Arts
Govt extra funding for arts and culture sector for Covid-19
The Government has this morning announced it's making 37.5 million dollars available to protect jobs in the arts and culture sectors. People who work in these areas have been particularly hard hit by… Audio
RNZ's Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower back for Season 4
The latest series of the podcast 'Eating Fried chicken in the shower' is released today, The podcast features comedian James Nokise and guests sitting in a shower, eating fried chicken and discussing… Audio
Three wāhine Māori the first to receive joint doctorate for mahi raranga
Three wāhine Māori have become the first to receive a joint doctorate in mahi raranga or traditional weaving. Video
'Massively grateful' Daniel Craig bids farewell to Bond
Actor Daniel Craig says his final fifth outing as the British secret agent James Bond in No Time To Die allowed him to complete his 007 journey.
Māori short films take centre stage at NZIFF
Māori-led and directed short films are being placed under the spotlight for the New Zealand International Film Festival Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika short film selection.
Thomas de Mallet Burgess: pushing the boundaries of NZ Opera
When a bunch of unruly British tourists caused havoc around the country back in 2019, the general director of the New Zealand Opera Thomas de Mallet Burgess was struck by a bolt of inspiration. It was… Audio
Dianne Modestini: restoring one of the world’s most controversial paintings
The 'Salvator Mundi' is the first Leonardo da Vinci painting to be discovered for over a century, though some question whether it is in fact by the painter. Dianne Modestini is a world-renowned… Video, Audio
Film Review: Graeme Tuckett
Graeme Tuckett reviews Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, Eiffel, and The Lost Leonardo Audio
Arts sector warns there will be nothing left unless government steps in with support funding
As the arts industry continues to experience crushing losses, they say they need urgent financial support from the government or there won't be an industry left. Audio
Arts sector looks for urgent govt support to survive
As the arts industry continues to experience crushing losses, they say they need urgent financial support from the government or there won't be an industry left. This comes after over 50 leaders in… Audio
Uptown Lowdown
We're joined by Marty Duda from The 13th Floor to talk about their new youtube channel - Uptown Lowdown. A new music news and review show. Audio
The Traditional Fijian Female Tattooing Practice of Veiqia
We chat to Luisa Tora about the traditional Fijian female tattooing practice of veiqia and a new exhibition in Christchurch. Audio
Netflix buys rights to Roald Dahl's children's books
Streaming giant Netflix has bought the works of Roald Dahl, including classics such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, in its latest content deal.
NZ Screen History: The early years of Shortland Street
We look back at the early years of New Zealand's longest running soap opera, Shortland Street. Audio
Isklander trilogy: Blurring the boundaries of fiction and reality
A new creative project launches today that could be the perfect distraction for those of us still in lockdown. Audio
Film and television reviewer Chris Schulz
Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about new Apple+ production The Foundation, based on the 1950s Isaac Asimov novel series that inspired many sci-fi movies - including Star Wars. He'll also look at… Audio
Ka mua, ka muri
We chat to Beverly Rhodes whos beautiful exhibition of oil paintings called Ka mua, ka muri. is currently on at the Pataka Gallery in Porirua. Audio
Tairawhiti Arts Festival
Tama Waipara has the latest news from Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival - including their local focussed festival next month and a new Summer Arts Festival for early 2022. Audio
Otago University Arts Fellow 2022
Otago University have just announced their Arts Fellowships for 2022 and it's a hugely diverse collection of artists. To find out about what fellowships like this mean for artists, I'm joined by three… Audio
The Big Day Out: NZ's essential summer music festival in the '90s and 00s
For 20 years, the Big Day Out music festival was a summer essential for New Zealanders keen to see some of the best local and international acts. Gareth Shute has put together a history of the Big Day… Video, Audio, Gallery
