Arts
To game, or not game? Hamlet meets Grand Theft Auto
In the genre-busting documentary Grand Theft Hamlet, two out-of-work UK actors found the video game's world both beautiful - and brutal. Video, Audio
Regional Wrap: Akaroa with Lesley Burkes-Harding
Nestled in the impressive harbour of Canterbury’s Banks Peninsula, is picturesque town Akaroa. Audio
2024 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final
Five finalists sing one song with piano accompaniment and two arias accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The winner and runner-up are announced live on stage by the International Head… Audio
New Brian Eno documentary: 'Billions of potential versions of the film'
Filmmaker Gary Hustwit has used generative software so that his new documentary Eno appears as a different version at every screening. Video, Audio
Gen Z loves smut. NZ authors are cashing in
The popularity of spicy romance novels, or smut, has exploded and many new readers are young women.
Sir Wayne McGregor - You can dance
Globally renowned choreographer, fascinated by the potential of the human body, Wayne McGregor is resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet. He is in demand as a choreographer for theatre, opera… Audio
Pātea Māori Club honours composer's wish after 30 years
They are performing at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington for the opening of the film Taki Rua - Breaking Barriers. Audio
Patea Maori Club opening for 'Taki Rua - Breaking Barriers'
The Patea Maori Club have cult status since their song and album Poi E hit number on the New Zealand charts back in 1984. Poi E made the New Zealand charts again in 2009 and Patea Maori Club made… Audio
NZ's best young opera singers to compete in Song Quest final
Five of the country's best young opera singers will be competing in the Lexus Song Quest "Grand Final Gala" on Saturday night in Wellington. RNZ Concert presenter Clarissa Dunn will be hosting the… Audio
Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood back in NZ with new film
Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood has returned to New Zealand for a new adventure-comedy, which premieres tonight. Audio
Rising stars face off in Lexus Song Quest final
Five Kiwi singers take to the stage on Saturday night hoping to win the Lexus Song Quest, which comes with a $50,000 cash prize.
Nights Culture: Nail Art
Aucklander Tanya Barlow makes works of art, except her canvas is about two centimetres long. She joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The TAHI Wiri Donna & PONZ
Today on the we chat to singer-songwriter and DJ ‘PONZ’ (“de replay”) about her latest single ‘Fantasies’, Indie rock darling 'Wiri Donna' also pops into the studio to let us know when her upcoming… Audio
Bookmarks with Jason Te Kare
Today on Bookmarks we're joined by Jason Te Kare - the Tauranga-born actor, director and playwright, who previously worked as RNZ's drama producer. He's currently holed up in Auckland's Silo theatre… Audio
DJ files complaint over opening ceremony abuse
A French DJ who performed during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony has filed a legal complaint after receiving abuse online.
Royalties from show inspired by American politics to go to Starship Hospital
The brains behind 'The Rocky Horror Show' will tour New Zealand this October with a new satirical musical project - this time pulling political punches.
The TAHI IT'S ALMOST AUGUST?
Today on the show Matua Harry tells us how a Nissan March is the key to ending road rage, So’omālō catches up with friend of the show and certified Marvel hater Pratik Navani about Robert Downey… Audio
Marimari: New film details one woman's fight against PNG sorcery
Sorcery and witchcraft sound like phrases from a bygone era. But to people in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, they are accusations that carry the threat of violence - and for too many - the… Audio
Feature interview: Stephen King at 50
50 years ago, Stephen King published his first novel and Carrie became an instant horror classic. Two culture critic and horror fans have taken it upon themselves to read every single Stephen King… Audio
Television Critic
Dominic Cory, coming live from LA and Comic Con, reviews the sixth season of Cobra Kai, which just landed on Netflix, and Elsbeth, a new series on TVNZ+. Audio
