Arts
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
Arts sector looks for urgent govt support to survive
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. This comes after over 50 leaders in… Audio
Uptown Lowdown
We're joined by Marty Duda from The 13th Floor to talk about their new youtube channel - Uptown Lowdown. A new music news and review show. Audio
The Traditional Fijian Female Tattooing Practice of Veiqia
We chat to Luisa Tora about the traditional Fijian female tattooing practice of veiqia and a new exhibition in Christchurch. Audio
Netflix buys rights to Roald Dahl's children's books
Streaming giant Netflix has bought the works of Roald Dahl, including classics such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, in its latest content deal.
NZ Screen History: The early years of Shortland Street
We look back at the early years of New Zealand's longest running soap opera, Shortland Street. Audio
Isklander trilogy: Blurring the boundaries of fiction and reality
A new creative project launches today that could be the perfect distraction for those of us still in lockdown. Audio
Film and television reviewer Chris Schulz
Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about new Apple+ production The Foundation, based on the 1950s Isaac Asimov novel series that inspired many sci-fi movies - including Star Wars. He'll also look at… Audio
Ka mua, ka muri
We chat to Beverly Rhodes whos beautiful exhibition of oil paintings called Ka mua, ka muri. is currently on at the Pataka Gallery in Porirua. Audio
Tairawhiti Arts Festival
Tama Waipara has the latest news from Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival - including their local focussed festival next month and a new Summer Arts Festival for early 2022. Audio
Otago University Arts Fellow 2022
Otago University have just announced their Arts Fellowships for 2022 and it's a hugely diverse collection of artists. To find out about what fellowships like this mean for artists, I'm joined by three… Audio
The Big Day Out: NZ's essential summer music festival in the '90s and 00s
For 20 years, the Big Day Out music festival was a summer essential for New Zealanders keen to see some of the best local and international acts. Gareth Shute has put together a history of the Big Day… Video, Audio, Gallery
Emily Benefield - The joy of collage
The thought of chopping up books may sound like sacrilege to many of us readers, but what if it was for art? Wellington collage artist and librarian Emily Benefield has been doing just that for her… Audio
Jade Jackson - Bringing the Dawn Raids to the big screen
Film maker Jade Jackson was thirty when she first learned of the Dawn Raids. For the Samoan - Palangi woman, it was confusing and upsetting to never have learned about such a significant and traumatic… Audio
Kiwi director Jessica Hobbs wins Emmy for The Crown
New Zealand director Jessica Hobbs has scooped best drama series director at the Emmy Awards for her work on the Netflix sensation, The Crown.
She was recognised for her direction on the final… Audio
25 Years of Going West Festival
Going West Festival have put together a book to celebrate 25 years of the festival. It is a collection of essays from a host of Going West speakers since it's origin and will be a beautiful hardback… Audio
The Crown and Ted Lasso big winners at the Emmys
Olivia Colman and Josh O'Connor have won the top television Emmy awards for drama actors, on a banner night for British talent, dominated by The Crown and comedy Ted Lasso.
Southland Polyfest goes online to cope with restrictions
Murihiku-Southland's Polyfest's live event has been cancelled due to ongoing restrictions as a result of the Delta outbreak.
