Arts
Review: The Midnight Sky
George Clooney’s new film deserves the biggest and best screen you can find – and as much of your attention as you can spare – reports Dan Slevin. Video
Movie changes town's luck after drought and pub closure
An Australian town that has had a run of setbacks is experiencing a change of fortune with the release of a movie that was partially filmed on its streets and cast some of its residents in bit parts.
Art trader says stolen Goldie a liability to thieves
An art trader has sent a stark warning to thieves who stole a Goldie painting in Hamilton.
Goldie painting stolen from Hamilton property
The painting, titled Sleep 'tis a Gentle Thing, was taken along with several valuable artworks over the Christmas-New Year period.
Riwa Wawatai - weaving to save lives
Riwa Wawatai is an artist who's helping save babies lives. While she was studying the art of raranga, Maori weaving, she learnt how to make baskets - wahakura - that allow babies to sleep safely in… Audio
Review: Nomadland
Dan Slevin describes Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland as “a kind of miracle”. Video
Review: Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal is a groundbreaking presentation of the deaf experience anchored by one of the finest performances of 2020, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Summer Bookmarks Paula Morris
The University of Auckland's director of the Master of Creative Writing, associate professor Paula Morris chats about her favourite books, a much-loved K-Pop group, K-dramas on Netflix and Sonya… Audio
Maori headwear through the ages
Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi got attention for the hat he wore to Parliament following his win in the election in October. And, as Charlotte Muru-Lanning wrote recently for the Spinoff - he… Audio
Tui news: tui at Huka Falls performs Annie Lennox
In today's Tui News, Liz and Katie from Foxton Beach captured the sounds of this talented bird at the Huka Falls and are convinced it is singing the opening bars to "No More 'I Love You's" by Annie… Audio
Review: Soul
Dan Slevin makes the case for why Pixar’s Soul might be his favourite film of the year. Video
Bookmarks: Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris usually joins RNZ to do a history segment with Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons. Today he joins Jesse on Summer Times to share some of his favourite books, songs, and films. Audio
Collecting the Space Age with Peter Kleeman
When it comes to gift giving, even Santa might have a hard time topping what Peter Kleeman got from his dad for his fourth birthday. It was a handmade 2.4 meter long X-Wing Fighter inspired by Luke… Audio
French designer Pierre Cardin dies aged 98
He helped revolutionise fashion with his futuristic and stylish designs in the 1950s and 60s.
Review: Wonder Woman 1984
After almost a year, Dan Slevin finally goes back to the cinema to watch a Hollywood blockbuster. Here is his verdict on Wonder Woman 1984. Video
Worlds of Music : Episode 211 features Chris Strachwitz - founder of iconic American label Arhoolie Records in 1960
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Search on for location of beach featured in 1920s painting
Christchurch City Gallery staff want to solve a mystery and identify the location of a beach depicted in a 1920s painting. Audio
We Love Whammy & Wine Cellar: a fundraising album for two beloved Auckland venues
A team of top New Zealand musicians have pooled their efforts on a fundraising album for two of Auckland's "bestest & divey'est live music venues" - Whammy Bar and The Wine Cellar. The digital album… Audio
Interest in art sales surging post-lockdown
Gallery owners across the country are reporting an unprecedented surge in art sales since the Covid-19 lockdown ended.
Others say just a fraction of artists are benefitting, as some struggle in the… Audio
Best of The Arts with Nina Tonga
Curator of Contemporary Art at Te Papa Nina Tonga reflects on the relaunch of Urban Dream Brokerage in Poneke, Wellington. Also her highlights from this month and of 2020, including the second volume… Audio
