Lynn Freeman
Archaeologist Mary O'Keefe looks for hidden treasure
Mary O'Keefe from Heritage Solutions is a treasure hunter - though in her case treasure might be an old poster or pieces of an old ceramic plate. Audio
Todd Saunders
A group of small buildings on Fogo Island off the Newfoundland coast has helped to revive the island's culture and economy. They were commissioned from Canadian architect Todd Saunders and his… Audio
The Moas
The New Zealand Film Awards (the Moas) are about to return after a year off. Last year was a banner year for New Zealand movies - smash hit documentaries like Poi E and Richie McCaw Chasing Great, new… Audio
One Thousand Ropes
Tusi Tamasese's new film One Thousand Ropes is about to have its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. Tusi's last film - the acclaimed and touching The Orator - was set in Samoa. One Thousand… Audio
Visual Language Games - 101 years of artist Michael Nicholson
He was a pioneer in using machines to turn music or sound into visual images like film and video, even computer graphics.
Wellington painter, printmaker, sculptor and video artist Michael Nicholson… Audio, Gallery
Authors and family in the 19th century
William Wordsworth borrowed from his sister Dorothy's diary to create one of the most famous poems in English. Charles Darwin's grandfather Erasmus wrote poetry.
Having a famous relative is a double… Audio
When dating gets theatrical
There's speed dating, online dating, and now Onstage Dating.
Award-winning Australian performer Bron Batten is a Tinderella, a serial dater... and she does it all in front of an audience.
Bron's… Audio
Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web
The internet, piracy, privacy, and ownership are at the heart of Filmmaker Professor Annie Goldson's latest documentary. Annie's credits include Brother Number One, and An Island Calling.
Kim Dotcom… Audio
Who was Brigadier James Hargest?
Brigadier James Hargest is one of Southland's most significant 20th century military and political figures however he's now all but forgotten; except for the Invercargill High School that bears his… Audio, Gallery
The Distance Plan - climate art
The new President of the United States, Donald Trump, might not believe in climate change, but a Kiwi artist now based there is working with climate scientists to persuade the public that it's… Video, Audio
Water/Art at Common Ground festival
Whakapapa and science go hand in hand in a new art collaboration for a festival all about water.
The Common Ground Hutt Public Art Festival has commissioned five projects that relate to water.
… Audio
Film review with Dan Slevin
Simon Morris is having a cup of tea and a lie down after Matinee Idle's summer season so filling in is Dan Slevin. He reviews Hidden Figures, Manchester By The Sea, Moonlight and The Country Doctor… Video, Audio
Live The Dream - Henry Boyle & Russell Golding
Henry Boyle is combining his interested in virtual reality technology, with his love of spending time suspended in float tanks, with warm epsom salt filled water. Russell Golding, meanwhile, is a… Audio
Jesse Sheehan and Ny Oh in session
Musician Jesse Sheehan in session performing songs. He and singer Ny Oh have just finished a tour around New Zealand promoting his Neil Finn produced debut album Drinking With The Birds, and soon play… Audio
Would you eat steak grown in a lab?
Would you eat steak grown in a lab?
With the supply of fossil fuels used for fertilisers dwindling, the question is once again being posed: how do we make sure we have have enough food to feed the… Audio
Older entrepreneurs
The average age of a start up is 26, but recent research suggests some of our most successful entrepreneurs are actually 55 plus.
They have life experience, skills, connections and possibly some… Audio
Ventriloquist Nina Conti - In Your Face
The World Buskers Festival is underway in Christchurch and one of the headling acts is UK ventriloquist Nina Conti. She's performed around the world, appeared on Live At The Apollo, and her and her… Video, Audio
Shoes from trash
Ben Galloway set up Trash Footwear a few years ago in Auckland. He fashions shoes from junk and leftover materials. Audio, Gallery
Media: 2017 election year
2017 is an election year. Will it be a goldmine for our political journalists, or a big yawn? Did John Key's resignation late last year really stir things up? Will New Zealanders bother to vote or can… Audio
Food with Anne Else
Writer and gourmande Anne Else talks about seasonal eating, top tips and her food philosophy. Audio, Gallery
