Arts

The arts are proving a powerful tool to help Kiwis get through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Creative New Zealand's latest research shows positive attitudes towards the arts have hit an all-time-high.

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Bones dropped off on the doorstep of the Russell Museum are baffling staff, archaeologists and iwi.

They're also concerned the remains - found on Saturday - are human. Sam Olley reports. Audio

After a year of uncertainty, the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of the La Biennale di Venezia in 2021 has opened, featuring an  installation from UoA's Auckland's School of Architecture… Audio, Gallery

Harry Ricketts is a poet, editor, biographer and has taught English literature and creative writing at Victoria University in Wellington. During his career he has published more than thirty books. His… Audio

The new Netflix series Sweet Tooth is currently the number one show on the world's largest streaming service in most places around the world. Produced by movie star Robert Downey Jnr and his wife… Audio

Pressure is mounting for those in the film industry backing a movie about the Christchurch terror attacks to step back as one high-profile film producer quits.

Some in the Muslim community are… Audio

Enchanted objects, a mysterious castle, a hideous beast and a kind-hearted maiden forced to be his wife. Yes it's the classic musical Beauty and the Beast, which is set to be performed by the National… Audio

Can young readers deal with complex themes, issues and feelings? The judges for the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults say yes, and writers are crediting their readers with… Audio, Gallery

Sam Duckor-Jones takes on God and politics in his new poetry collection, Party Legend. Sam, who's also a sculptor, won the Biggs Poetry Prize from Victoria University of Wellington in 2017. Audio

The Wairarapa just north of Wellington has applied to become the country's latest Dark Sky Reserve. And a new exhibition is encouraging people to look up at the night sky and soak up the darkness. But… Audio, Gallery

From set decoration, making props, models and costumes and art direction to cinematography and special effects, Philip Sharpe's film CV makes for impressive reading. He's worked on major motion… Audio, Gallery

This time 20 years ago - virtually to the day - marked the launch of Radio New Zealand's brand new daily arts show, What's Going On. Since then it's gone weekly, changed its name a couple of times but… Audio

Karyn Rachtman has been described as one of the most influential music supervisors of all time and has been here living in Auckland for a while. She talks to Jesse about her unique career. Audio

Actor Jeremy Randerson explores the ethics of saving native over other creatures in a sold out outdoor show in the mid-winter Lōemis Festival. Kobolds takes place in the dark in a park in the… Audio

There is concern in Wellington art circles over the axing of a key role at Wellington's City Gallery. Experience Wellington, owned by the city council, operates six cultural institutions, including… Audio

This week for NZ Screen History we're taking a look at a cultural juggernaut from the mid 1970s, The Governor. It was the first ever series to take over $1million to make - a staggering amount of… Audio

The New Zealand made television series 'Brokenwood Mysteries' has been described as this country's answer to Midsomer Murders. Tim Balme talks to Wallace about the upcoming seventh series. Audio

Baroque Voices director Pepe Becker talks with Cynthia Morahan about a special mid-winter concert combining 14th century music with a 19th century art form. Audio