Arts
Perlina Lau's must-see TV
RNZ's Perlina Lau is back for a look at the best TV on the streamers in February. Video
Digital images of Goldie sell for $127k at New Zealand’s first NFT auction
The country's first major non-fungible token (NFT) auction has been judged a success, as a pair of digital images of the celebrated local artist, C.F. Goldie, sold for well-above market expectations.
Covid-19: Arts agency responds to $115m support to the sector
Funding support for the arts and culture sector is being increased.
A $100 million boost has been announced to cushion the blow of red traffic light restrictions.
They include an extra $70 million… Audio
Covid-19: More than $100m for arts and culture sector
The arts and culture sector is in for a $100 million boost to cushion the blow of red traffic light restrictions.
A $70 million boost has been earmarked for events that were planned before the move… Audio
Lifting the spirits - Belle: an aerial circus delight
A performance of air, featuring aerialists, live music and dance artists, Belle is featuring in the upcoming Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. The performance is above and all around you… Audio, Gallery
Big artists quitting Spotify will prompt action
The fallout continues for music streaming service Spotify after rock 'n' roll great Neil Young ordered it to remove his music from the platform, unless it stops streaming Joe Rogan's podcast. Fellow… Audio
Maximising space in downsized dwellings
For this week's expert feature we're talking about how to make the most of living in smaller spaces. Laura Lochhead's a designer who saw this trend developing and she's founded the company, Pocket… Audio
Third time lucky - Kamasutra Chronicles
in 2022's first episode of Voices, writer Shriya Bhagwat talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about exploring patriarchy and challenging stereotypes through her debut play, Kamasutra Chronicles, stalled… Audio
Third time lucky - Kamasutra Chronicles
in 2022's first episode of Voices, writer Shriya Bhagwat talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about exploring patriarchy and challenging stereotypes through her debut play, Kamasutra Chronicles, stalled…
AudioMeat Loaf's most popular album soars to new heights
A week after his death, the singer's Bat Out of Hell album has re-entered the UK charts.
Bill Hayes: Sweat and our ongoing obsession with exercise
In his new book Sweat, best-selling author Bill Hayes turns his attention to our long-standing obsession with exercise. Audio
Roy Billing: Back treading the boards for Grand Horizons
Ruawai-raised actor Roy Billing has been gracing New Zealand screens since the 1970s. Having returned to our shores after being based in Sydney for many years, Billing will soon be treading the… Audio
"Covid-19 will spread" teen who attended SoundSplash festival
A teenager who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the Soundsplash festival says with all the physical contact revellers had at the 3-day festival, it seems inevitable that the virus spread… Audio
Veteran rocker Neil Young delivers ultimatum to Spotify
It's either him or me, but you can't have both.
That's the ultimatum from Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, to the streaming giant Spotify.
He's threatened to pull his music from the platform… Audio
Podcast Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin Cherry discusses two podcasts she's been listening to: This is Actually Happening - from Wondery Bed of Lies Season 2 - by the Telegraph. Audio
Events industry workers face months without income
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking for some sort of payment for those who cannot work because of the red traffic light rules.
Covid-19: Live events industry loses large chunk of summer income
Many musicians, actors and others in the live events industry are facing months without any income because of the move to the red traffic light setting.
They are on their own because the wage subsidy… Audio
Covid-19: Live music industry mourns early end to summer shows
Those in the live music business are warning latest Covid-19 restrictions will seriously damage the industry.
Freelance music tour manager Sarin Moddle says stakes are high at this time of the year… Audio
Living the dream, baches and seaside settlements
An exploration of lifestyles around New Zealand's coastlines and waterways through Derek Morrison's book, Living the Dream. Derek was NZ Geographic's 2018 Photographer of the Year. His book has… Audio
Covid Red traffic light system affects live events
A major live events company has cancelled all of its shows for the rest of the year as a result of the country going to the red traffic light setting. Greenstone Entertainment made the difficult… Audio