Arts
Coronation Concert - C listers celebration?
A packed crowd at Windsor Castle has been watching a music concert as part of King Charles' coronation celebrations.
It wraps up a weekend of more relaxed festivities, after Saturday night's very… Audio
Megan Dunn: the kinky and the kooky lurking in public art
Author and art writer Megan Dunn joins Kim to talk about two current shows with very different approaches to displaying public art collections. Audio, Gallery
Film Review: with Sam Hollis
Today RNZ Producer Sam Hollis talks to Jesse about Close, out in cinemas next Thursday and John Mulaney: Baby J. Audio
Debate over wāhine speaking on marae leads to development of Kōpū
A show developed as a response to the debate over women speaking on the marae is set to premiere in West Auckland.
The TAHI Thursday 4th May 2023
In this episode, Ella Stewart joins us to discuss managed retreats for marae, So’omalo ponders over the best looks of the Met Gala, and Evie thinks she should be in the NZ Comedy Fest for some… Audio
Preview: 2023 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival
This festival has always been a highlight of Dan Slevin’s cinema year and the latest edition has not let him down.
Bookmarks with Matu Ngaropo
After performing 500 shows in just two years, Matu Ngaropo is back in Aotearoa to continue his role as George Washington in the Australian production of Hamilton the Musical. Audio
Hollywood strike: Screenwriters will walk out for first time in 15 years
The industrial action could mean delays in forthcoming TV series and films for studios such as Disney and Netflix.
Shall I compare Taylor Swift to William Shakespeare?
To be or not to be a Swiftie, one of the millions of Taylor Swift fans around the world. That is the question eminent Shakespeare scholar and former Oxford professor Sir Jonathan Bate answered with a… Audio
All eyes on the Met Gala
It's one of the biggest fashion events in the world, iconic for Lady Gaga's grand entrances and socialite Kim Kardashian's squeeze into Marilyn Munroe's crystal-encrusted dress.
The Met Gala is… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 2nd May 2023
In this episode we’re celebrating the start on Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa - NZ Music Month! Evie and So’omalo discuss their favourite local live music moments, get hyped for the Pacific Music Awards,… Audio
Choreographer Andrea Schermoly on creating the RNZB's new-look Romeo and Juliet
This week it's curtains up for the Royal New Zealand Ballet's latest production of Romeo and Juliet. The epic tale of star-crossed lovers has been brought to life for the company by choreographer… Audio
Expert feature: Creative Writing with Ashleigh Young
If you've ever dreamed of writing the next great novel or devastating piece of poetry but don't quite know where to start, this week's expert is for you. Today's we speak to writer and editor Ashleigh… Audio
Italian Film Festival preview - Paolo Rotondo
As autumn turns to winter, our thoughts turn to... well, to the Italian Film Festival. It's the next best thing to an actual Mediterranean holiday, and by all reports, the 8th annual Festival promises… Audio
How NZ On Air plans to reach the TikTok generation
NZ on Air seems to be one of the winners, with the scrapping of the Government's public media entity plan. They get their 42 million dollars of contestable funding back, with an extra 10 million… Audio
Jane Ross: Finding Filmmaker Gaylene Preston’s Learning Fast
In 1979 an aspiring filmmaker, cameraman and sound recordist went to a little Masterton school to follow the lives of a group of students. The school was Makoura College, a small, predominantly Maori… Audio
NZ band You, Me, Everybody lands spot on Sweet Tooth TV show
A local bluegrass group has learned the benefit of of keeping a close eye on social media after catching a break that could see their music streamed into millions of homes.
Last year You, Me… Audio
Great album: First Two Pages of Frankenstein
Today's link 3 winner will get a vinyl copy of the latest album from The National, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. It's the band's first album since their 2019 album, I Am Easy to Find. It's their… Audio
Souvenir exhibition - a collection of tourist keepsakes
A new exhibition in Christchurch called the Ambassadors takes hundreds of souvenirs to transform them into works of art. Audio
