Arts
Lorde mixes with glitterati at Met Gala in New York
Red, silver and blue ruled the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps at a youth-driven Met Gala in a celebration of the best of American fashion.
A guide to online resources for kids
Being stuck at home with children isn't always easy. Here's our comprehensive guide to online resources for children. Video
Jane Campion wins best director at Venice Film Festival
New Zealand's Jane Campion has won the Silver Lion prize for best director at the Venice Film Festival for The Power of The Dog.
Locked down entertainment: Fun things to do with children at home
As Aucklanders face another weekend in lockdown, we bring you ideas for family games, art creations and messy play to keep the kids entertained. Video
Dame Hinewehi Mohi on creating te reo Māori EP with Lorde
New Zealand singer Lorde released a five-track EP of songs off of her latest album Solar Power yesterday translated into te reo Māori. The EP, titled Te Ao Mārama, is a collaboration between Sir… Video, Audio
Big opportunity for new musical talent in Dunedin
New bands and musicians are being asked to audition for New Year's Eve at the Octagon. Dunedin City Council is hoping to put on an event with lots of new talent alongside more experienced bands on the… Audio
Someday Stories 2021
We talk to Chris Widdup, the Executive Director of The Someday Project.about the the fresh crop of short films that make up the fifth series of Someday Stories, a creative development platform for… Video, Audio
Movie review: 9/11: Inside the President's War Room
Dan Slevin reviews a new documentary about the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, streaming on Apple TV+. Video, Audio
TV review: Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves is a 10-part science-fiction series streaming on Neon and the first two episodes are directed by Ridley Scott. Reviewed by Dan Slevin. Video, Audio
Movie review: Cinderella
Dan Slevin reviews Cinderella from Amazon Prime, a new version featuring a selection of repurposed pop songs from the last 40 years. Video, Audio
Movie review: The White Tiger
The White Tiger is a drama based on a Booker Prize winning novel about a young Indian man trying to break down the economic and social barriers that hold him back. Reviewed by Dan Slevin. Video, Audio
At the Movies for 8 September 2021
Dan Slevin suggests four options for at home lockdown viewing. He reviews the Netflix drama The White Tiger; Amazon Prime's new version of Cinderella, from the creator of the Pitch Perfect trilogy… Audio
The Artist Will Live Forever: Remembering Billy Apple
Today we learned one of New Zealand's most influential visual artists, Billy Apple, has died. Jesse speaks with Art historian, director of The Adam Art Gallery and Billy Apple biographer, Christina… Audio
Artist Billy Apple, pioneer in pop art, dies at 85
Billy Apple, one of New Zealand's most influential artists and a pioneer in the pop art movement, has died at the age of 85. Audio
Art critic pays tribute to Billy Apple
Aotearoa's creative community is mourning the loss of one of its most influential artists. Pioneer pop artist Billy Apple died overnight following a short illness. He was 85. In 2009, he worked with… Audio
Online festival - Ars Electronica Garden Aotearoa
Ars Electronica Garden Aotearoa gets underway later this week. It explores how the digital world connects with the physical world and is part of global cyber exhibition showcasing installations of… Audio
Todd Antony: sharing images of remarkable subcultures worldwide
Formerly based in London, now in lockdown in Auckland, photographer Todd Antony usually travels the reaches of the globe on ambitious commercial and personal projects, racking up numerous… Audio, Gallery
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme is looking at some locally streamed options for people to watch while cinemas are still closed for audiences during alert levels 3 & 4. He's recommending Under The Volcano, being streamed… Audio
ABBA makes a return almost 40 years after breakup
Swedish pop band ABBA has announced its return almost 40 years after splitting up.
They've reunited for a new album, titled "ABBA Voyage" and plan to hold a series of concerts fronted by their… Audio
Covid-19: Looking after butterflies in lockdown
In Otago, one essential worker is looking after some of our more exotic residents, with more and more arriving all the time.
Our Changing World producer Claire Concannon finds out what it takes to… Audio
