Arts
Bluffworld by Patrick Evans
A novel about bluffing, evasion and the decline of humanities in universities - you can't say Christchurch writer Patrick Evans is scared to tackle the big subjects! Bluffworld is set in a world… Audio
Nic Low and 15 ways through the Southern Alps
Ngai Tahu author Nic Low knows the Southern Alps intimately. He's been on 15 treks through the mountains, following historic routes. Now Nic's working on a book about that history called Uprising. But… Audio, Gallery
Florian Zeller, writer-director of Oscar favourite The Father
This week the Academy Awards finalists were nominated, and one of the heavily favoured films was The Father, starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. It's up for Oscars for both stars, as well… Audio
Andrea Gardner on having her award winner modified
"Please note the photo above has been edited to obscure the nudity in this print version of the article in order to avoid offending readers. The unedited photo can be viewed on our website on the… Audio, Gallery
In some secluded rendezvous - the ballroom cave
For more than sixty years, party-goers trekked across one of Auckland's wildest west coast beaches to Te Ana Ru cave, to dance on a kauri floor. It was built by loggers, and when not in use lifted up… Audio
The secrets of Cosplay
Cosplay is the ultimate dress-up, honouring your fantasy, sci fi and sporting heroes and heroines by dressing just like them. But it often goes deeper, with cosplayers taking on their subjects'… Audio, Gallery
Six60's Matiu Walters on Eden Park gig: 'It means the world'
Six60 can't wait to add some musical history to Eden Park's long tradition of huge sporting achievements, and say those opposed to the idea - including former PM Helen Clark - are welcome to come to…
Jill Nalder: the woman who inspired AIDS drama It's a Sin
Jill Nalder is a Welsh actress and activist. She is known for her career in theatre as well as her contribution to HIV/AIDS activism. She was the inspiration behind the character Jill Baxter in the… Video, Audio
Poetry of US civil rights activist Maya Angelou translated and heard in te reo Māori
For the first time, well-known poems by famous poet Maya Angelou have been translated into te reo Māori and recited to celebrate wāhine and te reo rangatira.
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom reviews French Exit starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Zack Synder's Justice League. Audio
NZ's Shark Man to host Blue Planet II Live
Dr Riley Elliott is a marine scientist who has dedicated his life to the conservation of sharks. Through this passion he has authored a book, and filmed countless Shark Week shows for Discovery… Audio
Accessibility ramp helps comedian Dave Batten to perform
Dave Batten is a Wellington based comedian who is celebrating his 30th birthday by performing in his own show He was born with cerebral palsy and describes himself as 'more of sit down comedian than a… Audio
Face of My Space exhibit at Wairoa Museum, raw and living
The Face of My Space is the name of a new exhibition which opened this week at the Wairoa Museum. Artist Joanna Tokona, who tackled these new paintings over lockdown is influenced by her surroundings… Audio
NZ Screen History - The Ray Woolf Show
Today we look back at classic song and chat show The Ray Woolf Show, which arrived on Kiwis' screens in 1979. Audio
Film and TV reviewer Dominic Corry
Film and TV reviewer Dominic Corry joins Kathryn to talk about Netflix thriller Behind Her Eyes, the third season of local series Wellington Paranormal and documentary The Pinkies Are Back about a… Audio
The Grizzlies: lacrosse changing lives
Out on general release in cinemas in New Zealand today, The Grizzlies is based on a true story set in Kugluktuk in Canada's Arctic, where the teenage suicide rate is the highest in North America. Audio
Jim Belushi on campaigning for and cultivating cannabis
Actor Jim Belushi firmly believes that if his brother, comedian John Belushi, had been into cannabis instead of cocaine he would be alive today. Instead the Blues Brother died of a drug overdose. Jim… Audio, Gallery
Candlelight concerts an introduction to classical music
Here's a bright idea for an introduction to classical music - sitting by candlelight in an intimate setting listening to performances of some of the greatest music by composers such as Chopin, Mozart… Audio
Auckland libraries poised to ditch fines entirely in bid to increase patronage
As part of an effort to entice readers back to libraries, Auckland Council is planning to forgo up to $1 million a year by abolishing late fees - a change the change many think is well overdue.
Author David Coventry: On arriving at things later in life
David Coventry always knew he wanted to be a writer - but says, like many things in his life, it took a while for him to get there. His award-winning debut novel The Invisible Mile, published in 2015… Audio