Arts
A refining moment: Seung Yul Oh on painting
Going between painting, installation and sculpture, Korea-born artist Seung Yul Oh talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about his practice. Audio
French dark fantasy film wins top award at Cannes
The second woman since New Zealand's Jane Campion has picked up the Palme d'Or for Titane.
Molly Lewis: the almost-forgotten art of musical whistling
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
NZ Screen History: Nice One Stu
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
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
Ian Mune finds and paints his "lost" maunga
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
How to Write a funeral notice
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
Wellington Paranormal creating a buzz in US
Local show Wellington Paranormal has hit American screens and is creating quite a stir among US audiences and critics alike... Audio
Emerging designer from Nelson heading to NZ Fashion Week
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
Reforming recidivism through prison arts programmes
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
Barnie Duncan - Tap Head
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
Plan 9's first album - 35 years in the making!
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
Sandy Adsett - six decades pioneering contemporary Maori art
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
Dance Festival - taking it to the street
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
Museums Aotearoa - a new direction
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
Sam's Take: Black Widow
Does the Black Widow pack a sting? Sam's Take looks at the latest Marvel movie.
'Emotions are still running high'
The government is being called on to hold an independent review of the country's opera sector, following claims of mismanagement by the New Zealand Opera company.
Review needs to go further than NZ Opera - Witi Ihimaera
A who's who of New Zealand opera and the arts has written to the government asking for an independent review of the sector.
In May, Witi Ihimaera, Murray Shaw and Rachael Walkinton resigned from the… Audio
Curious case of the missing quilts
19 handmade quilts, fundraised for and made with love by "Cottage Quilters Dannevirke", destined for foster children became lost in transit after accidentally being couried to a building site in Lower… Audio
How to Write: A Cover Letter
For today's How to Write feature we speak to careers expert, Caroline Sandford, about how to write a cover letter. Audio