Arts
Exploring decades of Banksy's iconic images
Banksy's street art and graffiti is some of the most recognisable and iconic images of the modern art world. Although his work started in the 90s in Bristol, Banksy's identity remains a mystery. Audio
Regional Wrap on the Waikanae River
This week for our Regional Wrap on Culture 101 we visit the beautiful Waikanae River on the Kapiti Coast, and the settlements on its banks of Waikanae and Otaihanga. Audio
Exhibition exploring relationships through weaving involves more than 100 artists and children
Weaver, sculptor and academic is currently exhibiting at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth. But as the title suggests He Tukutuku Auahatanga: Maureen Lander with Community, it isn't just… Audio
Living well with bad weather: Chris Berthelsen's part in Japan's efforts to control extreme weather
Can we control the weather? Or, do we need to get better again at reading it for ourselves, rather than relying on technology? Audio
Fast Favourites: The Spinoff editor Madeleine Chapman
Madeleine Chapman will be stepping down from her role as editor of news and culture website The Spinoff later this year. Audio
NZIFF with Sarah McMullan
The New Zealand International Film Festival starts next week. Film critic Sarah McMullan is with Jim to talk about some of her favourites. Audio
John Moore: When photographs change the world
As the prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition opens in Auckland, we talk to veteran photographer and previous winner, John Moore. Audio
Moss Patterson - Home, Land & Sea
Where we come from, who we are now, and who we are becoming as a nation are pretty deep questions. They're being asked in a never before seen collaboration between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and The… Audio
2024 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final
Five finalists sing one song with piano accompaniment and two arias accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The winner and runner-up are announced live on stage by the International Head… Audio
NZ Live: Paul Cathro
Time for NZ Live, and while this isn't today's guest's first time on NZ Live, it is his first time in front of the mic. Paul Cathro is probably best-known as the bassist of Ha the Unclear, the band he… Audio
NZ Live: Paul Cathro
Time for NZ Live, and while this isn't today's guest's first time on NZ Live, it is his first time in front of the mic. Paul Cathro is probably best-known as the bassist of Ha the Unclear, the band he… Audio
Has Marvel got it's mojo back? The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The latest Marvel comic book adaption is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, it's out today and early reviews are glowing. Dom Corry tells Jesse what he thinks and looks at the I Know What You Did Last… Audio
NZ photographer's poetic journey into PNG
48 years ago a young New Zealand photographer took herself off on a brief solo journey into the remote Papua New Highlands. Audio
Nelson photographer's 10-year Tūhoe project wins top award
A Nelson-based photographer, originally from Belarus, has won an international photography award for her documentation of people living in Te Urewera, Tūhoe's ancestral land.
King Kapisi on the Pasifika artists who helped shape NZ music
Many of you will already be familiar with AudioCulture - it's an ever-evolving online archive of New Zealand's music history. Well last month they dropped 'The Pacific Music Collection', which… Audio
Books Books Books: Some Helpful Models of Grief & Notes to John
Book reviewer Anna Rankin talks to Jesse about her recommendations, Some Helpful Models of Grief, from Compound Press, by Aotearoa writer and artist Hana Pera Aoake and Notes to John by Joan Didion. Audio
Folk artist Frances Grass is back home & happy about it!
After spending eight years seeing the world Wellington folk singer-songwriter Frances Grass is finally back home. Before jetting off Frances was already a known performer, noted for her simple but… Audio
Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon selling winners sceptre to raise funds for arts project
The winner of season two of the 'Drag Race Down Under' television show has her sights set on a new sparkle - but at a great sacrifice. Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tinā star Anapela Polata'ivao is hitting notes
Anapela Polata'ivao, star of the recent hit film Tinā has announced her new project and it's a departure from her role as an actor. Audio
