Anna Thomas
Clarkisha Kent: Fat Off, Fat On. A Big Bitch Manifesto
Clarkisha Kent is a Nigerian American writer, editor and pop culture critic who's writing has been featured in outlets like Entertainment Weekly, HuffPost, MTV News, The Root, and more. Her debut… Audio
Richard Benge: why everyone needs access to art
Arts Access Aotearoa was established in 1995, it's mission to increase access to the arts for people who experience barriers to participation as artists, performers, audience members, and gallery and… Audio
Dave Clark: bringing tyrannosaurs to life in Aotearoa
New Zealand's unique landscapes and Jurassic-like environments feature in a new tv documentary series on tyrannosaurs. The series, which will also be seen on giant IMAX screens, and in natural history… Audio
Peter Gordon: reflections on returning home
It's been three years since celebrated New Zealand chef Peter Gordon returned to New Zealand from the UK. He was lucky to get a flight home as the country was going into lockdown. He'd spent 31 years… Audio
Donald Kerr: the life and times of Ernie Webber
Donald Kerr is the former head of Special Collections at the University of Otago library. He's written numerous books on fascinating New Zealand characters, collectors and collections. They include… Audio
Ross Calman: recognition for his work revitalising te reo Maori
One of Aotearoa's leading Maori history scholars is to be recognised for his work revitalising te reo Maori as a researcher, translator, writer, and editor. Ross Calman has authored more than a dozen… Audio
Nicky Long: Designing space for people who are deaf and hearing impaired
Australia's first purpose-built office space designed by the Deaf, for the Deaf has just opened in Melbourne. The office is home to Expression Australia, which is the Deaf and Hard of Hearing… Audio
Luke Buda: One Fine Day Festival, Whanganui
The Phoenix Foundation is one of New Zealand's most well loved bands, and the fact they're still going after nearly 25 years is testament to that. Next Saturday they are the headline act at the One… Audio
The Ten Tenors: Cameron Barclay and Andrew Papas
The Ten Tenors have been a concert experience since 1995, and are the world's longest-running classical crossover act seamlessly transitioning between operatic arias and modern day ballads with… Audio
Chris Bourke: A history of 'chur'
The news that the Oxford English Dictionary has added 'chur' and 36 te reo words to their collection prompted AudioCulture's Chris Bourke to look into the history of the word. Audio
Calling Home: Alex Rothman in Tashkent
Whanganui born Alex Rothman is calling home from Tashkent in Uzbekistan where he teaches high school history. Audio
Rachel Scott: Breadmaking for health and happiness
In the small town north Canterbury town of Amberley, Rachel Scott has made bread her life. Audio
Dr Owen Jones: Memory and the mind
Dr Owen Jones is research fellow in the Department of Psychology at Otago University. An expert in memory, Alzheimer's and the much rarer, earlier-onset fronto-temporal dementia - brought to public… Audio
Arjan van der Boon: Wake up and smell the art
An international collaboration between Dutch and New Zealand artists sees the opening of a new exhibition, 'Smells like Roses - Rozengeur' at Foxton's Mapuna Kabinet Art Gallery. We're joined by… Audio
Natarsha Ganley: Women calling the shots in top tier rugby
New Zealand Rugby hopes to triple the number of women referees in the game announcing a new scholarship for women referees this week. One of the best in the game, referee Natarsha Ganley joins us to… Audio
Natarsha Ganley: Women calling the shots in top tier rugby
New Zealand Rugby hopes to triple the number of women referees in the game announcing a new scholarship for women referees this week. One of the best in the game, referee Natarsha Ganley joins us to… Audio
Red White and Brass
Anna Thomas finds out about a new feature film about Rugby and a brass band. Audio
Don McLean: 50 years of shake ups, songs and change
Don MacLean's most famous song, American Pie turns 50 this year and the award-winning singer and songwriter brings his American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour to New Zealand. He joins us to talk about his… Audio
Red, White and Brass: New Wellington Tongan film on screen
If you've ever been in Auckland or Wellington when the Tongan national Rugby Union or League team is playing you'll know how passionate their fans are. A new feature film, Red, White and Brass brings… Video, Audio
Lynda Moore: Love Your Money
What sort of conversations do we have with money? If they involve swearing, that probably isn't the right way of going about things. According to Lynda Moore the way to make your money grow involves a… Audio