Arts
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
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.
AudioTe 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
Phill Jones - cajon crafter
Phill Jones is a musician and woodworker who's intertwined his two passions to produce beautiful wooden musical instruments. He handcrafts marimbas and stringed instruments, but is most well-known for… Audio
NZ Screen History: Under the Mountain
This week's NZ Screen history looked back the 1981 series Under the Mountain. The head designer of the show Rob Gillies, and actor Roy Billing are with Jesse to discuss how it was made. Audio
Ann Shin: Seeking A.rtificial I.mmortality
If you were able to create an immortal version of yourself, would you? Is artificial intelligence the answer to achieving immortality? Ann Shin is a multi-award winning director, whose latest… Audio
Doc Edge documentary festival award winners named
The winners of the Doc Edge Film Festival awards have been announced tonight - with Kiwi-born filmmaker Sally Aitken taking home two wins. Audio
Werewolves of Wellington
As part of Wellington's midwinter Loemis Festival, we talk to Joel Baxendale, the creator of a new immersive theatre experience. Werewolf feels almost like a game by daylight - but takes on a whole… Audio
How to Write an obituary with Bess Manson
Dominion Post journalist and obituary writer Bess Manson talks to Jesse about how to write an obituary. Audio
New Zealand cinemas need more movie-goers
Movie theatres around the country have been struggling to stay open since lockdown and if New Zealanders don't start going again soon we could lose them, says Victoria University student Peter… Audio
Edith Gibson has 3,000 Dolls
Edith Gibson lives in the heart of suburban Auckland with her collection of 3,000 Dolls, repairing and caring for them. In a short documentary Edith invites you into her home, shares her prized dolls… Audio
