Arts
Arts with Courtney Johnston
Courtney joins Kathryn to talk about the Dutch museum that's revising how the nation sees itself and an 18-carat artworld joke that was stolen from a British stately home - is the artist in on it? Audio
Sofa Session - Lhasa
New Zealand-based indie folk duo, Lhasa, are the result of two completely different worlds colliding. One from a sleepy, small city in New Zealand, while the other grew up in one of the biggest cities… Audio
Fifty best films: Pierrot le Fou
60s ennui has never looked cooler than in Godard’s swansong to “commercial” cinema, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Classical music inspires WoW finalist
A life-long love of classical music has inspired a design for this year’s World of Wearable Arts.
Understanding maths, to infinity and beyond
Dr Clemency Montelle is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Canterbury who specialises in deciphering and understanding ancient mathematical texts. In 2010 she embarked on a project to… Audio
Review: The Brink
The Brink shows the chicanery that goes on behind the scenes in the campaign to destabilise democracy for the benefit of the already powerful, says Dan Slevin. Video
Monet and Debussy
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson look at Impressionism and Music, and in particular the work of 'The Two Claudes'. Audio
Carlos Acosta - Cuban ballet star
From the slums of Havana to the world's greatest stages, acclaimed ballet dancer and choreographer Carlos Acosta has led an extraordinary life. He has danced with the English National Ballet, National… Video, Audio
Indonesian designer scoops top WOW award for second time
An Indonesian fashion designer who has Beyonce and Madonna on his clients' list has won this year's World of Wearable Arts supreme award.
Te Papa's interactive climate exhibition
Te Papa Museum wanted to showcase what global warming is really like and get children interested. So they created a Climate Converter, for the Te Taiao Nature exhibition. Audio
Battling gender inequality in the entertainment industry
Maria Giese is a filmmaker and director whose activism instigated the largest industry wide federal investigation into discrimination against women directors in Hollywood history. The US Equal… Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Dance
Our Cultural ambassador, Chris Jannides continues our who's who in New Zealand Dance ... introducing us to Footnote's Richard Aindow. Audio
Discussing wellbeing and health through the arts
Health and arts are usually separate disciplines but can come together in the discussion of wellbeing. Victoria University of Wellington is connecting the sectors for a one-day event. Audio
Top Boy, Grand Designs NZ and Ad Astra
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz looks at British drama series Top Boy, about two London drug dealers. He'll also look at Grand Designs New Zealand and new Brad Pitt-in-space blockbuster Ad Astra. Audio
The best movies new to streaming this week
Cinephiles are the big winners in this week’s new streaming offers, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Choreographer Sarah Foster-Sproull's WOW factor
Sarah Foster-Sproull is one of the country's top choreographers, and was named Creative New Zealand's Choreographic Fellow for 2017 to 2019. Last year she was the only local choreographer to produce a… Audio, Gallery
Plug pulled on Sandringham Street Festival
A long-running community festival in the Prime Minister's electorate has had the plug pulled. Auckland Transport has vetoed road closures for the annual Sandringham Street Festival, saying it doesn't… Audio
Lately Bookclub: Tracey Slaughter's Short Back & Sides
It's time for Lately Book Club where we go exploring in the world of literature and invite you to come along. Tracey Slaughter's short fiction and poetry have been widely anthologized in New Zealand… Audio
Review: Carnival Row offers nothing new
Carnival Row isn’t based on previously existing intellectual property but that still doesn’t make it very original, says Dan Slevin. Video
Julie Collis - chasing the Hollywood dream
Life has changed considerably over the past couple of months for Auckland ceramicist and actress Julie Collis. The 66 year old is now living in Los Angeles, she has a Hollywood agent and is busy going… Audio
