Arts

For all round performing powerhouse Kura Te Ua dance is at the core of who she is. A performer of twenty years, Kura grew up surrounded by kapa haka in a Black Power family in the village of Ōtāhuhu… Audio

Photographing Central Otago landscapes from the air offer a whole new perspective on the impact activities like mining, roadworks and hydro electricity have had on this unique part of Aotearoa. Bruce… Audio, Gallery

"Riotously colourful and the creator of immersive worlds that inspire imagination" is how the judges of this year's Mallinson Rendel Illustrators Award describe the winner, new Arts Laureate Vasanti… Audio

The overlooked stories of the emigrant labourers who in 1843 rose up against the New Zealand Company in Nelson, are now finally told in a new book by writer and social historian Jared Davidson. The… Audio

Aotearoa is experiencing somewhat of a publishing boom, and a big part of that is how well designed the book covers are. It turns out maybe you can judge a book by its cover. The Publisher's… Audio, Gallery

On Friday morning workers on Amazon's Lord of the Rings streaming series were informed that future seasons of the show would not be shot in New Zealand. Amazon is moving future production to the UK… Audio

It's bye bye Bilbo, as Amazon Studios is packing up shop and moving production for series two of its multi-billion dollar Lord of the Rings series to the United Kingdom.  

The government has taken… Audio

Tim Nelson, former Blind Date participant, shares some of his memories of the show.  Audio

Amazon Studios is taking production of the Lord of the Rings television series offshore, after just one season. The company has spent more than $NZ 650 million so far, and was going to be eligible for… Audio

Comedians Te Radar and Karen O'Leary on the weird and wonderful stories of the past week, including the library book returned after half a century and goats on the run in Hawkes Bay. Audio

British art historian Catherine McCormack has been casting a critical eye over the way women have been portrayed in art across the ages. Her book, Women in the Picture: Women Art and the Power of… Audio

Before The Bachelorette and Married at First Sight, New Zealand's OG matchmaking show was Blind Date. The TVNZ show aired in the popular pre-news slot of 5:30 pm every weeknight from 1989 to 1990 and… Video, Audio

A TV show dedicated to showcasing pacific cuisine using locally sourced produce has had an impact on viewers. Video, Audio

New Zealand-based film and TV productions are searching for skilled people to perform daring acts. Audio