Arts
Dope Lemon back in NZ to perform
Dope Lemon AKA Angus Stone is heading across to New Zealand next month for two performances, one at the Elemental Nights in Auckland. He speaks to Jesse about his tour and latest album release. Audio
Fans ask Lizzo to remove song over offensive lyric
US singer Lizzo has put out a new version of her single, Grrrls, after fans asked her to remove the ableist slur from the lyrics.
Kiri and Lou launches on Nickelodeon in the US
Beloved New Zealand made cartoon Kiri and Lou is launching in the US on the Nickelodeon network. Writer and director of the series, Harry Sinclair talks to Jesse. Video, Audio
Short film explores the pain inflicted on whānau by meth addiction
The devastating impact of meth or 'P' on a family is the theme of a new short film by actor turned director Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand. Video, Audio
Drag performer on abuse toward Rainbow Storytime show
A New Plymouth drag performer says a torrent of abuse directed at a Rainbow Storytime event at the Puke Ariki Library in the city has left her dismayed.
Sunita Torrance and Daniel Lockett perform as… Audio
Jennifer Ward-Lealand makes directorial debut with Disrupt
Short film "Disrupt" looks into the devastating effects of methamphetamine on a whanau when a grandmother is the only person who refuses to give up on her drug-addicted grandson. Written by Aroha… Audio
Graham Nash: The 'boy' who still wants to know everything
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash might have recently turned 80, but there appears little chance of the octogenarian slowing down after more than half a century in the professional music… Audio
Calling Home: Holly Mathieson in Glasgow/Nova Scotia
Holly Mathieson is based in Glasgow but for the past two and a half years she has been commuting to Halifax, Nova Scotia to act as the Music Director of Symphony Nova Scotia, one of Canada's top pro… Audio
Te Papa opens interactive Matariki exhibition ahead of first holiday
Te Papa will open its interactive Matariki exhibition tomorrow ahead of the Māori New Year being celebrated as a public holiday for the first time later this month.
'It's unreal': Kiwi hip hop artist's track makes cut for basketball legend's movie
David Dallas is reviewing his pessimistic outlook after learning one of his songs is on the soundtrack of an Adam Sandler movie produced by LeBron James. Video
Mahia Peninsula shines in new exhibition by Joanna Joseph
Wairoa artist Joanna Joseph has been painting canvasses inspired by her daily surfing trips to the Mahia Peninsula. You can see her latest works in a solo exhibition in Turanganui-a-Kiwa, Gisborne for… Audio
Music promoter wants Bowl of Brooklands lake filled
A leading music promoter says a proposal to increase the capacity at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth could put it among New Zealand's premier concert venues.
He wants the council to go one… Audio
Review: Undercurrent – The Disappearance of Kim Wall
Dan Slevin reviews a two-part documentary on Neon about one of the most shocking crimes of the last ten years. Video
Queen's Birthday Honours: Chelsea Winstanley
Chelsea Winstanley has made wide-ranging contributions to New Zealand's film and television landscape - from co-producing the wildly successful 'What We Do In The Shadows' to putting indigenous voices… Audio
The show that brought Bob Dylan to tears
International musical theatre is set to return to New Zealand with a bang later this month when the hit musical Girl from the North Country opens in Auckland. Celebrated Australian actress Lisa McCune… Audio
Hone Kouka: his provocative new work Ngā Rorirori
Hone Kouka is no stranger to controversy with his work, and his new play Nga Rorirori is no exception. Audio
Taste of Pasifika: Auckland's beloved food and culture festival returns this June
The Pasifika Festival has been a looked forward to event that had to deal with cancellations these past few years. Organisers are putting on Taste of Pasifika, which will cram the best bits of the… Video, Audio
Tangata whenua provide main impetus for musical taonga of Aotearoa
Opinion - This week marked the end of New Zealand Music Month, an initiative that has been running for over 20 years now. Video
Preview: 2022 French Film Festival
With the return of the French Film Festival to cinemas this week, Dan Slevin has previewed a few of the titles. Video
Bookmarks with Michael Hurst
Today's bookmarks guest is a well-established member of the NZ acting scene, Michael Hurst. Michael is also about to embark on a nation-wide tour of a new play he's created called the Golden Ass. Audio
