Arts
Where can we find old movies?
Not every movie ever made has made it to streaming services. What happens to the off-beat, lesser-known or straight-up-bad films of yester-year? Audio
Māori artist and broadcaster Selwyn Muru dies, aged 86
One of his best-known works was 'Waharoa', a 7m-high wooden gateway that stands in Aotea Square.
Oscars 2024: Who will win, who got snubbed - and where NZ is in the mix
Oppenheimer continues its march to Oscars domination, but there are a few New Zealand chances for golden glory as well in this year's nominees. Video
Barbie misses key Oscar nods for Gerwig and Robbie
The director and star of Barbie were snubbed in major categories for the newly announced Oscar nominations.
Auckland Shakespeare in the Park returns for its 28th year
A cast of local actors are bringing A Midsummer Night's Dream and Measure for Measure to life, with the goal of making Shakespeare's works engaging and accessible to audiences of all stripes. Audio
Looking after the big picture at the smaller scale
The new CEO of Chamber Music NZ, Michelle Walsh, talks to Bryan Crump about some of her favourite tunes and the art of marketing 'intimate' classical music. Video, Audio
The TAHI 23/01/2024
On today’s episode, In-depth Te Ao Māori journalist Ella Stewart gives us all the info on the 12,000-strong hui at Tuurangawaewae over the weekend. It’s summer, so Evie and Waimirirangi figure the… Audio
Dunedin conductor dispenses musical medicine
New Zealand born conductor Tecwyn Evans talks about his new role planning the concert schedule for the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra in Denmark. Audio
Lynn Davidson: Do You Still Have Time for Chaos?
How do you build a life after the kids have left home? What if they decide to move to the other side of the world? How do you keep a sense of place when life changes completely?
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Linda Tuhiwai Smith wins award for Literary Achievement
Last year, for the first time in the 21-year history of the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement, all three categories were won by women. Lee Murray picked up the fiction award, the… Audio
James Ashcroft: On upcoming adaptation of Owen Marshall short story
Writer and director James Ashcroft (Ngati Kahu and Ngapuhi) studied at The Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School then spent seven years as chief executive and artistic director of Maori theatre… Audio
Bread and Circus Buskers Festival returns to Ōtautahi
Workers in the Christchurch CBD will be dodging fire-holding jugglers, acrobats, and flying trapeze artists for the next ten days, as the annual Bread and Circus Buskers Festival returns to town.
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The TAHI 18/01/2024
On today’s episode, electro-pop queen PRINS chats about her upcoming single, Ethan Jupe and Miakie figure out the logistics of making music from different cities, and the team gets inot a very deep… Audio
'Succession,' 'The Bear' prevail at nostalgic Emmy Awards
Media dynasty drama Succession and restaurant dramedy The Bear dominated the Emmy Awards on Monday, earning six trophies each as Hollywood handed out its top accolades for television.
In pictures: The Emmys 2024
Another week, another Hollywood awards extravaganza. Today it's the 75th Emmy Awards, which are taking place in Los Angeles.
The TAHI 16/01/2024
We’re back! On today’s show, we look back at some of the most iconic 2014 moments that are now 10 years old, attempt to re-cap the summer, and Waimirirangi ponders why people keep removing raks from… Audio
Fringe Festival's Vanessa Stacey
Vanessa Stacey is a well-known name in the arts community. The New Zealand Fringe Festival director has more than 25 years of experience in creative arts - as an actor, singer, playwright, and… Audio
Review: Night Swim
There’s nothing that can’t be haunted at the movies, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: The Boys in the Boat
Dan Slevin says that The Boys in the Boat really is the kind of film they don’t make anymore. Video
Road Trip with Rhys and Finn Darby
At 49, New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby says he's finally found the confidence to be a leading man. He joins Summer Times for a road trip with his son Finn, founder of the LA-based band Great Big Cow.
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