Arts
Film and TV reviewer Laumata Lauano
Film and TV reviewer Laumata Lauano joins Kathryn to look at Untold Pacific History, a RNZ-Tikilounge video series about little known history around the Pacific; Kava Corner, Meldownz' interview… Audio
Te Papa hosts exhibition on surrealist art
Te Papa is hosting New Zealand's first major exhibition of surrealist art in nearly half a century, with 180 masterpieces from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in the Netherlands on show from Saturday… Audio
Movie Review - Days of Bagnold Summer
And comedy actor Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners) talks about his directorial debut, a well-received adaptation of the funny/sad graphic novel, Days of Bagnold Summer. Audio
Movie Review - The Conjuring 3
The Conjuring 3: The Devil made me do it sees demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren return to investigate another case of diabolic possession. Stars Vera Farmiga (Up in the air) and Patrick Wilson… Audio
At the Movies for 9 June 2021
Simon Morris looks at the grey area of truth, lies and films “based on†actual events. There’s one film based on a real-life racehorse, another inspired by a legal defense of "demonic… Audio
Podcast Critic - Molly Jones
Today Molly Jones takes a look at Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsy psychotherapist and I Am All In with Scott Patterson. Audio
Preview: 2021 French Film Festival
The French Film Festival is back and Dan Slevin casts his eye over some highlights. Video
How to Write: a guided reading book
For today's how to write feature, Yolanda Soryl talks to Jesse about writing guided reading books. Yolanda talks to Jesse about how they are different from books designed to be read to a child. Audio
Tom Sainsbury on tour later this year
Comedian and Snapchat satirist Tom Sainsbury has just announced a nationwide tour, taking place this October and November. Tom talks to Jesse about he's going to be showcasing around the country. Audio
New dame 'grateful to be part of a nation that celebrates te reo'
Singing the national anthem in te reo at the 1999 Rugby World Cup started a conversation on the absence of te reo Māori in our everyday lives, says Dame Hinewehi Mohi. Audio
'I write music and it helps me understand what the hell I'm trying to do'
Composing songs and teaching music have been a natural fit for the founding member of The Verlaines who has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Audio
Artist thought knighthood letter was hoax: 'Is this real?'
Distinguished Central Otago artist Grahame Sydney has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to art. Audio
Live cross to the Steampunk NZ Festival in Oamaru
The Steampunk NZ Festival started in 2009. Seven years later, The Guardian named Oamaru the 'Steampunk Capital of the World'. We're crossing live to the North Otago town to catch up with 'La… Audio
Jenn Abbott: the unfortunately necessary sequel to The Corporation
Initially, director Jenn Abbott was opposed to the idea of making a sequel to 2003's eye-opening, award-winning film The Corporation. It seemed too mammoth a task, and she already had another… Audio
Cameron McLaren: the challenge of capturing stillness
Photographer Cameron McLaren has a knack for capturing humans in intimate or unusual moments. McLaren's immersive style has seen him embedded within the Gloriavale Christian Community on the West… Audio
Atamira Dance Company marks 21st anniversary with Te Wheke
When Atamira Dance Company formed in 2000 there was no Māori TV or radio and so young urban Māori sought platforms within which to express themselves. For some, dance was that platform. . Audio
Plumb crazy about crayfish
Strange fishy sculptures made out of recycled stuff are popping up on the shoreline at Riversdale. They're the work of country plumber Jeff Burnett, who can't keep his hands off junk. Audio
Te Waonui for 6 June 2021
Māori Vietnam war veterans are calling for the government to offer proper compensation for their mamae caused by the toxin- agent orange, iwi and hapū in the far north are furious with proposals to… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
This week Dom Corry gives his verdict on Horror sequel The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and the inspirational true story Dream Horse. Audio
Mastering the art of a pirouette in her 60s
Five years ago, Rosemary Hepözden started learning ballet for the first time in her life at the age of 60. Recently she's been working on her pirouette - a notoriously difficult ballet turn. Video, Audio
