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The first major arts event to be held in Christchurch since the February earthquake kicks off today. Audio

Mark Amery gives us his assessment of Auckland's Art Fair. He looks at both sides to this huge event - the art and the sales. Audio

How do you generate interest in less high-profile movies? It's something that the new documentary feature about famous standup comedian, Billy T James, hasn't had to worry about. Simon Morris talks… Audio

Fergus Barrowman just goes giddy at a snazzy bebop beat. Audio

The regular chiming of the bells at the Auckland Art Gallery Clock tower has been suspended to avoid damage while work is done on the Gallery. We find out more about the clock's history from… Audio

The Stendhal Syndrome is a tag for when people faint or act oddly in art galleries. On a related note; sometimes people jump for art's sake. Audio

Philanthropist and art curator who created the Real Art Roadshow, a touring contemporary New Zealand art collection that brings art to school students in geographically isolated or challenging… Audio

An ocean physicist joins a sculptor to talk about icebergs, and parallel processes in art and science Audio

Why one company has pretty much sewn up the available funding, what that means for other writers with good ideas, and for viewers who don't like that style of drama. Audio

Tuning our eyes to the objects of human creativity is Emma Bugden, Senior Curator from the Dowse. Tonight, the age-old debate between art and craft. Audio

Arts Voice Chrischurch is planning to create a 'river of arts' as part of Christchurch's post-earthquake rebuild. Audio

An old, run-down navy base has become the perfect setting for a community of artists on Wellington's coastline. Sonia Sly went to meet some of them. Audio

Courtney Johnston discusses Julian Dashper's velvet painting 'Regent', which has just gone on show in Wellington at the Hamish McKay Gallery. Audio

Nights explores the joys of the smaller screen within the comforts of one's abode with Miles Buckingham. Tonight children's stories brought to life: Fantastic Mr Fox (Roald Dahl) and Where the Wild… Audio

The show must, and will, go on - the Christchurch Arts Festival reveals what it has in store from August to October. Lynn spoke to director Phillip Tremewan. Audio

A quick look around the nearly renovated gallery with director Chris Saines which will be re-opened to the public on Saturday 3 September. Audio

Sonia Sly meets Judi Brennan, an award-winning artist who brings her world to colourful life in clay, at L'Arté Café and Sculpture Garden in Taupo. Audio

Ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke from the University of Auckland on the musical genre that developed as part of hip hop culture, and is defined by four key stylistic elements: rapping… Audio

The National Gallery of Victoria's winter exhibition extravaganza, Vienna: Art & Design and mattel's release of a Klimt Barbie. Audio

A new state-of-the-art acute services complex at Waikato Hospital is set to reduce the chances of elective surgery patients being dropped off the waiting list at short notice. Audio

Feilding-born Judi Brennan dreamt of becoming a fashion designer. It may not have happened, but she hasn't left her love of clothes or shoes behind. Sonia Sly heads out to meet Judi for a guided tour.

Whangarei's art community is thrilled at the prospect of a new arts auditorium, but divided over whether it should be a concert hall, a theatre or a venue large enough to stage spectaculars. We talk… Audio

Whangarei's art museum packs up and leaves the rose garden for a bigger central city site. We hear from director Scott Pothan. Audio

Senior Curator, Mackelvie Collection, International Art, at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki discusses Michael Parekowhai, Venice, and symbols of animals. Audio

The last couple of years have seen a wide range of New Zealand films, as well as a wide range of success at the box office. The New Zealand Film Commission has issued a new 'Statement of Intent', and… Audio