Arts

Legendary Split Enz keyboardist Eddie Rayner explains the genesis of ENZSO, a musical collaboration between the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and a roster of well known singers performing new… Audio

Early 2023 sees the arrival of American comedian Iliza Shlesinger.. She talks to Jesse about her career in comedy and why she's chosen to make the trip down under. Audio

Despite not being publicly released yet, Avatar: The Way of Water has already landed a Golden Globe nod.

It's contending with Top Gun: Maverick and Elvis for best drama film at the awards, which is… Audio

Claire Chitham speaks to Jesse about her top shows of 2022, such as Severance, The Offer, Pachinko and Ted Lasso. Full List: Severence - Apple Dopesick - Disney The Offer - TVNZ+ The Bear - Disney… Audio

Celebrated actor, director and acting coach Miranda Harcourt explores her sense of connection with Symphonie Fantastique by French composer Hector Berlioz, and NZSO bassoonist David Angus gives an… Audio

In Part 1 of 2 episodes on design, decoloniality and culturally safe practices, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Dr Diana Albarran Gonzalez on Mexican design and textiles that became trendy in recent… Audio

In the play-within-a-play which is Thomas Sainsbury and Chris Parker's The Opening Night Before Christmas, the Levin Community Players are presenting the town's annual Christmas pageant. It's… Audio

It's a film some people say is like watching paint dry, whilst others say it will change your life. And it's the film that this month 1600 film critics and academics voted the greatest film of all… Video, Audio

Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne discuss the upcoming census, filling it out online, and the questions being asked. Plus, they discuss the Indonesia extramarital… Audio

This weekend, Wellington's Cuba Street is set to play host to a brand new music festival called Great Sounds Great.

The festival is held across five neighbouring venues with a lineup of New Zealand… Audio

Royal commentator Margaret Holder – who describes herself as one of Meghan Markle's early supporters – finds the actress-turned-duchess's story of mistreatment "hard to take". Video, Audio

Year 12 music student Emma Dias explains her connection with the Passacaglia For Violin and Viola by Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen and describes how she was introduced to the piece by her violin… Audio

It's not often you hear the words "academic" and "comedian" in the same breath, but Jonathan Falconer is that rare combination. Audio

The thespians of Wellington's Circa Theatre are at it again - it's Pantomime season and this year they're putting their spin on the classic tale - Pinnochio. Nathan Rarere asked director Gavin… Audio

Actor Karen O Leary explains her connection with Peter and the Wolf - a beloved piece of music written originally for children, while NZSO flutist Bridget Douglas explains the challenges that come… Audio