Arts
Mr Toilet at the Doc Edge Festival
We take the plunge into the world of sanitation and hygiene with Jack Sim, whose work is featured in a film called Mr Toilet in the Doc Edge Film Festival. Audio
Screen picks by Emma John
Emma reviews Little Fires Everywhere, Upload and Space Force. Audio
Sophie Morris - fundraising for Pet Refuge
Pet Refuge is a NZ charity providing shelter for pets and Kiwi actor and singer Sophie Morris has found a novel way to raise money to support the charity. Audio
Doc Edge online film festival underway
New Zealand's international documentary film festival , Doc Edge, is underway - but this year, it's taking place online.
One of the Festival Directors Dan Shanan, spoke to Te Aniwa Hurihanaganui. Audio
Could a Covid-free NZ be the answer to film industry's prayers?
A leading Australian screen industry figure says New Zealand's Covid-free status gives it a huge advantage when it comes to enticing high-value overseas film and TV productions. Audio
Taonga degrading in leaky Canterbury Museum - director
There is a "dire and urgent" need to redevelop the Canterbury museum, which could be funded as a 'shovel-ready' project to help stimulate the economy, its director says. Audio
Tom Sainsbury on men's health and lockdown comedy
Tom Sainsbury is adding yet another string to his considerable bow by taking on an ambassadorial role during Men's Health Week, which kicks off tomorrow. He joins the show to discuss men's health… Audio
Yusuf / Cat Stevens keen to perform classic album to new fans
Cat Stevens' classic album Tea for the Tillerman still reflects the singer's concerns for the world and where it is headed despite being recorded 50 years ago. Audio
Exhibition opening a sign of 'life returning to normal'
Sixteen artists participated in anew exhibition that opened in Hastings on Friday night, one of the first events in community facilities since level 1.
Central Hawke's Bay's inaugural Readers and Writers Festival
Central Hawke's Bay is getting its first ever readers and writers festival. Audio
Artwork explores link between New Zealand laws, and violence
A new, interactive artwork that was prompted by the mosque-attacks in Christchurch last year - plots how some communities in New Zealand have become over-policed, and others not scrutinised enough. Audio, Gallery
Lockdown diaries of two teddies becomes a book
During the level 4 lockdown, members of the Wellington seaside village of Eastbourne's Facebook page were treated to the tales of two teddy bears as they coped with a different daily life. Uncle… Video, Audio
Shot Bro, Man on the Bus, Doc Edge Festival
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at the premiere on M�ori TV of Shot Bro, which follows actor Rob Mokaraka around Aotearoa telling the story of his attempted suicide-by-cop in his one-man play.
…Event organisers say festivals, concerts good to go at level 1
The move to level one means no limit on numbers at gatherings - giving festivals and concerts a green light. But what will their line ups look like with international travel bans still in place… Audio
Movie review: Burden
Burden tells the story of Mike Burden’s real-life struggle to escape his Ku Klux Klan past. It stars Forest Whitaker, Andrea Riseborough and Garrett Hedlund. Video, Audio
Movie review: In Fabric
In Fabric is a surreal horror film, featuring a red dress and a very strange department store. It's directed by Peter Strickland and stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets and Lies) and Gwendoline… Video, Audio
Movie review: Resistance
Resistance tells an unlikely story - famous French mime as action hero. It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Ed Harris and Bella Ramsey. Video, Audio
At the Movies for 10 June 2020
Simon Morris returns to At the Movies just as the cinemas start inviting audiences in again. He reviews the drama Resistance, In Fabric and Burden. Video, Audio
Knitting community split on sexism of 'stick to your knitting'
The knitting community is split over whether National MP Paul Goldsmith's comments on Tuesday telling the Prime Minister to 'stick to her knitting' were offensive.
It came after Jacinda Ardern… Audio
Katy Atkin's podcast picks
Katy reviews the eight part series Murder on the Towpath and Kiwi PI which tracks down a conman and scammer. More top picks from Katy are here. Audio
