Arts
Screentime with Chris Schulz
Chris is along with the favourite things he's watched this year, his top 10. Audio
Singer songwriter Paige's big year
25 year old Auckland singer songwriter, Paige Tapara, began writing and recording music in her bedroom a few years ago, sharing on social media and busking. Since then she's been signed to Sony music… Audio
Backers of new film studio promise to listen to locals
While some are excited Hollywood might be coming to Hawke's Bay, others want to shout 'cut!'.
Tom Cruise film in Hawke's Bay a step closer
Could Tom Cruise's next stunt see him jumping off Te Mata Peak in Hawke's Bay? It could happen - now a film studio has been given the green light. Some say it's the greatest thing ever for the region… Audio
Beethoven’s Symphony #5 with Teuila Blakely
Actress and producer Teuila Blakely reveals how the music of Beethoven sustained her in the face of prejudice and racism. Audio
Auckland mayor says Pasifika, Diwali will avoid budget axe
Big local cultural celebrations such as Pasifika, Diwali and the Lantern Festival will not face funding cuts, but other local events are not so certain, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says.
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Today Ximena talks to Jesse about The Evaporated and Cover Story: Seed Money. Audio
The festive season on RNZ Concert
Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, RNZ Concert has some lovely things for you to look forward to hearing over the festive season.
Sam's Take - Avatar: The Way of Water
This week Sam looks at James Cameron's long awaited return to Pandora with Avatar: The Way of Water.
'Tis the podcast makers on Christmas controversies!
December the 25th isn't a date on the calendar, it's a way of life for three super Christmas nerds who jingle their bells year round. Anthony, Julia, and Thom are the elves behind 'Tis the Podcast. Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
This week Linda talks to Jesse about the Harry and Meghan documentary on Netflix and the airing of family laundry in the public arena. She's also got some views about White Lotus - but no spoiler! Audio
Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor with Morgan Leary
Musician Morgan Leary discusses the influence of the famous British composer, Edward Elgar, on her musical development and with NZSO cellist Elizabeth Patchett revisits Jacqueline du Pre's stunning… Audio
Frances Edmond and her mother, poet Lauris
Even a three-volume autobiography doesn't come close to telling the full story of poet Lauris Edmond OBE. So her daughter and literary executor, Frances Edmond, is filling in the gaps in a biography… Audio, Gallery
Lynn Freeman reminisces with her friend Catriona MacLeod
In the final episode of Standing Room Only, host Lynn Freeman chats to Catriona MacLeod about her five decades at RNZ. Audio
Dylan Coburn - from movie storyboards to children's picture book
Visual effects art director, Dylan Coburn has drawn storyboards for some of the biggest recent New Zealand projects - Rings of Power, Cowboy Bebop - even Dame Valerie Adams More Than Gold... It's an… Audio
Vivienne Ullrich's poetry is close to home
The often heartbreaking story of the extended family of three Jewish Second World War refugees who found a new home in Aotearoa is told in a new poetry collection, We came from Hamburg. Retired judge… Audio
Susy Pointon captures stories from Hokianga
Writer Susy Pointon is determined to capture the many stories of Northland's rugged and mysterious Hokianga, her adopted home. Since moving there 18 years ago, she's talked to locals to record their… Audio
South Korean popular culture - why has it conquered the world?
This year marked a first at Cannes - both the winning films came from the same country, South Korea, Decision to leave and Broker. But South Korea has been making its presence felt across the board… Video, Audio
Esther Lofley - environmentally responsible fashion
The fashion industry is notoriously wasteful - for instance, cheap clothing that lasts months rather than years before ending up in landfills. But an expat now based in the US is leading by example… Audio, Gallery
Deborah McCormick and SCAPE Public Art
Since Standing Room Only started some of the biggest changes we've seen in attitudes towards art and artists has happened in Otautahi Christchurch. How much artists contributed to the city's emotional… Audio, Gallery