Culture 101 for Sunday 15 February 2026

2:40 PM.Rakiura, Stewart Island is home to a microcosm of artists who find inspiration from this remote location. Summers are often spent hosting tourists and displaying the island's signature hospitality… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.The NZ International Convention Centre opens after 13-year build. Read more Audio

2:08 PM.With 150 theatre productions under his belt, actor Mark Hadlow has a very long CV. International audiences may recognise him from King Kong, The Hobbit and keen fans will remember his contribution to… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.The Big Screen: Michelle Langstone Audio

1:07 PM.First airing in 1960, Coronation Street is the world's longest running soap opera. At its peak it was attracting 20 million viewers during weeknights in the UK. Now, the beloved dreary rooftops of… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.After almost 50 years in business, iconic Matakana pottery company Morris and James closed its doors last year. But now the legacy of the ceramics studio, known for their colourful and bold kitchen… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Our Fast Favourites guest this week can be described as many things, author, speaker, listener, mum, mentor and advocate. And before that, a TV presenter. Read more Audio