Arts

Poems based on public holidays and significant days in our history are included in Pistils, the 9th collection by Janet Charman. There are deeply personal works touching on the death of her partner of… Audio

Creatures from the distant past or visitors from another dimension? An arresting new exhibition from internationally renowned Kiwi artist Francis Upritchard features a range of human and animal forms… Audio, Gallery

A three month trip home to Christchurch from London to donate a kidney to her mother, has turned into a two year stay for expat jeweller Hannah Upritchard. But she's making the most of her time… Audio, Gallery

Photographer Murray Cammick's new exhibition The show must go on comes bristling with levels. It's the old showbiz dictum, of course - no matter what, go on and give them a show. And these days that's… Audio, Gallery

First today it is a privilege on Standing Room Only to be announcing the winners of the Adam NZ Play Awards. Lynn is joined by Murray Lynch, the head of Playmarket that runs the awards. We will also… Audio

New Zealand-born, Nashville-based country singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow's new album 'Outsider' came out to critical acclaim earlier this month, with IndiePulse Music Magazine rating it as a… Video, Audio

With her filmmaking Dame Jane Campion has often surprised - as she also did with comments at the recent Critics Choice Awards, for which she has apologised. And she surprises again with photos from… Audio, Gallery

In this episode, our heroes dig deep into the Mines of Moria. Dr Chris Bumby, MacDiarmid Institute Associate Investigator and Senior Scientist at the Robinson Research Institute of Victoria University… Audio

This concert reflects on the huge journey of the NZTrio's cloud series and brings the year to a dramatic close with a sense of pathos and heightened emotion.

Listener feedback for 19 March 2022. Audio

The awards season is well underway in the US - the Oscars is in less than two weeks, and voting starts on Thursday. 

World Watch's Max Towle spoke to NZ film commentator - Dan Slevin Audio

Wai Ching Chan and Tessa Ma'auga chat to us about their new exhibition Kapuia nga aho Using the language of threads and knots, the exhibition explores ancient Chinese narratives in connection with… Audio

Once you get past the Kardashian tantrums, the scheming castaways on Survivor and the Real Housewives histrionics, there's much to learn about ourselves in reality TV, says sociologist and TV-lover… Audio

Linda tells us about Mary Berry Loves to Cook (TVNZ on Demand), Spencer on Neon and Landscapers which is available on Netflix and Neon . Audio

Feminine Eye is a celebration of women directors, showcasing their artistry behind the camera. Billie Rogers talks to Jesse.  Audio