Arts
Historic venue faces closure while bearing Covid-19 impact
Christchurch's historic Isaac Theatre Royal could face permanent closure if staff are not able to recoop "crippling" running costs.
Art gets new lease of life at level 2
This week Mark Amery focuses on the reopening of our galleries and museums at level 2 and how they have fared closed - in particular a project that has seen five artists commissioned to create new… Audio
Fāgogo on display at Auckland Festival of Photography
The Auckland Festival of Photography is one that hasn't been cancelled due to Covid-19. One of those taking part is Raymond Sagapolutele, who hopes his images can complement the oral storytelling… Audio, Gallery
Coronavirus: NZ success could revive screen industry
New Zealand's success in stifling the spread of the virus puts our screen industries in a unique position internationally, according to those within the sector.
Across the world, lockdowns have seen… Audio
Childhood trauma at the heart of winning Ockham Book Awards
First time writers have taken out the top prizes at the 2020 Ockham Book Awards tonight. Debut novel Auē by Becky Manawatu has won both the Best First Book and the Best Fiction prizes while musician…
Events industry is going to be left in tatters by COVID-19
The events industry is going to be the last sector in hospitality to recover following the pandemic. Ségolène de Fontenay, General Manager New Zealand Events Association, talks to The Panel. Audio
Artists' use of Māori cultural elements spurs call for more protection
A Māori cultural property rights expert is calling for a law change after two artists had to apologise when they got heavily criticised for their works involving cultural elements.
Coronavirus: Calls for law change due to moko art
A law change is desperately needed to stop non-Māori artists using Māori faces and traditional facial tattoos in their work.
That's the view of a specialist in Indigenous cultural property, Aroha… Audio
Coronavirus: Theatres may struggle to reopen at Level 2
Theatre companies will struggle to reopen during Alert Level 2.
Restrictions on audience numbers undermines the financial viability of shows.
Jonathan Bielski is chief executive of the Auckland… Audio
Coronavirus: Arts organisations facing limitations at Level 2
While arts organisations welcome the news of Alert Level 2, the realities mean many are still hamstrung.
With 90 members of the Symphony Orchestra on stage, that would mean to not go over the… Audio
Coronavirus: Cinemas low on movies to show on opening
A lack of new international blockbusters will affect how many cinemas open later this week.
Mark Christensen, spokesperson for the New Zealand Motion Picture Exhibitors' Association, says major film… Audio
Penelope Jackson - expert on art crime
Over the past few weeks, brazen thieves have stolen art from shuttered museums in Europe as Covid-19 forces people to stay at home. Today's expert, Penelope Jackson has written two books on art crime.
…Covid-19: Millions find message of hope in Kiwi's viral poem
Kiwi-born Welsh poet Tomos Roberts (aka Probably Tom Foolery) has captured the imagination of people around the world with his video 'The Great Realisation' which has now been viewed more than 30… Video, Audio
Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Noam Pikelny, Darlingside & Norma Waterson
Country music from the 60s to today
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LIVE VIDEO: Royal New Zealand Ballet - Black Swan, White Swan
Join us at 10.30am for 'Black Swan, White Swan' - today's livestream ballet video from Royal New Zealand Ballet.
LIVE VIDEO: Royal New Zealand Ballet - Black Swan, White Swan
Join us at 7.30pm for 'Black Swan, White Swan' - tonight's livestream ballet video from Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Auckland teachers give their students an exciting time while the rest of the world is closed
An international series of masterclasses via Zoom is proving a success for Auckland couple Edith Salzmann and Wolfgang Kraemer from the The Pettman National Junior Academy.
On Sunday it expands into…
Coronavirus: Film could save Queenstown economy
The film and screen industry has emerged as one of the candidates to help rebuild Queenstown Lakes' shattered economy.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy sealed the district's reputation as a stunning… Audio
Coronavirus: Campaign aims to save music venues
Live music venues have launched the careers of our most talented performers, but now many of the hot spots are holding on for dear life.
Forced to close during lockdown they face an uncertain future… Audio
Coronavirus: Museums concerned by funding drop
New Zealand's museums and art galleries are concerned that government and philanthropic funding sources might dry up, with the money instead diverted to health and social causes related to the… Audio