystic, Hilma af Klint, that had been hidden away for decades… Audio, Gallery
Eden Hore: High Fashion/High Country
Glamorous gowns from the astonishing high fashion collection that was the pride and joy of high country farmer Eden Hore, are temporarily leaving their Central Otago home. Eden farmed in Naseby while… Audio, Gallery
Film Review: Graeme Tuckett
Graeme gives his thoughts on Petite Maman and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Audio
'Just fabulous': Work begins on $80m theatre in Hamilton
After five years in the planning, work has started on an $80m performing arts theatre in central Hamilton.
The week that was with Te Radar and James Elliott
Comedians Te Radar and James Elliott bring a few laughs. Audio
Between Names by Eli Bull
In this joyful tale about identity, a recently transitioned male goes to an LGBTQ meeting at a community centre. One of the winning stories in the 2021 Nine to Noon Short story competition. Audio
Work starts on new performing arts theatre in Hamilton
After five years in the planning, work has started on an $80 million performing arts theatre in central Hamilton.
The new theatre on Victoria Street South will replace the 50-year-old Founders… Audio
NZ TV series Creamerie to stream on US channel Hulu
In exciting entertainment news, a New Zealand TV series set eight years after an unexplained virus has wiped out the world's men and boys, has been picked up in the US and will stream exclusively on… Audio
Going Under by Heather McQuillan
Two boys learning their pepeha (Māori introduction) bunk off from school and go to the beach. This is a heartbreaking tale of a boy finding his place in a challenging world. (One of the winning… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir discuss the digital divide among Kiwi kids, ageism in the hiring process, and Adele's removal of the shuffle function on Spotify. Audio
Bookmarks with Chye-Ling Huang
Our Bookmarks guest is director, actor, writer, and co-founder of Proudly Asian Theatre, Chye-Ling Huang. She talks to Jesse about books, music, movies and more. Audio
Spring Clean at the Pool
A contractor cleaning a pool for the coming summer season gets a nasty surprise. One of the winning stories from the 2021 Nine to Noon Short Story Competition. Audio
The Lucky Bench by Lynette Mentink
In this subtle and touching story, a woman sits on a bench by the sea, an old man joins her and they chat - as strangers. (One of the winning stories from the 2021 Nine to Noon Short Story… Audio
New Zealand author Stephen Stratford dies aged 68
Respected New Zealand author and editor Stephen Stratford passed away suddenly yesterday morning, aged 68.
Covid-19: Heart of the City on traffic light system move
On 3 December, all of Aotearoa will move into the traffic light system, with Auckland entering at the Red stage.
The government will release detailed sector guidance this week so business and other… Audio
Netflix's Cowboy Bebop shot in a gritty and grimy Auckland
Filmed under the twin shadows of both the pandemic and the Lord of the Rings, Cowboy Bebop is an Auckland film success story. Audio
Adele persuades Spotify to stop shuffling albums
British singer and songwriter Adele has persuaded Spotify to stop shuffling albums by default- , so now the tracks play in the order the artists intended.
The singer tweeted: "We don't create albums… Audio
Resignations and Covid-19 play into International Film festival woes
This year's International Film Festival seems to have had more twists and turns than a French film-maker's plot.
Even without the surprise resignation of festival director, Marten Rabarts, announced… Audio