Television
Amanda Redman
We speak to actor Amanda Redman (New Tricks & At Home With The Braithwaites) who is the co-founder of a campaign to raise money for people who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. She joins us… Audio
Music Feature: New Zealand's history of music television
Jesse Mulligan talks to two stars of New Zealand music TV in the 90s: Francesca Rudkin and Hugh Sundae. Audio
Two documentaries showing on Anzac Day
Jude Dobson has two new documentaries that will screen for the first time on Anzac Day tomorrow. Audio
Television Critic Phil Wallington
Phil Wallington talks about his documentary Paradise Soldiers. Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis concerned about frontline staff
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the lockdown period, with the latest results showing that Kiwis are worried about whether there is a sufficient supply of appropriate… Audio
New local content produced under lockdown
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at the new local content that's been made while everyone's in isolation, including Rhys Darby's 'The Alone Rangers', Leigh Hart's 'Big Isolation Lockdown'… Audio
Linda Burgess's TV picks
Linda Burgess is our TV reviewer this week and critiques Locke and Key and The Repair Shop. Audio
Kiwi facing intense lockdown conditions in French Guiana
Things have intensified in French Guiana since we last spoke to Nicholas Holmes, with the lockdown extended four weeks and a curfew put in place from 9pm-5am. Those who break the curfew risk a €3750… Audio
Television Critic Guy Williams
Comedian and television presenter Guy Williams tells us the show's he's been loving during lockdown. Audio
Emma John's Top TV Binge watches
1.Succession - Neon 2.Line of duty - Netflix 3.Parks & Recreation - Netflix 4 Unbelievable- Netflix 5. Mindhunter - Netflix 6 Brooklyn Nine Nine - Netflix 7 The crown - Netflix 8 Dirty John - Netflix… Audio
Stargirl, Lost Girls, Super Size Me 2
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at new Disney flick Stagirl, packed with catchy tunes, memorable moments and a crowd-pleasing finale. He'll also talk about Lost Girls, a new film staring New… Audio
New Zealand actress in 'spirals of anxiety' over Covid-19
Kim Crossman was already into the sixth day of a self-quarantine period when it was announced on Friday that the city of Los Angeles was going into lockdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Audio
The quiet zone: the US town where Wi-Fi is banned
The Green Bank Radio Telescope is the largest steerable telescope in the world. The telescope needs to be isolated from all the radio noise that humanity produces. Which means that WiFi in Green Bank… Audio
New Zealander in French Guiana riding out Covid-19 storm
Nicholas Holmes travelled in French Guiana to pick his daughter up and take her back for a holiday in his home country, but he now finds himself locked down in a Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni apartment… Audio
Cheer: hit series shows the light and dark of cheerleading
It's proving to be an unlikely-sounding global hit. The six-part Netflix documentary series Cheer follows the US's best college cheer-leading squad, Navarro College from Texas, as they train for the… Video, Audio
Television Critic Linda Burgess
Linda talks about Unbelievable on Netflix, which is based on a true story. She has also been watching The Inbestigators with her grand-daughter. Audio
Caitlin Cherry's TV picks
Caitlin looks at some new supernatural thrillers on Netflix; Locke and Key and I am not Okay with this, and looks ahead to the return seasons of some popular shows this year. Audio
Pop music has as much lyrical aggression as rap
A study from the University of Missouri has shown that bubbly pop music now has just as much lyrical aggression as its rock and hip hop counterparts. Dr Cynthia Frisby joins the show to look at the… Audio
Breaking Mad: The Insider's Guide to Conquering Anxiety
TV presenter Anna Williamson looked to have it all at 25, but anxiety began to plague her and soon her dream life and career looked threatened when she broke down. She's written about her experiences… Audio
TV selections this week - Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin reviews The Bachelorette, The Stranger and looks ahead to the Friends reunion. Audio