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Alex Leonhartsberger talks about just how tough it is wearing some WOW costumes that can be heavy, awkward and hot! Audio

Curator and author Andrew Moffat reveals some of the hidden treasures from New Plymouth's Puke Ariki museum in his book 'Flashback Tales and Treasures of Taranaki'. Audio

Sophie Roberts, a young actor and director who's already won awards for both skills, and has been nominated for a playwriting award as well - and she only left Toi Whakaari five years ago. Now she's… Audio

Janet Bateman, the widow of long time publisher David Bateman speaks about the fulfilment of his life long dream, to publish his own novel….but sadly, he left it just too late to see Houses of Stone… Audio

Multi-media artist Alex Monteith on her exhibition marking the first anniversary of the Rena grounding disaster, and on making history with an exhibition in Frankfurt. Audio

An exhibition showcasing the works of artists from around New Zealand who took part in a weekend residency on Matiu/Somes Scientific and Historic Reserve earlier this year. Sonia Sly speaks to… Audio

Lynn Shelton director of Your Sisters sister talks about the film and its stars. Audio

Christchurch loses its own opera company but New Zealand gains a truly national opera institution. Aidan Lang (right) from NBR New Zealand Opera explains. Audio

Bret McKenzie talks about his time with movie-making team Rob and Duncan Sarkies, ballet-dancing and cricket. Audio

First time novelist Kirsten McDougall lands her protagonist, Phillip Fetch, with the ghost of his mother in her book, The Invisible Rider. Audio

Gregory O'Brien, talking about his book on a painter with one of the brightest palettes in New Zealand art history, Pat Hanly. Audio

Lynn went to find out about the pitfalls and possibilities of using the human body as a canvas. Audio

Anything a man can do a woman might do differently and that's positive as far as the women who work in the construction industry are concerned. Audio

Ahead of one of the art auctions of the year, we remember the Les and Milly Paris Art Collection, gathered over decades of the Wellington couple falling in love with works of art. Audio

New Zealand Film Festival director Bill Gosden reports in from the Toronto Film Festival where several New Zealand movies have earned standing ovations. Audio

Painter, birdwatcher and conservationist Don Binney died on Friday. For over five decades he was hugely respected for his depictions of landscapes and particularly of native birds. He worked in oil… Audio

Nga Tāonga toi a Te Waka Toi is the annual Creative New Zealand Awards that recognise Māori who excel in their chosen artistic endeavours Te Tohu Toi Ke recipient this year is Tama Huata for his… Audio

David O'Donnell reviews the New Zealand premiere of Clybourne Park - a play that's won a Tony, an Olivier and the Pulitzer Prize. Audio

Outsider Art has been big overseas for over 20 years. Curator Stuart Shepherd thinks we need to catch up with the rest of the world. Audio

Nicky Pellegrino imagines working for the late singing sensation Mario Lanza in her latest novel "When in Rome" Audio

Damian Skinner details the life and work of influential Swiss-New Zealand jeweller Kobi Bosshard. Audio

Flight Squadron leader Owen Clarke prepares to conduct the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band one last time when he conducts The Air Force Proms Concert at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington next… Audio

Opera director Daniel Slater updates The Bartered Bride for Opera New Zealand. He says reworking the classics is something singers love. Audio

Singer/songwriter Tim Finn and playwright Ken Duncum gather their family histories to create a show about what it means to be a kiwi. Audio