Arts

Dame Patsy Reddy talks about the enduring power of Beethoven’s famous choral symphony, and NZSO conductor Gemma New explains why the symphony packs such an unforgettable emotional punch. Audio

Exactly 20 years ago this month, Vivio Ramos decided to make a life in New Zealand bringing with him his infectious love for Cuban dance. He speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode on growing… Video, Audio

Te Rawhitiroa Bosch is the creator and photographer for the new Te Papa exhibition He Kaupapa Waka. He says the focus is on a 'multi-sensory experience' including photos, art work and waka that can be… Audio

Fatu Feu’u, an elder statesman of Pacific art, was intimidated to meet legendary New Zealand painter Colin McMahon in the late '70s. "Colin said 'I am waiting for you and your friends to make a… Audio, Gallery

On Friday 18 November Nick Bevin was made a Distinguished Fellow of Te Kāhui Whaihanga, New Zealand Institute of Architects at the New Zealand Architecture Awards. It recognises not just Bevin's own… Audio, Gallery

The Correspondence School Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is celebrating its centenary with a new book tracking its rich and colourful history. The school which began in 1922 with only a few dozen students… Audio

The judges have been honing down the finalists for the Vista Foundation 48Hours film festival which kicks off tonight at the beautiful Civic Theatre in Auckland. In the festival filmmakers are given a… Audio

Today we're giving away the next album due out tomorrow by Soaked Oats. It's called Working Title and they're going to be touring their latest work in Australia and Aotearoa next year. Audio

Today we've got a treat with a live performance for first song out of our Christchurch Studio. Amiria Grennell and Holly Arrowsmith perform together under the name Coyote. Audio

Roles like Daniel LaRusso come around once in a lifetime. What actor Ralph Macchio didn't know when he took the role in 1984, is that it would follow him the rest of his life. Audio

As many of us venture out on holiday this summer, a great way to capture the memories made is through photography. Someone who knows all about taking the perfect photograph is Richard Young. He's this… Audio

For his 2022 Lilburn Lecture, composer and Arts Laureate Ross Harris dove deep into his own musical past, sharing colourful snapshots from his life and career. Audio

Film director and producer Dame Gaylene Preston has been an inspirational and groundbreaking force in New Zealand culture for more than four decades. Dame Gaylene joins us to play some favourite… Audio

Songwriter Bill Callahan – aka "the deep voice of American solitude" – writes melancholy country-inspired songs that often sound like poems set to music. He talks to Kim Hill about purpose… Video, Audio

A trip back in time is on display at the Village Arts Gallery in Kohukohu, the exhibition is called Common Ground. It's a series of photos from a project which started in 1984 and was meant to take 6… Audio, Gallery

Journalist and director David Farrier, the man behind the documentary Tickled and Netflix series Dark Tourist, returns to New Zealand's silver screen this Thursday with his latest work, Mister Organ… Audio

For the first time since the pandemic hit, Cirque Du Soleil is coming back to New Zealand with a new show next year. Crystal is the Canadian circus company's 42nd creation and its first one set on… Audio