Culture
Hamo Dell
On today's show, we're fresh off a team photoshoot and spilling all the awkward behind-the-scenes moments we hope don't show up in the final pics! Plus, Hamo Dell joins Janay to talk about her latest… Audio
Overseas indigenous leaders visit NZ
As the Treaty Principles Bill sparks controversy across Aotearoa, overseas indigenous leaders have offered a picture of life beyond treaty-making. Maori news journalist Emma Andrews has the story. Audio
Indian origin names widespread throughout NZ
From Wellington's Khandallah to Christchurch's Cashmere, New Zealand's urban centres are full of names with origins that can be traced to India. RNZ Asia's Blessen Tom reports. Audio
Artist Vallé on Papua New Guinea, barbering and lyrics
Vallé's exploration of his roots has taken him on a journey of many sorts. In this episode of Here Now, he talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about the impact that's had on his life.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, music from WAIWHAI, Haley Heynderickx and Jeff Parker ETA IVtet. Audio
This Weekend: St Andrew's Day
Tonight we're heading to the Edinburgh of the South, Dunedin, where they're getting set to celebrate their annual St Andrew's Day celebrations. Audio
Hales & Verity
Today's ep feature's the wonderful Verity who talks all things messy break-ups and her new single 'Butterfly Effect' while Miri's (possible) last interview for the year is with Hales teasing his new… Audio
What's going on with all the celebrity lookalike contests?
Mop-haired, square-jawed Timothee Chalamet copycats have started a movement of lookalike contests.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
On today's episode, the Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants… Audio
Goldie painting sells for $3.7 million
A painting by Charles Frederick Goldie sold for just over $3.7 million at auction on Tuesday night. International Art Centre director Richard Thomson spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Superstitions have long been debunked, but why do we still believe them?
Do you have a lucky number? Do you worry about umbrellas being open indoors? Can these superstitions really bring us good luck? Audio
Rita Mae & Mikeyy
On today's episode Janay talks to multi faceted electronic artist Mikeyy ahead of his EP coming in 2025. while So'omalo catches up with Rita Mae about her latest EP 'Kiss The Sky'. The crew also chats… Audio
What Drives Jon Lee Anderson
Jon Lee Anderson’s life of adventure began when he was a young boy. The veteran New Yorker journalist tells Kim Hill about covering conflicts, doing jail time and his fascination with rebels which led… Audio
Poppa Jax & Ella Monnery
On the show today fast-rising Tamaki DJ Poppa Jax has a korero with So'omalo about playing at Boiler Room with her friends, the talented Ella Monnery from Waikanae chats with Janay about her music… Audio
The million-dollar banana pushing artistic boundaries
Charles Ninow speaks to Emile Donovan about 'Comedian' by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Audio
Rei & Hyan
Today on the show So'omalo meets with artist & producer HYAN who chats about his upcoming remix with Scribe, friend of the show Rei talks with Janay about his recent adventures overseas and his album… Audio
Betel nut chewing in Micronesia: a social and spiritual tradition
Opinion - Betel nut chewing was a social activity that played an important part in the daily lives of the early Micronesians, writes Raquel Bagnol.
Minister Paul Goldsmith on the government’s new arts and culture strategy
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has released Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand. It’s a draft open for public consultation described as ‘action-oriented’ outlining how the… Audio
Myths and Maidens: Documentary unpacks the stereotype of the Pasifika woman
We’re all familiar with the image of the Pacific woman on postcards and in tourism marketing; warm and welcoming, light-skinned, with a slim build and long wavy hair. But what happens for young women… Video, Audio
