Lynn Freeman

The new play Dark Stars is the story of a former Black and White minstrel who went on to become a huge star in Australasia, with audiences loving his racist routines. Writer/director Arthur Meek and… Audio

The 1964 New Zealand film The Runaway is Dr John Reynolds favourite movie - find out why, and how you can share your most loved film, book, opera, TV series, art work or dance production with the… Audio

Hamish Monk is the first New Zealander to win a World Architecture News Award in the commercial category. Not only that, he's a one man band who was up against international firms with hundreds of… Audio

We're in conversation with Anne Chamberlain, the woman charged with organising Wellington's Writers and Readers Festival, to find out what she has lined up, what readers really expect from these kinds… Audio

A radio variation of a literary parlour game. Audio

Playwright and director Hone Kouka drops in to talk about his wildly amibitous theatre project - taking Patricia Grace's epic novel and turning it into a stage production. Audio

A radio variation of a literary parlour game. Audio

A new project is encouraging people to donate pre-loved children's winter clothing and shoes in exchange for an original artwork. Helping Mangere children get through winter are artists Dion Hitchens… Audio

The project was shelved during the time of the former mayor Michael Laws and his council. But it's back and fundraising for the $20 million project is underway with the full support of current mayor… Audio

And a final word on the potential for smoke free public spaces. Audio

Lynn Freeman visits the Karori Bridge Club in Wellington to find out what makes this former parlour game such an addiction for so many. Audio

More of what you've had to say today. Audio

Some more of what you've had to say about the programme today. Audio

Some of what you've had to say about what's on the programme today. Audio

Lynn gives her vocal chords a workout with the Wellington Community Choir. Audio

The southern hemisphere's biggest cheese factory is in the small Waikato town of Lichfield. Audio

Lynn joins in rehearsals for Wellington Repertory Theatre's production of Wyrd Sisters. Audio

When completed in 1963, Wairakei was one of just two geothermal power stations in the world. Audio

Kiwi are prominent in Otorohanga, with three species on display at the kiwi house, and 'kiwiana' icons decorating the town. Audio

Lynn joins a night class for would-be outdoor adventurers organised through Wellington High School. Audio