Arts
John Lennon speaks in rare NZ interview
This 1964 interview with John Lennon was conducted by Professor Tony Taylor, who at the time had a huge interest in the phenomenon of Beatlemania. Despite Tony's nerves, he managed to get candid chat… Audio
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60th anniversary of Beatles NZ tour
It's the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' NZ tour. The Bats' Paul Kean is marking the occasion with skiffle band The Skeatles. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sir Ian McKellen to miss play's last London shows after stage fall
The actor is having physiotherapy and "a lot of essential rest" and is hoped to rejoin the cast next month.
New book charts history of humankind through ceramics
What can we learn about the Roman empire from a single pot? Curator and artist Glenn Barkley reveals the human touch in ceramics and why more people are drawn to the artform in 2024. Audio
Kiwi photographer exploring humanity's impact on space
Max Alexander grew up in Papakura, and has been living in London for the past 30 years. He's back in Aotearoa for the next few weeks to participate in Matariki and add a new section to his exhibition… Audio
Reality check: Headless flamingo pic fools AI photo comp
A photo of a pink flamingo won an international photo competition. Then it was disqualified - for being too real. Audio
The TAHI Ella Ferguson and Casual Healing
On today's show, So'omālō is away so it's an Evie special! Harry get's a full rugby update from Ella Ferguson, Waimirirangi chats to musician Casual Healing, and Evie has all the deets on Justin… Audio
NZ's only high school steel band making history
New Zealand's only high school steel band is turning heads with a genre-defying repertoire ranging from pure 1970s pop to hard rock. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
The best albums of 2024 so far
An album you can only hear in full on YouTube and an iconic pop star who served a country record. Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan picks her top five albums of the year so far. Video
Winner of AI art competition disqualified after revealing his photo was real
Miles Astray is a writer and photographer who entered his photo of a pink flamingo, which appears to have lost its head and neck, into the AI category of the 1839 Awards, a prestigious international… Audio
Fred Award-winning comedians Barnie Duncan and Trygve Wakenshaw
The comedy duo are bringing their show, Different Party, which parodies office life, to Auckland's Q Theatre later in late June. Audio
How to pick the right film at the Doc Edge Film Festival
In the mood for some big emotions? Want to feel better about the environment? Film critic Dan Slevin serves up his pick of what's on offer at this year's festival.
Podcast Critic: Jemima Huston
2.12 Podcast Critic: Jemima Huston Today's podcast reviewer Jemima talks to Mark about Carrie Jade Does Not Exist and In the Pits, a homegrown podcast about the history of the music venue the Wine… Audio
'Started as a fantasy': What does the world's rarest album sound like?
Only a lucky few have ever heard the Wu Tang Clan's uber-exclusive Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album.
60 year old turns passion for gardening into award-winning writing career
Michael Marquet, who almost every day of the year tends to his garden plots at Christchurch Hospital and several other sites around the city has turned his passion for gardening into an award-winning… Audio
Sir Ian McKellen falls off stage during performance
Sir Ian is said to be in "good spirits" and is expected to "make a speedy and full recovery".
The TAHI Lauren Borhani & Mr Beast?
On the show today Waimirirangi is back with a maramataka update of what tis and tisn’t recommended, Matua Harry states that his best school trip was in Gore, and we catch up with the DJ behind… Audio
Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture wraps up
The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture showcasing the rich heritage and artistic talents of the island nations has wrapped up in Hawaii. RNZ Pacific reporter Tiana Haxton reports. Audio
The best TV shows of the year so far
Have you survived the seven episodes of Baby Reindeer? Wept through One Day? Expert in what to watch Perlina Lau shares her picks of the box so far.