Arts
Weaving culture together in Ōtepoti Dunedin: Margery Blackman
It’s not possible to consider modern textiles in Aotearoa New Zealand without encountering the advocacy, research, curation and art of weaver Margery Blackman. The same could also be said of the life… Audio
How singing can make our lives better
Hollywood's go-to choral whiz is in Auckland in July as a World Choir Games judge and workshop host. Bryan Crump - himself a conductor - learns about his journey. Audio
Calling Home: Hinemoana Baker in Berlin
Poet and musician Hinemoana Baker is calling home on the eve of her return to Aotearoa. Audio
Roseanne, Arrested Development star dies
Actor and comedian Martin Mull, known for his work on Roseanne, Arrested Development and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, has died.
Ni Dekkers Reihana to star in climate change drama
The play Scenes from the Climate Era by Australian playwright David Finnegan is being adapted for New Zealand audiences. It will have a cast of five, who will play 43 different characters from… Audio
M'Lago Morris
M'Lago Morris, from Whangarei Boys High School is a fan of The Bard. He's also one of four students who were recently awarded Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarships and M'Lago wants to use this to gain… Audio
Maori architecture company TOA founder - Nicholas Dalton
An initiative to grow the number of Maori architects, designers and engineers will be launched next week by the Maori architecture company, TOA. On July the 4th TOA and the Whariki Maori Business… Audio
The TAHI Matariki Special with Greatsouth
Today we're pre-emptively celebrating Matariki, talking about it's history and sharing our plans for the public holiday! We also catch up with the artist formerly known as Fable, Greatsouth; he shares… Audio
Five biggest revelations from the new Celine Dion doco
Poet Laureate and Celine Dion super fan Chris Tse shares key moments from this behind-the-scenes look at the Canadian superstar singer who was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022.
The TAHI REED. and Hesayyeah
On today’s show, So’omālō is back after getting his wisdom teeth out! Tiktoker and musician Hesayyeah is in the studio sharing his love of Aotearoa and te reo, Auckland artist REED. chats to… Audio
Don't have tickets to Glastonbury? How to enjoy the festival from home
The UK's biggest music festival is back for 2024, with two New Zealand artists on the bill.
Review: Jerry Seinfeld played the hits - and not much more
He whined. He complained. He moaned. He griped. This would usually be fine. The problem was the major elephant in the room.
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda speaks to Mark about My Dream Green Home on TVNZ+, The War of the Worlds on TVNZ+ and Outlander on Neon. Audio
Lights and music bring New Plymouth to life this Matariki
An interactive light installation has finally arrived in Taranaki - three years after being stuck in transit.
Good as gold: How 300 nude women might just help change the world
A conversation with her five-year-old niece prompted Mandi Lynn to explore body shaming in a new photo exhibition and documentary. Audio
Orchestra shocked at proposal to halt restoration of heritage buildings
The musicians have had a tough time since their main rehearsal and performance space was closed: "We have lost our home." Audio
John Baxter: Rua Pōtae - he who wears two hats
As the son of two of our most lauded writers, the late JC Sturm and James K Baxter, John Baxter (Taranaki, Te Whakatōhea) has long had hats to wear in being part of literary legacies.
It’s being… Audio
Photo exhibition paints nude women gold
A conversation with her five-year-old niece prompted Mandi Lynn to explore body shaming in a photo exhibition and short documentary. Video, Audio
Napier's creative community
Lizzie Russell is the Owner/Operator of Tennyson Gallery in Ahuriri Napier. A beautiful spot in an art deco building on the corner of an iconic street in the city.
She tells Culture 101’s Maggie… Audio
Listening to the world in and around you: Laurence Fearnley at the Grand Glacier Hotel
Ōtepoti Dunedin author Laurence Fearnley’s absorbing new novel At the Grand Glacier Hotel is, impressively, her thirteenth.
In its pages Fearnley beautifully articulates the awkwardness and beauty… Audio
