Culture
The life and legacy of New Zealand poet Fleur Adcock
One of New Zealand's finest poets has died at the age of 90. Adcock, who lived in England, was a highly regarded poet and editor awarded an OBE for her contribution to New Zealand literature. Emile… Audio
Watch: Celebrating Tongan ngatu - 'The practice is intergenerational'
Located on Scarborough Terrace in Parnell, Auckland, Studio Carolina Izzo is a hub of art preservation, focusing on the conservation of cultural heritage.
Joey Daymond & Daniella Smith
Today on the show award-winning comedian Joey Daymond chats with us about his upbringing as a Maori Fijian, former world champion boxer Daniella Smith also joins us and shares some core memories of… Audio
Days left to vote for New Zealand's favourite classical music
Emile Donovan chats to RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn about some of her favourite picks by women composers. Audio
Myth Takes: Homer and the epics
Homer is famous for his Iliad and Odyssey - but was Homer one person, or many people? Or was she a woman? Or did Homer ever really exist at all? Audio
'There is a need and hunger for this': Niue youth champion culture
Tokiofa Arts Academy is helping young Niueans to connect with their customs.
Live from the APRA Silver Scrolls with Charlotte Ryan
Music101's Charlotte Ryan beams in from the St James Theatre in Wellington for an update on the country's biggest night in songwriting. Audio
First Reserve & Harry Ingram
Today on the show, retired bouncer So'omalo tells us how to efficiently get into a nightclub, Janay meets Wellington-based artist First Reserve who tells us about the 'Alice' in everyone's lives, and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 October 2024
On today's episode, the government says it's supporting Samoa to understand and mitigate the risks from the fuel leaking out of the Navy's HMNZS Manawanui which sank at the weekend after hitting the… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Peter Keegan
Dr Peter Keegan (Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou) has self-published a book, Ko te Torotoro i te Whenua o Īnia, which explores his travels to India over the past 30 years. Audio
Fine dining's not so fine culture - Ben Shewry
Acclaimed Melbourne chef, Ben Shewry calls out toxic hospitality culture and denounces the 'incredibly problematic' restaurant awards system that helped make his own restaurant famous. Audio
Anne Plamondon - Hope Molecules
World-renowned Canadian choreographer and performer, Anne Plamondon, is bringing her dance performance Myokine to the Tempo Dance Festival at Auckland's Q Theatre. Audio
Ethnic businesses boosting innovation
Auckland's inaugural Ethnic Xchange Symposium is looking to grow the already significant contribution ethnic communities make to New Zealand. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, Finn's bringing tracks from Spring Silver, Laura Marling and Hanai Rani. Audio
Corella & Gracie Moller
Today on the show three members of roots reggae band Corrella chat with Janay about when we can expect new waiata, friend of the show Gracie Moller is back in the studio to tell us what is means to be… Audio
Palmy Drag Fest begins
New Zealand's first festival dedicated to all things Drag is back again, kicking off on Wednesday night in Palmerston North. Organiser and queen Rhubarb Rouge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Nikau Grace & Dani Kionasina
Today on show storyteller and Teine Samoa behind Tagata Atamai Danielle Kionasina sits down with So'omalo to talk about her mahi in the community, 16-year-old Nikau Grace chats with Janay about… Audio
Arts news: a cheeky ceramics award winner, Chidgey nets Darwin and Dickens publisher and a new Christchurch artist space
Arts news: a cheeky ceramics award winner, Chidgey nets Darwin and Dickens publisher and a new Christchurch artist space Audio
Fashion industry facing multiple crises
The fashion industry says it can't fix the massive problems it's facing alone, but getting the ear of the government is proving tricky Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Historian Dr Grant Morris comes from a long line of funeral directors, so today he takes on the history of Pakeha funeral traditions. Audio
