Arts
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Today Claire speaks to Susie about Beef on Netflix, Full Circle on Neon and has a quick word about Jury Duty on Prime. Audio
New Arts Laureate, Ladi6
A local queen of hip-hop, soul and R&B, Ladi6 (MNZM) has released several critically acclaimed albums spanning multiple genres. Now she has received this year's Arts Foundation Laureates 'Theresa… Audio
Singer Jimmy Buffett dies age 76
If you didn't already guess, that's the 1970s smash hit Margaritaville, and its writer, Jimmy Buffett, has died at the age of 76.
The singer-songwriter was most known for Margaritaville, but his… Audio
The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium: Ep 3 - The Enemy of the Aristocracy
An ominous warbler brings news that the dreaded Anderlugians seek a rendezvous, but Lord Joseph Banks faces a greater enemy within his own ranks... Audio
Viva La Dirt League 'nerds' crowdfund $4 million Auckland studio
A “bunch of nerds who play games and make comedy sketches about games” have come a long way. With more than 5.5 million subscribers on YouTube and in excess of 2.4 billion views on their channel, Viva… Video, Audio
What if artists earned the same as everybody else?
Creative New Zealand research this year shows artists are still earning considerably less than other wage earners. Audio
New laureate Taiaroa Royal’s life in dance and on the land
If it wasn’t for disco, Taiaroa Royal might be best known as a farmer. Not one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated dancers and choreographers. Audio
Regional Wrap: Nelson with Judene Edgar
Each week we join a creative correspondent from a different part of Aotearoa New Zealand. This week it’s Judene Edgar from Whakatū aka Nelson. Audio
BDSM back in theatres by popular demand!
BDSM is hitting the stage in Tāmaki Makaurau. No, not that BDSM - the Bomb Defusal School of Manakau of course. Audio
Drawing to help dementia
Successful trials in France have shown drawing can improve the well-being and lessen the anxiety of those living with dementia. Now, Massey University will join forces with French institutes to run a… Audio
The art of joysticks - reinventing the spacies parlour
Since he could barely reach the joysticks in his local parlour in Ngongotaha, Lake Rotorua, Preston McNeil (Te Arawa, Tainui) has loved spacies. Audio
Artist Ned Wenlock dives into a new medium with Tsunami graphic novel
Paekakariki-based award-winning animator, illustrator and graphic artist Ned Wenlock's first graphic novel Tsunami is a cautionary tale about Peter, a self-righteous12-year-old boy, and his fraught… Audio
NZ Fashion Week focusing on 'setting the benchmark'
New Zealand Fashion week is back after a three-year Covid hiatus with this year's event focusing on sustainability and diversity. Audio
Pasifika rugby players display vulnerability in documentary
Pasifika rugby players display vulnerability in upcoming documentary. Audio
APRA Silver Scroll finalists announced
In just over a month, the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll award will be handed out to a NZ songwriter to acknowledge the best song written over the last year.
Voted by thousands of other musicians… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 31st August 2023
On the show, WHOSHOTSCOTT joins So'omālō to chat about his latest single, we introduce our newest team member Waimirirangi, and Evie outlines her ultimate zombie apocalypse plan! Audio
Screentime: Far North, Starstruck s3, From
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about Far North - a New Zealand production about the largely true story of a gang who tried to bring a half billion dollars' worth of meth to… Audio
Bookmarks with Craig Sisterson
This week's Bookmarks guest is Craig Sisterson, a crime writing author who's been shortlisted for awards in both the UK and U.S. He's also the editor of Dark deeds down under - an anthology of… Audio
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Today Ximena talks to Jesse about Dear Alana from Tenderfoot TV. It's a story about the life of Alan Chen who took her own life in 2019 in Colorado. Ximena also reviews a fictional podcast starring… Audio
The oldest costume house in the world
If you've been to the movies of late, chances are you'll have spotted a costume supplied by Angels Costumes. It's a family firm that has been responsible for providing costumes for some of the most… Audio