Perlina Lau
Group Chat: "Wuthering Heights" and Olympic Confessions
It's time for group chat, our chance to talk about the fodder that might be filling up your chats, distracting you from chores or helping fill the silence in a lift. Film Critic Kate Rodger, Culture… Audio
Screentime: His and Hers, Sirat, BridgertonS4
Film and TV correspondent Perlina Lau looks at His and Hers (Netflix), Sirat (cinemas) and how does Bridgerton season 4 shape up? Audio
Culture 101 Is This Thing On?, Scarlet and Shelter
Dan Slevin reviews Is This Thing On?, Bradley Cooper's comedy drama starring Will Arnett as a stand up comic navigating divorce and co parenting while rebuilding his career; the anime Scarlet, where a… Audio
At The Movies Trailer 2026
Join RNZ's reviewers in the best seat in the house as they review the latest movies. Audio
The Beckhams, Kanye West and Blake Lively.
A lot has been happening in the world of pop culture over the last few weeks, and for my next guests, the notifications on their group chats have been going off! Jesse is joined by film critic Kate… Audio
Kiwi chef Anthony Hoy Fong
Anthony Hoy Fong has carved out a hugely successful career, cooking for US presidents, Oprah and has worked with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neill to design school lunches for kids in Miami. Culture 101… Audio
Playwright Anders Falstie-Jensen wins Bruce Mason Award
This year's Bruce Mason Playwrighting Award has been awarded to Anders Falstie-Jensen. In 2015, Centrepoint won the Adam Award for Best New Zealand Play. Falstie-Jensen has been an artist in residence… Audio
Best Films of 2025 with Kate Rodger
In the lead up to Christmas we've been looking back at the best books and television of the year. This week - it's time to look at the best films - with Kate Rodger. Audio
Theft, fraud and forgery: Art and crime
Dr Penelope Jackson speaks to Culture 101 about the fascination with art and crime and why writing about it can be complicated and difficult. Audio
Not Only Fred Dagg: Lorin Clarke on her father's legacy
When we think of the late comedian, writer, satirist, and performer John Clarke - aka Fred Dagg, words like legend and icon often come to mind. But for his daughter Lorin, there's also another… Audio
Fast Favourites with comedian Michele A'Court
Stand-up comedian, writer and MC, Michele A'Court - is one of Aotearoa's most recognisable faces. She joins us for our final Culture 101 of the year - as our Fast Favourite guest this week. Audio
Group Chat with Perlina Lau and Kate Rodger
It's time to talk about the topics clogging up your group chats, the conversations offering respite from Christmas chaos. It's our last chat of 2025 so we've got the whole gang together, Culture 101's… Audio
Best Books of 2025 with Time Out Bookstore's Jenna Todd
Best Books of 2025 with Time Out Bookstore's Jenna Todd. Audio
Sea shanties and singalongs
Perlina Lau talks to the creator of a new musical, based on a beloved children's book written by the late Margaret Mahy. Audio
Regional Wrap: Ashburton botanical art exhibition
Dunedin-based Artist Jane Marshall Fitzgerald was born in Ashburton and she joins Culture 101. Audio
"Bloody hell" Quintessential Kiwi farmer
Bloke of the Apocalypse is a new animated Kiwi series which has hit YouTube. Creator Charlie Faulks speaks to Culture 101. Audio
'Genuine and stable': Proving your love to strangers
Genuine and Stable is Uhyoung Choi's debut as a playwright and is based on his experiences as a former immigration lawyer. Audio
Contemporary Ana Iti wins $100,000 New York residency
The sculptor, video artist, and writer has been chosen as this year's Harriet Friedlander Fellow and joins Culture 101. Audio
Fast Favourites: Sophie Henderson
Silo Theatre's Artistic Director joins Culture 101 for Fast Favourites and to preview the programme for the 2026 season. Audio
