Arts
Jane Ross: Finding Filmmaker Gaylene Preston’s Learning Fast
In 1979 an aspiring filmmaker, cameraman and sound recordist went to a little Masterton school to follow the lives of a group of students. The school was Makoura College, a small, predominantly Maori… Audio
NZ band You, Me, Everybody lands spot on Sweet Tooth TV show
A local bluegrass group has learned the benefit of of keeping a close eye on social media after catching a break that could see their music streamed into millions of homes.
Last year You, Me… Audio
Great album: First Two Pages of Frankenstein
Today's link 3 winner will get a vinyl copy of the latest album from The National, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. It's the band's first album since their 2019 album, I Am Easy to Find. It's their… Audio
Souvenir exhibition - a collection of tourist keepsakes
A new exhibition in Christchurch called the Ambassadors takes hundreds of souvenirs to transform them into works of art. Audio
The TAHI Thursday 27th April 2023
A few of Josh Thomson's favourite things
Comedian and actor Josh Thomson is getting ready to perform his first-ever shows at the NZ International Comedy Festival. He chats to Jesse Mulligan about his favourite music, books and podcasts. Video, Audio
Captain Henry Cain's scandalous life on stage
The scandalous tale of a prominent colonial-era captain will soon grace the stage in Timaru. To celebrate their 90th birthday the South Canterbury Drama League is bringing the story of Captain Cain to… Audio
Crown Lynn documentary released
Crown Lynn, A Maori Story is a riveting slice of New Zealand history telling the iconic story of Crown Lynn pottery and the generations of Maori families that worked there. Susan Leonard, producer and… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 25th April 2023
In this episode, Evie talks to Charlie Dreaver about The Deadline a new series investigating endometriosis, So'omalo shares his fears of calling his father by his first name and Liam fills us in on … Audio
Television Critic: Brooks Alexander
Brooks Alexander joins Jesse to talk about Beef on Netflix, Barry on Neon and Yellowjackets, also on Neon. Audio
NZ on Air leads 'a cultural shift' with new music fund for Pan-Asian artists
In this episode of Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to arts practitioners about the latest New Zealand on Air music fund to support pan-Asian artists and musicians in New Zealand.
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Sir Peter Jackson mourns death of Hobbit star Barry Humphries
Sir Peter Jackson says the world is a "poorer place" without the man who brought the Great Goblin to life.
Australian stage and screen icon Barry Humphries has died aged 89
Renowned Australian actor and satirist Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89.
Jason Te Mete on finding community in the Bay of Plenty
Jason Te Mete (Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi) has been recovering from necrotising fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection that left him doubtful he could ever return to the stage. . Audio
Call it a draw - Urban artists to assemble in Auckland
Hundreds of people will gather in Aotea Square today to draw cityscapes as part of a global gathering of urban sketchers.
Anthony McCarten: writing biopics of the fascinating and famous
New Zealand born Anthony McCarten is arguably the world's best known biopic screenwriter and playwright Past subjects have included Whitney Houston, Edison, Churchill and the band Queen, and this year… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 20th April 2023
In this episode The TAHI team rate each other’s playlists, So’omalo catches up with personal trainer and community leader Peneueta (Wetta) Nuualiitia, Evie questions why adults don’t get free ham… Audio
Childrens production The Worm doing 4 free shows in Hawke's Bay
Theatre company Nightsong are taking their acclaimed childrens show 'The Worm' to Hawke's Bay for 4 shows at the end of this month. The free shows will be staged in the newly revamped Opera House at… Audio
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Today Ximena talks to Jesse about Shrink the Box, a weekly podcast exploring the psychology of some of the greatest fictional television characters from recent decades. Audio
Dust off the needles and buy some wool, knitting is coming back
As the temperatures drop and the cost of living rises, knitting is making a come back as way for people to save money and add to their winter woollies in the wardrobe. Jo Morris of Sewing Direct in… Audio