Culture
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Dan chats with Emile Donovan about Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story, Fancy Dance featuring Lily Gladstone from Killers of the Flower Moon, and Wind River now playing on TVNZ +. Audio
Using Kupe to promote beer 'highly offensive' - tikanga expert
The New Zealand IPA design features the bare-chested Polynesian navigator holding what appears to be a taiaha. Audio
What's in a name? A sociolinguist weighs in
Sociolinguist Dr Julia de Bres says our names do more than refer to us. They tell us about our families, the societies we live in, how others see us and how we see ourselves. Audio
Māori knowledge programme success confirmed as funds end
An evaluation of a mātauranga Māori programme introduced in 2020 to support the arts, culture and heritage sector after Covid-19 disruptions has shown it to be successful.
The TAHI True Bliss's Jo Cotton
On today’s show, Joe Cotton joins Evie to celebrate 25 years since True Bliss’ #1 album Dream. Evie explains all the anime references in Megan Thee Stallion's new music, and is Bronny James a… Audio
Are the movies you loved as a kid still good?
At the "risk of ruining their childhoods", Rob Johnson and Christopher Webb revisit their favourite movies from decades past on the podcast Still Any Good? Audio
Here Now - Zurkaneh for 1 July 2024
This week on Here Now, an Iranian art of combat and exercise is picking up momentum thanks to some enthusiasts in Canterbury. Audio
Persian Zurkhaneh alive and kicking in Canterbury
Zurkhaneh - an ancient Persian system of athletics combines martial arts, music, strength and spiritual devotion and is picking up serious momentum in Canterbury. Video, Audio
Song fusing Tamil and Māori cultures 'breaks down barriers'
A song about kinship that blends Tamil, English and te reo Māori is forging a new cross-cultural connection. Video
In pictures: NZers gather to celebrate Māori New Year
From Treble Cone to Bastion Point see how Aotearoa celebrated the Māori New Year.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Finn features a selection from across the musical spectrum including tracks by French multi-disciplinary artist Violaine Gratuite, Ōtautahi musician Samantha Josephine and American experimental rock… Audio
'A new year, a new beginning' for Wiri inmates
Matariki, with its message of new opportunities, has a special meaning for wāhine in prison.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Dan Slevin chats with Tony Stamp about the new kiwi film Ka Whawhai Tonu: Struggle Without End, Australian thriller The Royal Hotel and he reviews the streaming service Hoopla, which is available free… Audio
This Weekend: Taikura Kapa Haka twirls in Wellington
This Saturday and Sunday, over 700 performers aged 55-and-over from across the country are taking to the stage in Te Papa for Taikura Kapa Haka. Audio
Kaputī and kaitiakitanga in Taemaro Bay
Sandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay. She and her husband Alfonso live off grid and are among kaitiaki of this ancestral coastal land. Passing on knowledge… Audio
The TAHI Matariki Special with Greatsouth
Today we're pre-emptively celebrating Matariki, talking about it's history and sharing our plans for the public holiday! We also catch up with the artist formerly known as Fable, Greatsouth; he shares… Audio
Screentime: Dissidents, Hit Man, Buying London
Film and TV reviewer Perlina Lau joins Kathryn to talk about Dissidents, a documentary by Chen Yi that's screening as part of the DocEdge film festival. It follows three dissidents in America who are… Audio
Irish dancing brothers rack up massive online audience
Matthew and Michael Gardiner - the modern Irish dancing brothers with a huge following. Audio
Yvonne Lorkin: Twenty years of wine writing in New Zealand
Wine writer, competition judge and businesswoman Yvonne Lorkin joins Emile Donovan to reflect on her career working in all things fermented. Audio
The TAHI REED. and Hesayyeah
On today’s show, So’omālō is back after getting his wisdom teeth out! Tiktoker and musician Hesayyeah is in the studio sharing his love of Aotearoa and te reo, Auckland artist REED. chats to… Audio
