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In the late 1800's, Tokelau's population plummeted to 85 people, because of slavery. This little known history is the subject of a new art installation which will travel to next year's Festival of… Audio

Arts correspondent Courtney Johnston joins Kathryn to talk about Sydney's exhibition of art that isn't there anymore; a Renaissance city remarkable for its support of women artists; and the Adam Art… Audio

Dr Ngarino Ellis is New Zealand's only Maori art history lecturer and she's on a mission to change the discipline. She's a senior lecturer in art history at the University of Auckland and specialises… Audio

Nick celebrates Art Blakey's 100th birthday, plus tracks from Denmark's Sinne Eeg and Sumo Jazz from Christchurch. Audio

Art Blakey turns 100 this week, so Nick takes a look back at some of his work with the Jazz Messengers. Plus a new album from 89-year-old Ahmad Jamal, and tracks from kiwis Leigh Jackson and The Jac.

Taxidermy is currently having a female-led resurgence. The Art of Death exhibition at Highwic, one of Auckland's finest Carpenter Gothic houses, features the work of seven female artists who have… Audio

Music reviewer Kirsten Johnstone takes a deep dive into the work of Laurie Anderson, who will return as a guest curator to the NZ Festival in March. Audio

Police have announced they're going to introduce Armed Response Teams in Waikato, Auckland and Canterbury as a part of trial.  Audio

The Cook Islands' biggest cultural festival has come to New Zealand for the first time since its inception more than 50 years ago. Audio

Art can evoke powerful feelings. But can it do more? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on the transformative nature of art and its ability to shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us.

Visionary, former partner of Lou Reed and Nasa's only artist-in-residence - Laurie Anderson is taking audiences at the 2020 New Zealand Festival of the Arts on A Trip to the Moon, on an out of body… Video, Audio

Australian dancer Roshanne Wijeyeratne has Sri Lankan heritage but has become a passionate advocate for Andalusian flamenco. She is running flamenco workshops in Auckland before bringing her show Ida… Audio

Pitch Black discuss their new album and accompanying wine release with Charlotte Ryan. 

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Tama Waipara is festival director for the inaugural Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival, which started last week and runs until October 20th. Featuring writers, performers and artists such as Nancy Brunning… Audio

An Australian journalist covering refugee detention on Manus Island has brought an audio installation by the Manus Recording Project Collective to New Zealand. Audio

Anthonie Torran is playing at the first ever Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival which opens this Friday and runs through to the 20th of October. Audio

Tuia 250 ki Turanga kicked off over the weekend in Gisborne - with a range of events acknowledging Pacific voyagers and learning about Aotearoa's whole history. One of those events, separate to Tuia… Audio

A young climate warrior from Tuvalu is urging her people to use this week's celebration of their language and culture in New Zealand to educate their children about the climate crisis threatening… Audio

Described as part Cirque du Soleil, part Broadway play and part avant-garde couture show, the World of WearableArt Awards Show opened last night and tonight is the awards announcement. RNZ's Lynn… Audio

Health and arts are usually separate disciplines but can come together in the discussion of wellbeing. Victoria University of Wellington is connecting the sectors for a one-day event. Audio

Nathan Pohio, artist and assistant curator at Te Puna o Waiwhetu - The Christchurch Art Gallery - talks about two exhibitions currently on display -The Maori Moving Image and Tributes of Aroha. Audio, Gallery