Arts
The TAHI Thursday 20th April 2023
In this episode The TAHI team rate each other’s playlists, So’omalo catches up with personal trainer and community leader Peneueta (Wetta) Nuualiitia, Evie questions why adults don’t get free ham… Audio
Childrens production The Worm doing 4 free shows in Hawke's Bay
Theatre company Nightsong are taking their acclaimed childrens show 'The Worm' to Hawke's Bay for 4 shows at the end of this month. The free shows will be staged in the newly revamped Opera House at… Audio
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Today Ximena talks to Jesse about Shrink the Box, a weekly podcast exploring the psychology of some of the greatest fictional television characters from recent decades. Audio
Dust off the needles and buy some wool, knitting is coming back
As the temperatures drop and the cost of living rises, knitting is making a come back as way for people to save money and add to their winter woollies in the wardrobe. Jo Morris of Sewing Direct in… Audio
Samoan art show brightens up K Road gallery
So'omalo Iteni Schwalger had never been to an exhibition curated by Pasifika people... He left switch, code, reverse deeply impressed.
Princess Chelsea and Te Kaahu win top honours at TAITE awards
Auckland singer songwriter Princess Chelsea has taken out the TAITE Music Prize - the top award at the TAITE Music Awards.
Princess Chelsea's album, 'Everything's Going to be Alright,' was described… Audio
The TAHI - Tuesday 18 April 2023
Twice a week, Evie Orpe, So'omalo Iteni Schwalger and Liam Brown serve up music, culture, laughs and the latest goings-on around Aotearoa. In this episode, So'omalo chats to Māori singer-songwriter TE… Video, Audio
'Extremely high quality' level of entries to second year of art award
Almost half the 96 entries to this year's Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award have been shortlisted, with an extremely high quality level of entries, an organiser says.
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about Succession on Neon and Outnumbered on TVNZ+. Audio
First song: Faithless Lover by Reb Fountain
Reb Fountains released a new single today called Faithless Lover. She's also announced a one off show at Auckland's Power station and revealed details of her offshore concerts in the UK and Australia… Audio
Race Unity Speech Awards - fostering teenage talent for 21 years
Each year, hundreds of high school students compete in New Zealand's Race Unity Speech Awards. For many past winners, the awards have been a career springboard. In this episode of Voices, three past… Video, Audio
Race Unity Speech Awards - fostering teenage talent for 21 years
Each year, hundreds of high school students compete in New Zealand's Race Unity Speech Awards. For many past winners, the awards have been a career springboard. In this episode of Voices, three past…
Video, AudioEric Ngan: Sharing the world one sketch at a time
The 11th International Urban Sketchers Symposium is taking place in Auckland next week. We're joined by keen sketcher and one of the Symposium organisers, Eric Ngan. Audio
Sir Donald Runnicles: Raising the baton in New Zealand
Considered one of the greatest conductors in the world, Sir Donald Runnicles makes his New Zealand debut this month. He talks to us about his life and career as well as what he's looking forward to in… Audio
'When they were good, they were so good' - Behind the scenes with King Loser
Work has restarted on a documentary telling the story of King Loser's final tour, after its release was delayed due to disagreements in the band. Audio
Ngapaki Moetara brings Witi Ihimaera's writing to the stage
Witi's Wahine is based on the writing of Witi Ihimaera funneled through the creative lens of the late Nancy Brunning. Brunning, who died in 2019, crafted a play which drew inspiration from wahine toa… Audio
Bond, James Bond at 70
Oh, James: Ian Fleming's first novel, Casino Royale, was published 70 years ago on April 13 1953 Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Two history-themed podcasts which pose the question "what if?" are the focus of today's podcast review. Paul Bushnell discusses 'Rachel Maddow presents Ultra' and 'This is Not History' with host… Audio
Tickets selling fast for NZ International Comedy Festival
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival is right around the corner, shows are selling out- including for our next guest, Ed Gamble! It's great to be able to welcome back international comedians… Audio
Irish comic Joanne McNally brings show to NZ
She's already sold out theatres in Ireland and the UK and now comic Joanne McNally is taking her critically acclaimed show, 'The Prosecco Express' to New Zealand shores. She's previously performed… Audio