Arts
The TAHI Psycho Gab & ELENA
On today's show, we celebrate 20 years of the Pacific Music Awards with one of this years nominees, ELENA. Jazzy Auckland band Psycho Gab chat to Evie about their upcoming EP, and we have a meeting of… Audio
Under the Radar celebrating 20 years
Music website, gig guide and ticketing platform Under The Radar celebrates it's 20th birthday this month It's become one of the foundations of the Aotearoa music scene, and a go to website for many… Audio
Gladiator II looks familiar - but that may be a smart move
The trailer release has inspired a huge response, despite suggesting the Paul Mescal-starring sequel will copy the original. Video
Singers kick off world choir games
Thousands of singers from around the world gathered at Auckland's Spark Arena last night to kick off the 13th World Choir Games. Some have set their sights on gold - and others just want to have a… Audio
Bookmarks with James Mustapic
Letting us rifle through his collection of Bookmarks this week is none other than James Mustapic. He's a comedian, a reality TV tour guide and a Celebrity Treasure Island champion. James got his start… Audio
Are you ready for a Lord of the Rings musical?
The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale will open at the Civic Theatre in Auckland in November.
Wellington band has deaf player
A Wellington band is breaking new ground in the deaf community. The singer and keyboard player of the two-piece band Deaf Edge is, in fact, deaf. Caitlin Lester reports. Audio
The TAHI Jess B & Eva Whiu
We are joined by awesome guests JessB and Eva Whiu on this episode of The TAHI. we also chat about facebook memories and one team member has big news! Audio
Music feature: Celebrating 20 years of Play It Strange
For 20 years the Play It Strange Trust has been supporting and encouraging young songwriters. To measure the success: over one thousand finalists have had their songs professionally produced. Audio
Book Critic: Dominic Hoey
Today Dominic Hoey talks to Jesse about Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, a 2023 dystopian novel depicting the struggles of the Stack Family. Audio
Troye Sivan is coming to New Zealand
The pop sensation has announced he will light up stages in New Zealand and Australia at the end of the year.
Giselle Clarkson: Why little things are worth looking at
Illustrator and science communicator Giselle Clarkson says taking notice of the natural world - like the colours on a leaf, and the fine hairs on a spider's leg - is key to retaining a childlike sense… Audio
Lisa Warrington: Supporting Aotearoa theatre past, present and future
Dunedin teacher, academic, director, producer, actor and author, Lisa Warrington reflects on her longstanding advocacy for Aotearoa New Zealand drama and what it means to receive a Kings Birthday… Audio
Regional Wrap: Waiheke Island’s Fiona Blanchard
Each week, Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of Aotearoa and this week, we’re on the island of Waiheke. Audio
Flash Fiction: Storytelling for the short attention spans of our time?
Some say attention spans are not what they were. We scroll images and film and shuffle songs. Even cricket games can be over in 40 overs. So, could flash fiction be the written storytelling form of… Audio
You're about to see people singing all across Auckland
The event is expected to generate over $10 million during a traditionally quiet month for Tāmaki Makaurau.
Artists building 18m road cone to light up desert
A massive homage to Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's least favourite symbol of urban living will be constructed - then set on fire. Audio
The Christian music underground
Christian - or worship - music is probably bigger than you think, and its appeal to the young and isolated is undeniable Audio
3 million dollar funding grant for Shortland Street
The soap was on the gurney for Shortland Street, due to TVNZ's restructure, but has now been resuscitated with a three million dollar grant from New Zealand on Air, but there was no room for current… Audio
Kiwis build giant road cone for Burning Man festival
Coney McConeface is a massive road cone that is being built by a team of Kiwis for the infamous Burning Man Festival, Hippathy Valentine describes to Susana Lei'ataua why it's so special. Audio