Arts

Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about the Jewish film festival that kicks off today, a delightful series focused on Disney, Behind the Attraction (Disney+), new mini-series Dr… Audio

National Poetry Slam winner Te Kahu Rolleston performs some of his poetry and speaks with Kathryn Ryan about giving rangatahi voice to hopes and dreams through performance poetry.  Audio

It’s Matariki, a time of reflection and Mark has been reflecting on the presence of Toi Maori - MÄori art at this time and how it is reaching out more into the public space ahead of next year’s… Audio, Gallery

The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award exhibition showcases the talents of emerging Maōri artists while celebrating their tūpuna. NZ Portrait Gallery director, Brian Wood talks to Jesse. Audio

As the rivers started rising on Friday, local Westport photographer Anita O'Brien grabbed her camera and hit the flooded streets. She talks to Jesse about what she's seen. Audio, Gallery

Going between painting, installation and sculpture, Korea-born artist Seung Yul Oh talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about his practice.  Audio

It was a documentary called Pucker Up that first introduced Molly Lewis to the world of competitive whistling back in 2005. It wasn't long before she was competing at the now-defunct International… Audio

Stu Dennison was a popular and polarising character of the late 1970s, and one of the pioneering figures in children's television as the host of 'Nice One'  Stu Dennison and Roger Gascoigne join Jesse… Audio

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to look at We Are Lady Parts (Neon) about a biochemical engineer who ends up as the lead guitarist of an all-female Muslim punk band, Ake Ake Ake (Maori+… Audio

Around 25 years ago, legendary Kiwi actor, director and artist Ian Mune was captivated by the sight of a mountain in Northland. Since then he's often wondered which of Northland's many peaks it was… Audio

Funeral celebrant Timothy Giles is back to talk to Jesse about how to write a funeral notices. He explains what level of detail you should include and what vital information is usually included for a… Audio

Local show Wellington Paranormal has hit American screens and is creating quite a stir among US audiences and critics alike... Audio

A young Nelson fashion designer is on her way to NZ Fashion Week after being recognised for her innovative work by indigenous fashion competition, Miromoda. Audio

The use of tikanga and toi Māori in Hawkes Bay Regional prison has seen the efforts of Lawrence Ereatara and Hone Fletcher recognised with an arts award.  Audio, Gallery

Have you ever looked at a lone, cold tap in a public toilet and wondered what it would say if it could talk? Nor have we, but that's the basis of comedian Barnie Duncan's show Tap Head, complete with… Video, Audio, Gallery

Last year's lockdown saw the virtual closure of our film industry for months, and no films meant no film music. But one group of composers turned the lack of outside work to their advantage. They… Video, Audio

Dr Sandy Adsett is one of the most significant and respected Maori artists and art teachers of his generation. Now, finally, he's agreed to a retrospective exhibition embracing his six decades of… Audio, Gallery

Homegrown experts in Krumping, Waacking, Vogue and Hip Hop dance styles are about to be celebrated in a new dedicated event. THE NEST: Street Styles Solo Festival is the first of what the organisers… Audio

April this year saw a mass resignation of the board of Museums Aotearoa, reportedly over its governance and management. There were concerns it might not survive the upheaval, but there's now a new… Audio