Arts
The Reading Revolution taking Aotearoa by storm
There's a reading revolution happening in Aotearoa; a community initiative where people are coming together (albeit by Zoom right now) to read literature aloud and chat about whatever a story or poem… Audio
Film Review with Ali Ventura
This week Ali has talks about Ride the Eagle, an American comedy film by Trent O'Donnell and French language film, Miss, which is on in cinemas to watch outside of the Auckland region. Audio
Ruby moves to cut waste and increase size diversity
Sizing for the Liam collection will go up to size 24, and the offcuts will be repurposed into new garments. Audio
Kharl WiRepa - first Māori designer in British Vogue
Rotorua-based Kharl WiRepa is the first Māori fashion designer to be featured in British Vogue. His brand specialises in red carpet styles, racewear, bridal couture, and power dressing. Vogue… Audio, Gallery
Hundertwasser Art Centre due to open in Whangārei
Hundertwasser Art Centre campaigners are counting down to opening day in Whangārei.
Hundertwasser Art Centre due to open in Whangarei
Two decades years after the death of one of Europe's most famous 20th century artists, one of his last unbuilt designs is coming to life in Whangarei.
The opening of the Hundertwasser Art Centre has… Audio
NZ Screen History - McDonald's Young Entertainers
We speak to the host Jason Gunn and former 'Super Trooper' Ainslie Allen about their time in the spotlight. Audio
Film and TV correspondent Laumata Lauano
Film and TV correspondent Laumata Lauano joins Kathryn to talk about Inked (Prime) the first Aotearoa-made Mandarin-English bilingual drama, children's film Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney+) and… Audio
Number dyslexia and counting successes: hip-hop dancer Yami 'Rowdy' Löfvenberg
Yami 'Rowdy' Löfvenberg has difficulty understanding numbers, and couldn't read an analogue clock until she was 18, yet needs to count beats for her art. The award-winning British-based hip-hop artist… Audio, Gallery
The Wellington Film Festival's humble beginnings
And the first director of the Wellington (later New Zealand) Film Festival, Lindsay Shelton talks about how the Festival changed our viewing habits, and also started the local movie industry when it… Audio
Royal dazzle as Craig's last Bond film finally premieres
Daniel Craig's final James Bond film has finally had its world premiere in London, 18 months later than planned.
Govt extra funding for arts and culture sector for Covid-19
The Government has this morning announced it's making 37.5 million dollars available to protect jobs in the arts and culture sectors. People who work in these areas have been particularly hard hit by… Audio
RNZ's Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower back for Season 4
The latest series of the podcast 'Eating Fried chicken in the shower' is released today, The podcast features comedian James Nokise and guests sitting in a shower, eating fried chicken and discussing… Audio
Three wāhine Māori the first to receive joint doctorate for mahi raranga
Three wāhine Māori have become the first to receive a joint doctorate in mahi raranga or traditional weaving. Video
'Massively grateful' Daniel Craig bids farewell to Bond
Actor Daniel Craig says his final fifth outing as the British secret agent James Bond in No Time To Die allowed him to complete his 007 journey.
Māori short films take centre stage at NZIFF
Māori-led and directed short films are being placed under the spotlight for the New Zealand International Film Festival Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika short film selection.
Thomas de Mallet Burgess: pushing the boundaries of NZ Opera
When a bunch of unruly British tourists caused havoc around the country back in 2019, the general director of the New Zealand Opera Thomas de Mallet Burgess was struck by a bolt of inspiration. It was… Audio
Dianne Modestini: restoring one of the world’s most controversial paintings
The 'Salvator Mundi' is the first Leonardo da Vinci painting to be discovered for over a century, though some question whether it is in fact by the painter. Dianne Modestini is a world-renowned… Video, Audio
Film Review: Graeme Tuckett
Graeme Tuckett reviews Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, Eiffel, and The Lost Leonardo Audio
Arts sector warns there will be nothing left unless government steps in with support funding
As the arts industry continues to experience crushing losses, they say they need urgent financial support from the government or there won't be an industry left. Audio
