Arts
Good news for the annual Chamber Music Contest
Covid-19 came perilously close to scuttling a secondary school music contest that's been held here since 1965, the annual NZCT Chamber Music Contest. But determined that months of work by the… Audio, Gallery
Wendy director's unique take on an old children's story
The International Film Festival offers a wide range of delights, but often the best ones are the films that shine a new light on a story we thought we already knew well enough. One of the most… Audio
Artist Daegan Wells reminds us of our debt to Wool
Southland artist Daegan Wells aims to remind people about the place of wool in New Zealand's history - social, economic and political. He has a mentor teaching him spinning and weaving skills, which… Audio, Gallery
Ann Shelton's eco-exhibition Mother Lode
The Wairarapa Eco Farm was ahead of its time, the first Community Supported Agriculture venture where people paid in advance for a season's produce. One of the first to sign up was photographer Ann… Audio, Gallery
Phil Keoghan redefines toughness with new television series
Phil Keoghan grew up in awe of the strength and discipline of his own family members - a lineage that included farmers, gold miners, builders and coal minders. His new series, Tough as Nails is in… Video, Audio
Disney delays Avatar and Star Wars releases
Disney has delayed some of its big movie releases again, including Avatar and Star Wars, while Mulan now doesn't have a release date at all.
Taika Waititi on charity, homeschooling, racism and Star Wars
Oscar-winning film-maker Taika Waititi has spent lockdown in Los Angeles with his two children and he's had enough of homeschooling.
Shirley, Stateless and Search Party
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to look at Search Party's new season after it went missing in action, Stateless, which is a new series from Cate Blanchett's new production house… Audio
Can Art Chang Your Life?
Can art change your life? We speak to documentary filmaker, Marta Pulk who advertised for someone who has never been to the theatre before and followed her as she went to every play in a year in… Video, Audio
Movie review: The King of Staten Island
New comedy star Pete Davidson gets strong acting backup in Judd Apatow's The King of Staten Island and the best bits of the film don't involve him, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio
Movie review: The King of Staten Island
New comedy star Pete Davidson gets strong acting backup in Judd Apatow's The King of Staten Island and the best bits of the film don't involve him, says Simon Morris.
Video, AudioMovie review: The Personal History of David Copperfield
The Personal History of David Copperfield is a non-traditionally cast version of the Dickens classic. Stars Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Peter Capaldi, Hugh Laurie and many more. Directed by Armando… Video, Audio
Movie review: The Personal History of David Copperfield
The Personal History of David Copperfield is a non-traditionally cast version of the Dickens classic. Stars Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Peter Capaldi, Hugh Laurie and many more. Directed by Armando…
Video, AudioAt the Movies for 22 July 2020
Simon Morris welcomes the appearance of some familiar faces this week in movies that depend on some reliable acting performances. The Personal History of David Copperfield is a non-traditionally cast… Audio
Bookmarks: Peter Field
Our Bookmarks guest today is a former classmate of Barack Obama's, an associate Professor of American History and an Abraham Lincoln enthusiast, Peter Field. Audio
Mindful Fashion campaign to save garment making industry
Mindful Fashion, a collective of businesses in the fashion scene, are launching a new campaign to save the garment manufacturing industry. Designer Kate Sylvester explains what they're doing. Audio
Celebrating composer Claire Cowan's recent successes
Auckland composer Claire Cowan is busy with NZSO story time videos, her first album and a queer ballet project. Video, Audio
Author Max Brooks on zombies, Yeti and disaster preparedness
Max Brooks has published three zombie-themed books, including the hugely successful World War Z - where a highly infectious virus breaks out in China and sweeps the globe, turning humans into… Audio
NZ-made: Rescuing carpets from landfill
The Panel speaks to Morgan Keating Marr from 'Mumma Jos' as part of its weekly segment on New Zealand-made products. Audio
NZIFF Preview: Tupaia’s Endeavour
Dan Slevin reports on another striking local documentary playing in this year’s film festival. Video