Arts
Exchanging art for accommodation
An Italian backpacker has struck a deal with the owner of Globe House Hostel in Dunedin. Audio
Ray Collins: From coal miner to ocean photographer
Australian photographer Ray Collins is known around the world for his stunning images of waves as they complete their journeys to shore, capturing the power and essence of the ocean. He grew up in… Video, Audio, Gallery
Royals photographer turns lens to birds under Covid-19 lockdown
If Her Majesty the Queen was a feathered creature, which one would she be?
Royal Photographer Arthur Edwards knows.
With the Queen and her family in lockdown for the past three weeks, the 40-year… Video, Audio
The Covid 19 Portrait Project
Created by former Art teacher Lily Emo, The Covid 19 Portrait Project captures the stories and faces of New Zealand's essential workers. Audio
New Zealand Fashion Revolution Week 20-26th April
Whether you're a consumer or producer of fashion - everyone should consider the impact on our environment and on people's lives says Amy Conlon, Country coordinator for New Zealand. Audio
Global music marathon salutes health staff
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey have headlined a special broadcast of music, comedy and stories honouring those on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave, King's Singers and VOCES8 take on Radiohead
A celebration of song with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave, the King's Singers and vocal group VOCES8. Video
LIVE VIDEO: Royal New Zealand Ballet - Cinderella
Dazzling against the light and dark of Prokofiev’s powerful score, this is a ravishing interpretation of the timeless 'rags to riches' fairy tale romance. Royal New Zealand Ballet's livestream begins…
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Obituary: Cindy Beavis, pioneer of community radio
Cindy Beavis, who died last month, was a founder of Access Radio and before that she was the first woman executive producer of Checkpoint and a Master Control radio operator at RNZ.
LIVE VIDEO: Royal New Zealand Ballet - Cinderella
Dazzling against the light and dark of Prokofiev’s powerful score, this is a ravishing interpretation of the timeless 'rags to riches' fairy tale romance. Royal New Zealand Ballet's livestream begins…
Coming up
Walters Art Prize judging above board, says gallery
The judging process for the country's biggest art prize is above board, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki says.
Te Papa staff re-creating famous art works at home
Te Papa staff in lockdown at home have been re-creating art works from their collection and sharing them on social media under the hashtag #MuseumChallenge.
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Coronavirus: Postponed event ticket holders can't get refunds
Ticket holders for live events indefinitely postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic are frustrated that they can't get a refund.
The Commerce Commission has issued guidelines after fielding complaints… Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Maori Arts
Making his Nights Debut, Teina Moetera join us as our Cultural Ambassador for Maori Arts - tonight we start with questions: What are Maori Arts? What makes them distinct? Audio
'Museum beyond walls' becomes a reality
Arts correspondent Nina Tonga looks at how a sector goal to bring art to the people has unexpectedly been realised, thanks to Covid-19. She joins Kathryn to talk about how different galleries and… Audio
The Goodies star Tim Brooke-Taylor dies of covid-19
UK star, Tim Brooke-Taylor best known as part of TV comedy trio The Goodies, has died from coronavirus at age 79 Audio
Arts sector responding 'creatively' to pandemic blues
The country's arts development agency, Creative New Zealand, said despite the current challenges it faced the sector was showing signs of a creative revival.
Coronavirus: Supporting university students during lockdown
We've been catching up with people around New Zealand to see how they're spending their time in lockdown.
Today we're talking to Reverend Hirini Kaa who is a Doctor and the Kaiarahi at the University… Audio
Quarantunes: Life 'comes up roses' for Fiona Pears under lockdown
Christchurch violinist Fiona Pears has had the thrill of her life during lockdown, performing with her hero Roby Lakatos. With her usual opportunities to perform cut off, Fiona took a punt and… Video
David Eggleton: Poet Laureate
New Zealand’s current Poet Laureate, performance poet, reviewer and non-fiction writer, David Eggleton, talks about his role as a composer of poems for the nation. Audio
