Arts
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Today Claire in addition to her review, Claire Chitham, talks to Jesse about the sad passing of Matthew Perry. The beloved 'Friends' actor was found dead at his home yesterday. She then talks about… Audio
No show business: Hollywood strikes stall international productions in NZ
Workers in Aotearoa's screen industry are struggling to find jobs thanks to the impact of Hollywood's long-running industrial disputes.
Sargeson short story secondary school winner announced
The Sargeson Prize. secondary schools division winner this year was won by Otepoti/Dunedin writer Tunmise Adebowale and her story 'The Catastrophe of Swimming'. Audio
Fifty best films: Stalker
Two entries in the Sight & Sound Top 50 greatest films of all time share 43rd place and while both are a challenge to track down, this Soviet classic rewards all the effort, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Friends actor Matthew Perry dies aged 54
Tributes are being paid to Matthew Perry the US actor best known for his portrayal of the wise-cracking Chandler Bing in the smash hit TV sitcom "Friends" who has died aged 54.
American broadcaster… Audio
NZ film industry workers struggling due to Hollywood strike
Workers in New Zealand's film industry are struggling after nearly six months of industrial action in Hollywood.
The screenwriters' pay dispute followed by the actors' strike have brought… Audio
Regional wrap: Wairoa's Denise Eaglesome-Karekare
The name of the northern Hawkes Bay river town of Wairoa has been translated as "the long water which bubbles, swirls and is uneven". That certainly became true earlier this year when Cyclone… Audio
Megan Dunn: the private life of public sculpture
Author and art writer Megan Dunn celebrates artworks often hidden in plain sight. From Wellington's bucket fountain, to Llew Summers' majestic maternal nudes, public art comes in all shapes and sizes… Audio
'It's far out': The Beatles announce release of their last song
More than 50 years after The Beatles broke up, the band have announced the release of their "last song".
When a TV series starts to leave you cold
Dan Slevin has a long list of shows to finish but he can’t quite get around to them.
Hansel and Gretel a sweet and spooky treat
Review: Need to remind your kids not to take sweets from strangers during Halloween season? The Royal New Zealand Ballet's retelling of Hansel and Gretel should do it, Lucy Corry writes.
The death of Sir Jon Trimmer
Late this morning the family of ballet and dancing kaumatua Sir Jon Trimmer confirmed that he had died aged 84 after a battle with cancer. We speak to choreographer Loughlan Prior who had worked… Audio
The TAHI 26 October 2023
On today's show, So’omālō talks to Ben Horlock of Mirage about their debut single, Rebel Reid of Valkyrie gets candid with Evie about grief and her new project, and X (FKA Twitter) costs $1 now! We… Audio
ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Trailer
Kadambari Raghukumar profiles 18 diverse Asian-origin NZ artists working in fine arts, music, dance, theatre, multimedia, and design. Video
Preview: Terror-Fi Festival
Dan Slevin previews three titles from Aotearoa’s number one festival celebrating genre films. Video
Laser Kiwis world tour
The Kiwi circus trio, Laser Kiwi, have been travelling the world with their act titled "The rise of the olive". Imogen Stone and brothers Zane and Degge Jarvie have recently made appearances at the… Audio
2023 Best Jazz Composition Award winner Louisa Williamson
The Wellington Jazz Festival kicks off today. To mark the occasion, last night APRA AMCOS announced the winner of their 2023 Best Jazz Composition Award. The winner is Louisa Williamson. Audio
Book Critic: Dominic Hoey
Today Dominic talks to Jesse about the latest work from David Grann, The Wager. This book, like his previous one, Killers of the Flower Moon, has also had the screen rights acquired by Martin Scorsese… Audio
Victoria Theatre turns 111
Devonport's special Victoria Theatre is celebrating 111 years this month. To share the rich and long live history of the venue Margot McRae talks to Jesse. Audio
The TAHI 24 October
On today’s show, it’s ADHD awareness month, so beware of Evie. Gussie Larkin joins us to chat about Mermaidens' latest album and the state of Aotearoa’s creative industries, So’omālō gives us a… Audio