Arts
Lynn Davidson: Do You Still Have Time for Chaos?
How do you build a life after the kids have left home? What if they decide to move to the other side of the world? How do you keep a sense of place when life changes completely?
New Zealand author… Audio
Linda Tuhiwai Smith wins award for Literary Achievement
Last year, for the first time in the 21-year history of the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement, all three categories were won by women. Lee Murray picked up the fiction award, the… Audio
James Ashcroft: On upcoming adaptation of Owen Marshall short story
Writer and director James Ashcroft (Ngati Kahu and Ngapuhi) studied at The Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School then spent seven years as chief executive and artistic director of Maori theatre… Audio
Bread and Circus Buskers Festival returns to Ōtautahi
Workers in the Christchurch CBD will be dodging fire-holding jugglers, acrobats, and flying trapeze artists for the next ten days, as the annual Bread and Circus Buskers Festival returns to town.
A… Audio
The TAHI 18/01/2024
On today’s episode, electro-pop queen PRINS chats about her upcoming single, Ethan Jupe and Miakie figure out the logistics of making music from different cities, and the team gets inot a very deep… Audio
'Succession,' 'The Bear' prevail at nostalgic Emmy Awards
Media dynasty drama Succession and restaurant dramedy The Bear dominated the Emmy Awards on Monday, earning six trophies each as Hollywood handed out its top accolades for television.
In pictures: The Emmys 2024
Another week, another Hollywood awards extravaganza. Today it's the 75th Emmy Awards, which are taking place in Los Angeles.
The TAHI 16/01/2024
We’re back! On today’s show, we look back at some of the most iconic 2014 moments that are now 10 years old, attempt to re-cap the summer, and Waimirirangi ponders why people keep removing raks from… Audio
Fringe Festival's Vanessa Stacey
Vanessa Stacey is a well-known name in the arts community. The New Zealand Fringe Festival director has more than 25 years of experience in creative arts - as an actor, singer, playwright, and… Audio
Review: Night Swim
There’s nothing that can’t be haunted at the movies, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: The Boys in the Boat
Dan Slevin says that The Boys in the Boat really is the kind of film they don’t make anymore. Video
Road Trip with Rhys and Finn Darby
At 49, New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby says he's finally found the confidence to be a leading man. He joins Summer Times for a road trip with his son Finn, founder of the LA-based band Great Big Cow.
…Review: Two Tickets to Greece
Old friends rekindle their teenage friendship in a film that belatedly discovers some bite, reports Dan Slevin. Video
'You can always spot another Palmy person'
Te Papaioea, PNC, Palm Springs, or Swampton: whatever you might know Palmerston North as, Poppy Granger calls it home.
Review: Dream Scenario
Nicolas Cage is at his watchable best in this satirical take on influencer culture, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Ferrari
Penélope Cruz supercharges Michael Mann’s tribute to 20th century racing car culture, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
The crime committed by Aquaman is how much it cost to make, not anything on the actual screen, says Dan Slevin. Video
What to expect at today's Golden Globes
It's Hollywood's first big celebration since twin strikes shut down most of show business last year.
David Soul: Starsky & Hutch actor dies aged 80
Actor David Soul, best known for his role in the television series Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80.
Review: Poor Things
Poor Things is very entertaining but is it really OK to laugh, asks Dan Slevin. Video
