Arts
Cannes: South Korean director scoops Palme d'Or
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho has won the Cannes film festival's most prestigious award.
Contrapuntal Mozart
Thomas Goss reveals that deep in the DNA of Mozart's greatest works is a sense of emotion and conflict that comes directly from J.S. Bach. Audio
The best movies new to streaming this week
Dan Slevin picks some highlights from the recent additions to Kiwi streaming services.
Review: All Is True
Dan Slevin says that Kenneth Branagh’s portrayal of Shakespeare's autumn years, All Is True, certainly feels true. Video
Comedy critic - Donna Brookbanks
Comedy critic Donna Brookbanks brings us her favourites from the NZ Comedy Festival. Audio
War and Peace at heart of festival
War and peace is at the heart of a new music and arts festival coming to the North Island. Audio
NZIFF: a close-up on Marten Rabarts
In October, Marten Rabarts takes over from Bill Gosden as Director of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Marten, who was born in the Coromandel and is of Ngati Porou and Ngapuhi descent, has… Audio
Te Papa buys rare painting of Cook's voyage
A rare painting of Captain Cook's second voyage to the Pacific has been bought by Te Papa.
The painting by William Hodges entitled 'Waterfall in Dusky Bay with Māori Canoe' has been held in a private… Audio
Review: Status Pending
Microbudget Wellington indie Status Pending looks at love in the social media age, says Dan Slevin. Video
TV reviewer - Graeme Tuckett
Graeme is reviewing Game of Thrones - he absolute final will be on air as we broadcast! He will also look at the new Catch 22 series on TVNZ on demand and Dead to Me on Netflix. Audio
GeyserCon Science Fiction gathering in Rotorua
Rotorua is gearing up for GeyserCon! It's the 40th national science fiction and fantasy convention held in New Zealand. Audio
Prose & poetry on a plate
In this episode of Voices; we meet a group of writers sharing food culture and personal stories in their local neighbourhood. Audio
Prose & poetry on a plate
In this episode of Voices; we meet a group of writers sharing food culture and personal stories in their local neighbourhood.
AudioTechnology impacting on modern museums and galleries
In the world of museums, libraries and galleries these days, we're regularly reminded we have to keep up with current trends. And that means harnessing technology to attract audiences, to keep them -… Audio
Tracey Slaughter's memories of suburbs in the Seventies
Macrame pot plant holders, Tupperware, cork tiles and corduroy beanbags, and the yearning soundtrack provided by the Carpenters. In Tracey Slaughter's poetry collection Conventional Weapons the… Audio
The Arcade Theatre Company is on fire!
A year ago saw the closure of Dunedin's long-running Fortune Theatre. A review has started on the state of Dunedin theatre, and in April consultants Charcoal Blue reported back on phase one, noting… Audio
Bicultural narratives at two museums
Recently it was announced that the hotly-debated statue of Captain James Cook atop Titirangi Hill in Gisborne is to be moved to the local Tairawhiti Museum. The move coincides with the equally… Audio
Bic Runga gets a residence at the Christchurch Arts Centre
The beloved Christchurch Arts Centre - built in the 1870s - has slowly been reopening after repairs and restoration. An open day last weekend saw the public getting their first look into the complex's… Audio
Heihei celebrates its first birthday
Children's television has changed. These days, kids are as likely to be glued to YouTube as they are to be watching old-fashioned linear TV. And that's a worry for some, and it's why parents demanded… Audio
Highlights from the Jazz Festival and extraordinary female singers with a purpose
Eva Radich shares some of her highlights from the upcoming Wellington jazz festival as well as music by unique female singers with extraordinary personal histories.
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