Arts
Geeking out with Craig Parker
Craig Parker has spent his career playing villains with great hair, lycans, gladiators, and even the greatest lover in a French Court. Audio
Carving out a better life
Former gang member Sully Paea has dedicated decades to youth work and taught himself how to carve vaka during the pandemic. Audio
Moana 2 in Te Reo
A world first is about to be made with the simultaneous release of a Disney film in both english and an indigenous language. Audio
Bittersweet fable My Favourite Cake serves slice of Iranian life
Iranian film My Favourite Cake picked up two awards at the Berlin Film Festival - no doubt annoying Iranian officials who banned its makers from attending.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to chat about Lee the biography of the photographer Lee Miller, The Adjustment Bureau starring Matt Damon and some rare gems from NZ Film… Audio
This Weekend: Raglan Art Weekend
Thousands are expected to turn out to the beach town of Raglan for the 14th year of the Raglan Art Weekend. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 25 October 2024
In today's episode, St John's responds to calls for stab proof vests to be made widely available as police withdraw from mental health callouts; wild weather is set to continue over the long weekend… Audio
'Easier for me to get by living in a Pākehā world' - Hohepa Thompson on his biggest regret
Artist and activist Hohepa Thompson says his biggest regret is turning his back on his identity, but he's now finding success in spreading the word about te reo and te ao Māori. Video
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 October 2024
In today's episode, Police have named the person they are still searching for in the fatal bus attack in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga yesterday; Lower Hutt locals are fed up with the stench coming… Audio
Giving an outlet and voice to youth with disabilities
Hank Snell runs InterAct Festival in Auckland, which gives disabled artists and performers the opportunity to express their talents. Audio
Are you in any of these iconic photos?
The family of the photographer Ans Westra is holding a campaign to find living subjects from her work. Audio
Music feature: John Denver
We're diving into the music and legacy of one of the most beloved American songwriters of the 20th century, John Denver. Audio
Tom Sainsbury brings camping drama to the stage
Emile Donovan dials up actor and comedian Tom Sainsbury, who is staging an overnight camping trip on the Q Theatre stage ahead of his show, Camping. Audio
Wellington Dawn Raids
In Wellington this month and next, a series of public programmes mark the 50th year of the Dawn Raids. In this episode of Here Now Kadambari Raghukumar talks to artist Liana Leiataua and Pacific… Audio
Arts news for 20 October 2024
The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi revealed its eight Laureate Award recipients on Friday night.
Receiving a total of 280 thousand dollars - they're recognised for their outstanding practice as well as… Audio
Best Song Eva: Josh Thomson
NZ Comedian Josh Thomson plays Martin, the head of Human Resources in the newly launched season of The Office Australia. He joins us to pick his best song ever. Audio
The Mixtape: Pos Mavaega on 30 years of Pacific Underground
Our guest picking the music is Pos' Mavaega, Musical Director for Pacific Underground, NZ's longest running Pacific performing arts group who are celebrating 30 years of theatre. Pos is a writer… Audio
Horomona Horo: Best known taonga pūoro practitioner becomes Arts Laureate
Horomona Horo (Ngapuhi, Ngati Porou, Taranaki), one of Aotearoa's best known taonga pūoro practitioners, is now an Arts Laureate. Horomona is a masterful composer and musician, known for his expertise… Audio
Playing Favourites with Nathaniel Lees
Kiwi-born Samoan, Maiava Nathaniel Lees began acting on stage in 1975, and on screen in 1984. He joins Saturday Morning to play favourites. Audio
Poems changing generations of lives
New anthology Now and Then features 92 poets of all ages, ethnicities and languages from across New Zealand. Audio
