Arts
Photographer Laurence Aberhart returns to Whanganui
He was the first ever artist-in-residence at Whanganui's Tylee Cottage, and now, 34 years later, Laurence Aberhart is the first to return. Laurence first spent time at the cottage in 1986, and… Audio
The latest web-series from Flat 3 Productions, Meme
You could be forgiven for thinking there's a pitched battle between the Baby Boomer Generation and the Millennial one. There probably isn't, but both generations are seemingly so obsessed with… Audio
How will the arts cope with Covid-19 cancellations?
This week the full effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on the arts has really been revealed. Theatre shows, concerts, arts and comedy festivals have been put off, or cancelled. It leaves many artists, who… Audio
The marimba and its cousin the balafon, plus new music from Reb Fountain and Fiona Pears.
A focus on the marimba and its African cousin the balafon used in the classical music of Mali.
New music from Aotearoa: singer songwriter Reb Fountain, and gypsy jazz from violinist Fiona Pears and… Video
Opening day sees axe fall on Māori film festival
The largest indigenous film festival in the Southern Hemisphere has now cancelled all upcoming screenings, despite kicking off with a pōwhiri yesterday.
Contagion, The Plot Against America, Love is Blind
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at the 2011 film Contagion and how it's had a surge in popularity thanks to Covid-19. She'll also review the new series The Plot Against America, the drama that… Audio
What is the future of the arts in the time of Covid19
For his Festival Review today Mark Amery has been forced to change tack and looks at what happens for artists when festivals and other events cancel. Audio
Art: Representing historical art narratives
Arts correspondent Julia Waite talks about some exhibitions she's seen lately that have found new narratives when it comes to abstraction. She'll also talk about how women are being increasingly… Audio
Law meets theatre in Pop Up Globe collaboration
A different take on sponsoring the arts is seeing lawyers take centre stage at Pop Up Globe. Thanks to a unique sponsorship approach with law firm Anthony Harper aspiring young lawyers have been using… Audio
Events continue to fall, but what about malls, casinos and churches?
Events around the country have continued to grind to a halt due to coronavirus, with more tumbling today from agriculture to theatre.
Finding stillness in the constant Babble
Auckland Arts Festival event, Babble brings young South Auckland voices to the stage. Kathryn talks to Babble director, Scotty Cotter and performer Hunter Karaka about navigating a noisy world. Audio
Classical influences on the poetry of Aotearoa
The translation and imitation of Latin poets has been a consistent feature of modern New Zealand poetry in English. Working with The University of Canterbury's Teece Museum. Professor Harrison, Fellow… Audio
NZ poet selling her depression
New Zealand poet Paula Harris recently decided that she'd had enough time with her depression, so she's selling it on TradeMe. Audio
Review: Auckland Arts Festival
We're one week into the Auckland Arts Festival and reviewer Justin Gregory is able tell us all about it.
He speaks to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Stained-glass window to honour Reverend Arnold Spencer-Smith
This is not something you hear about too much these days - the commissioning of a new stained-glass window. Audio, Gallery
Indigenous story-telling celebrated at Maoriland Film Festival
This week indigenous story telling through film will be showcased at the Maoriland Film Festival in Otaki, on the Kapiti Coast. Audio, Gallery
Burt Bacharach's hits brought to life by Ali Harper
He's been described as the King of Love Songs - composer Burt Bacharach whose songs dominated the charts from the 50s to the 80s, but perhaps most powerfully in the Sixties. Audio
'Phenomenal virtuoso' Cameron Carpenter to play with NZSO
American organist and composer Cameron Carpenter is about to perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Christchurch and Dunedin. Audio
Review: Marathon second day at Womad 2020
The second day of Womad is always a marathon: twelve hours of music. This year it was a mixture of the good, the bad and the astonishing.
Exhibition created by Muslim community
A year after the tragic events in Christchurch how does the New Zealand Muslim community feel about living here? Audio
