Venice
Spain tries to form govt, Venice suffers 3rd high-tide flood
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney reports on the continuing protests in Spain following recent elections as the Socialist party attempts to cobble together a coalition government. And it's been the… Audio
Flooded Venice battles new tidal surge
Flooded Venice has been hit by a new high tide of 1.54m, giving residents no respite from a crisis costing Italy millions of euros.
NZ tourist injured after cruise ship hits another boat in Venice
A New Zealand tourist was injured when a huge cruise ship crashed into a dock and hit a tourist boat on one of the main canals in Venice.
The 'must see' Venice Biennale
The world's movers and shakers in the contemporary art scene have had the last few days to get their heads around this year's Venice Biennale exhibitions, and now it's an anxious wait for the artists… Audio, Gallery
Kiwi artist shines at renowned Venice Biennale
The big arts news this week has been the gigantic event in Venice - the fabled Biennale. Standing Room Only's Lynn Freeman was there, partly to be bowled over by New Zealand's contribution -- Lisa… Audio, Gallery
Kathy Waghorn: Future Islands at Venice
Kim Hill talks to the co-director of Future Islands, the New Zealand exhibition at Biennale Architettura 2016 in Venice, the most influential architectural event in the world. Audio
Travel - Venice
Venice is one of the world's most popular tourist destination - no surprise there. But increasing numbers of vast cruise ships now tower over the low lying historic city, and there are concerns Venice… Audio, Gallery
Early Music of Venice
In this series David Morriss looks at the early music from an iconic city, Venice. He discusses composers including Adrian Willaert, Gioseffo Zarlino, the Gabrielis - Andrea and Giovanni, and of… Audio
Early Music of Venice
In this series David Morriss looks at the early music from an iconic city, Venice. He discusses composers including Adrian Willaert, Gioseffo Zarlino, the Gabrielis - Andrea and Giovanni, and of… Audio
Early Music of Venice
In this series David Morriss looks at the early music from an iconic city, Venice. He discusses composers including Adrian Willaert, Gioseffo Zarlino, the Gabrielis - Andrea and Giovanni, and of… Audio
Early Music of Venice
In this series David Morriss looks at the early music from an iconic city, Venice. He discusses composers including Adrian Willaert, Gioseffo Zarlino, the Gabrielis - Andrea and Giovanni, and of… Audio
Early Music of Venice - 5 part series
In this series David Morriss looks at the early music from an iconic city, Venice. He discusses composers including Adrian Willaert, Gioseffo Zarlino, the Gabrielis - Andrea and Giovanni, and of… Audio
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Arts patron Peggy Guggenheim bequeathed her art-filled home in Venice to the city when she died, leaving it in the hands of a trust to manage. It's now the city's second biggest tourist attractions… Audio, Gallery
Vincent O'Donnell: John Denton
Upbeat Melbourne correspondent interviews the architect of the Australian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Audio
Claudio Monteverdi - Barocking the Renaissance
Michael Stewart looks at Monteverdi, a composer at the vanguard of the Baroque era. Audio
Ali Bramwell and Nine Dragon Heads at the Venice Biennale
Kiwi artist Ali Bramwell has covered a street cleaner's trolley with aluminium and hidden a Theremin inside it, as her contribution to an international exhibition that's running alongside the 56th… Audio
Phil Dadson and the Nine Dragon Heads at the Venice Biennale
Phil Dadson and the Nine Dragon Heads collective at the Venice Biennale South Korea's Nine Dragon Heads collective is marking its 20th anniversary by appearing at the Venice Biennale. This year's… Audio
Lynn Freeman at the Venice Biennale
The opening week of the 56th Venice Biennale - known as the Vernissage, meaning a preview, has come to an end. The art world insiders have had their chance for a free look at art from 53 countries… Audio
Vivaldi - Violinist Extraordinaire
Greg Squire looks at this opera-lover's life and music. Audio
Lynn Freeman: Venice Biennale report
Lynn reports from the Venice Biennale which opens this weekend. Audio