Sonia Sly
Are We There Yet? - Seacliff and Karitane
Our first stop today is just north of Dunedin, with one of our two locations having a special significance for New Zealand babies - past, present and future. Audio
Competition results
Sonia and Lynn read out the winners of yesterday's recipe competition. Audio
Are We There Yet? - Bridging the Mighty Clutha
We're making our way up through the deep South where the mighty Clutha River dominates the landscape. Audio
Are We There Yet? - Lumsden: steaming ahead
Our road trip around New Zealand with Roadside Stories from the Ministry of Culture & Heritage. Audio
The Arts Report - Behind the Scenes at Weta Digital (Part 2)
Weta Digital is one of the most innovative visual effects studios in the world with Lord of the Rings, King Kong, Avatar and Rise of the Planet of the Apes on its CV. Audio
The Arts Report - Behind the Scenes at Weta Digital (Part 1)
Sonia Sly gets a rare chance to talk with some of the 'Special FX' wizards of Weta Digital. Audio
White Fungus
Sonia Sly meets up with Ron Hanson to find out what it takes to get noticed on the international arts scene, and why they're so intent on taking New Zealand artists overseas. Audio
Chapter and Verse - Rachel Bush
Rachel Bush's book of poetry is filled with more than just nice pretty things. She explores themes of birth, aging, flora and fauna, alongside the unexpected. Audio
Chapter and Verse - Paddy Richardson
Traces of Red: Television ratings have dropped and glamorous television journalist Rebecca Thorne has lost her edge. In a bid to save her flailing career she begins to dig into the case of a convicted… Audio
The Court
Fiona Farrell attended the opening night of the venue's first show, Short Cut to Happiness, and provides us with an insight into the edgy new space. Audio
Behind the Scenes at Weta Digital
Comprising of a team of around 800 staff the effects house is broken into specialist areas; Models, Creatures, Textures, Motion Capture, Animation, Lighting and more. The good folk at Weta Digital… Audio
Unveiled
The new exhibition at Te Papa Tongarewa spans 200 years of wedding dresses from the age of Emily Dickenson through to Lacroix and Vivienne Westwood. Sonia Sly talks to Senior Curator for History… Audio
The Arts Report
Sonia Sly investigates interior design trends, and also looks at the opportunities that exist here and abroad for our talented young designers. Audio
Chapter and Verse - Mark Sweet
Mark Sweet draws on his experience of travelling through China for his sensual debut novel 'Zhu Mao'. Audio
Chapter and Verse - Tim Jones
Tim Jones reveals how women may learn a thing or two in his book of poetry 'Men Briefly Explained'. Audio
AFTA Film & Television Awards
Florian Habicht's film Love Story was voted Best Film at last night's Aotearoa Film and Television Awards. The film also won awards for Best Editor and Best Director. Audio
The New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season
Some of the final year students of the New Zealand School of Dance have the opportunity to perform the work 'Company B' by acclaimed US choreographer Paul Taylor. Richard Chen See - one of the New… Audio
