Arts
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident film buff, Dan Slevin, covers off Force of Nature (2023), Cher and Nicholas Cage's cult classic rom-com Moonstruck (1987), and post-Hiroshima anime epic In This Corner of the World (2… Audio
Renowned painters' art on display thanks to 'phenomenal' gift
The works, which were last valued at $178 million, represent "one of the best moments in art history". Audio
It's Personal with Anika Moa: Trailer
Anika Moa has a new podcast! She chats about issues that are personal to her and her guests, with the likes of movie producer Chelsea Winstanley, White Ferns captain Sophie Devine, actor Robyn Malcolm… Video, Audio
New Zealand's longest-running festival returns for 25th year
Splore boasts international and local musical acts, as well as a full range of artistic and spiritual experiences. Audio
The TAHI 8/2/2024
On today’s episode, dancer Corbyn Taulealea Huch Paselio talks about performing with Rihanna at the superbowl, Pratik Navani fills us in on all the ups and downs of Laneway 2024, and we discuss the… Audio
Mr & Mrs Smith, Force of Nature The Dry 2, Black Coast Vanishings
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about Mr & Mrs Smith, a TV adaptation of the 2005 film which stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in the lead roles. Audio
Adrian Jackson on his career creating theatre with the homeless
Three decades ago Adrian Jackson founded a theatre company in London called Cardboard Citizens, with a mission of creating theatre projects with - and for - people experiencing homelessness. Audio
Stunning polar bear pic takes wildlife photo award
The image of a young polar bear drifting to sleep on an iceberg, has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.
Napier's Art Deco Festival struts back to its former glory
After years of cancellations due to Covid and Cyclone Gabrielle, the festival is back and more fashionable than ever. Audio
Bookmarks with Jo Randerson
Jo Randerson is a writer, performer and award-winning theatre director. She recently won the annual Topp Prize, named after the Topp twins - recognising her wide-ranging career and work championing up… Audio
Canterbury salsa dancers winning big overseas
Canterbury salsa dancers Natasha Frost and Jorja Dann achieved surprise overseas success at the Summit Championship in Orlando, Florida, last month. Natasha joins Jesse to describe the trip and her… Audio
Dan Colley on dementia, connection and his play Lost Lear
To connect with a parent who has dementia, adult children are forced to 'grow up and play along', says Irish playwright Dan Colley. An innovative approach to dementia care based on shared play was his… Audio
Television Critic: Jonathan Mahon-Heap
Today reviewer Jonathan Mahon-Heap talks to Mark about Expats starring Nicole Kidman, it's streaming on Prime. He has also been watching True Detective: Night Country starting Jodi Foster, streaming… Audio
Maddogs and an Englishman, a comedy show
Tony Knight's come up with a unique way to combine dog training with comedy. He's tapped into talents as 'the dog listener' to create a unique show that he's bringing across from Australia to Auckland… Audio
When does protest become art? Defacing an English version of the Treaty of Waitangi
The activists who defaced an English version of Ti Tiriti o Waitangi at Te Papa last year planned their actions very carefully, says Cally O'Neill from Te Waka Hourua. Audio
Western Springs Speedway hosts Laneway Festival
The iconic St Jerome's Laneway Festival is back in New Zealand for the first time in 4 years, and at a new venue, Western Springs Speedway. The festival, which includes 5 stops across the Tasman… Audio
Cartels, clichés and salsa - Colombians on their cultural stereotypes
In part two of a series around cultural stereotypes, Kadambari Raghukumar talks South America through the eyes Auckland-based Colombians. Audio
The future of arts funding with Creative New Zealand boss Stephen Wainwright
Aotearoa’s central arts funding body, Creative New Zealand, is majorly overhauling its funding structure, with eight new funds to open between March and August. The change follows the arts council’s… Audio
Arranging 110 chairs from 170 years: Objectspace's Kim Paton
What can chairs reveal to us about our history?
There are sure to be seats in the new Objectspace exhibition and book The Chair: A story of design and making in Aotearoa that’ll cause you warm bodily… Audio
When does protest become art? Defacing an English version of the Treaty of Waitangi
The activists who defaced an English version of Ti Tiriti o Waitangi at Te Papa last year planned their actions very carefully, says Cally O’Neill from the social justice action group Te Waka… Audio
