Arts
Welsh comedian Rob Brydon's musical trip
Incurably affable Welsh actor, comedian and impressionist Rob Brydon is perhaps best known for The Trip TV series and movie where he and Steve Coogan explore the world and middle-age together. He and… Audio
Film Review with Sam Hollis
Today RNZ producer and movie reviewer Sam Hollis gives his verdict on The Whale, in cinemas now and You People on Netflix. Audio
Chris Caffaro's Greatest Hits Exhibition
Chris Caffaro has photographed some of the world's most iconic musicians. For the first time Los Angeles based music photographer Chris Caffaro is bringing his work to Aotearoa. Chris talks to Jesse.
…Farewell Burt Bacharach
Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga, Midday Report, bids farewell to one of the all- time great songwriters - Burt Bacharach - who's died aged 94. Audio
Netflix rolling out password sharing changes in NZ
Netflix is cracking down on people sharing accounts to access its content for free.
It's begun rolling out the changes in Aotearoa, following a year-long trial overseas.
Lauren Crimp has more.
Audio
Grammys putting a spotlight on organ donation
The Grammy Awards were held on Monday and perhaps the most surprising moment of the night was Bonnie Raitt's win the Song of the Year category. Audio
Bookmarks with Geoffrey Clendon
For Bookmarks today we're joined by playwright, author and actor Geoffrey Clendon. He's had a long career in the performing arts world where he started life as an actor in the 1980s working with major… Audio
Podcast Critic: Elliott Childs
Today Elliot talks to Jesse about Lost Notes, a music podcast from KCRW, a radio station in California. Audio
NZ Leonard Cohen super fan's pilgrimage to his Greek home
Photographer Constance McDonald has been a super fan of Leonard Cohen's since childhood. Recently she had the opportunity to visit his house in Hydra, Greece. Audio
Remembering Gisborne mural artist Graeme Mudge
Many of our listeners in Gisborne will remember the late artist Graeme Mudge, often spotted halfway up a step ladder, in a beret, painting one of his many murals around the city. Arts writer Mark… Audio
Sam's Take: Damien Chazelle's Babylon
Sam's Take - This week Sam looks at the latest from award winning director Damien Chazelle, Babylon. It chronicles the rise and fall of characters during Hollywood's transition from silent to sound…
Megan Dunn on art: Joe L'Estrange and Nick Austin
Author and art writer Megan Dunn joins Kim to share the work of Otepoti based artists Joe L'Estrange and Nick Austin. Audio, Gallery
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: Anthonie Tonnon
Whanganui musician Anthonie Tonnon plays tracks from his award-winning third album Leave Love Out of This and covers a smooth '80s ballad. After Covid-related delays, he and his band are touring… Video, Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme talks to Jesse about We Are Still Here, an Australian/New Zealand co-production. He's also seen Knock At The Cabin and Pathaan. Audio
Book Review: Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino’s first non-fiction book is a slice of cinematic history in the director’s own inimitable voice, reports Dan Slevin.
SlavFest organised to celebrate Eastern European traditions
Slavic and Balkan culture and music is set to be celebrated in Wellington in the first ever pan-Slavic event that unites people of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. SlavFest Educational Charitable… Audio
Aotea Centre floods, Renaissance exhibit moves to Civic
Auckland's flooding has not only affected houses, businesses and schools but it also struck the Aotea Centre which had to find a new venue for it's immersive exhibition Renaissance: The Age of Genius… Audio
New Wellington based show Not Even released this weekend
There's a new show hitting our screens this Sunday. Set in Wellington, the comedy-drama follows a group of 20-somethings navigating city life, and taha Māori (Māori identity). It's written by Dana… Audio
Choreographer Crystal Pite on creating dance inspired by real-life events
In 2015 an estimated 1.3 million refugees poured into Europe, many of them from war-torn Syria. It inspired Crystal Pite to tell their story in her own way - by creating a contemporary ballet for them… Audio