Arts
Nichola Cheeseman is Back - Full Version Web Master with intro
A woman searching her youth. Audio
Wellington comedians turn up the pain to fill seats
A group of Wellington comedians facing dwindling ticket sales are thinking outside the box to get people through the door. Kate Green reports. Audio
'Squirming in agony' for a laugh - comedians tattooed on Wellington stage
There are usually fewer needles involved in a comedy show, and less plastic covering the stage floor.
The King's Speech opens at The Court Theatre
Christchurch's Court Theatre presents The King's Speech, Jason Hodzelmans plays the future King George VI Audio
Hawke’s Bay event director welcomes funding for big acts
A Hawke's Bay event director hopes a cash injection from the government will make it easier to attract high-profile entertainers to the regions. Mission Estate Winery event director, Garry Craft… Audio
Arts News for 14 September 2025
Arts News from across the country for the week of September 14, 2025 Audio
Innovative agency tackles instability for actors and performers
Job stability and sustainability within a creative industry can be a constant battle for artists. Audio
Manahi Pakarati: Ambassador for Chile and Rapa Nui
Cultural group Puku Rangi Tea from Rapa Nui Easter Island are providing a rare opportuntiy to experience their culture with performances in Blenheim, Wellington and Tauranga this coming week. They… Audio
Regional Wrap: The untamed and wild Hokitika
The untamed and wild Hokitika is better known these days as the "Cool Little Town." Located on the West Coast of the South Island, it's about 40 minutes from Greytown. It's home to the largestiwi in… Audio
Jessica Gurnsey's vibrant portrait paintings capture moments in time
Art in the Park returns to the iconic Eden Park next weekend from the 18th to the 21st of September. A curated art show in a stadium setting, it'll bring together artists and collectors with artist… Audio
Actor Stephen Papps: playing many characters beside himself
Actor and writer Stephen Papps has a remarkable ability onstage to inhabit a multitude of characters. In his latest solo work Social Animal, written with Damon Andrews, he plays 13 characters… Audio
A new era for American Vogue
It's a new era at American Vogue with a new editor announced to take over from Dame Anna Wintour. Audio
Fast Favourites with Michael Houston
In 2019 preeminent and popular New Zealand classical pianist Michael Houston announced ihis retirement. Yet, with the disruption of Covid, things didn't turn out that way. At all. Six years on he… Audio
Does the 'Downton Abbey' finale hit the mark?
Film and TV critic Sarah McMullan is with Jim to talk about Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which is now in cinemas. Video, Audio
Mapuna podcast September 13
The Maori Sidesteps salute the great Maori showbands of the past while mixing it up with modern comedy and skit routines poking fun at everything from culture to politics. Group members Jamie… Audio
Wellington's library unveiled at last
Wellington's central public library in Te Ngakau Civic Square is being unveiled this morning. Audio
Calling all wannabe stand-up comedians!
A group of women will be trying their hand at stand-up this weekend, as part of a new initiative aimed at getting more Pasifika women into comedy. Audio
When Lord Grantham came to Palmerston North
Lauren Hutchinson recalls the story of when Downton Abbey came to her Palmerston North school's assembly. Audio
Len Lye Centre feeds $13.7m into Taranaki economy
A new report shows the gallery is "a fundamental part of what puts New Plymouth and Taranaki on the map", the chairperson of its foundation says.
