Arts

The diversity of the world's languages is seriously under threat. One language is reported to fall silent every fortnight, and it's believed that by the end of this century half of the world's 7,000… Audio

A gypsy caravan-maker is among people in Manawatu who are beavering away in their garages and farm sheds turning rusting iron tools, fencing wire and other bits and pieces into works of art for the… Audio, Gallery

It's time to dive into the week's news, in the past. This week our resident historian Robert Kelly is looking back at the anniversary of a very famous play! The Mousetrap was first performed in… Audio

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at The Morning Show, Apple TV's first big original series that explores the challenges faced by those working in morning television. She'll also touch on new… Audio

Clive James, the Australian writer and broadcaster known around the world for his dry wit, has died at the age of 80.

The author and critic rose to prominence delivering his wry commentary in such… Audio

Arts correspondent Courtney Johnston joins Kathryn for an update on Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's missing solid gold toilet, and a trip around the motu highlighting exhibitions to see over the… Audio

Netflix has the best feature film offers this month, according to Dan Slevin. Video

In an age where companies' reputations can hang on their environmental record ... where does this leave the humble sneaker heading into the future? Emily Brayshaw is a lecturer in fashion and design… Audio

If you don’t want to pay for yet another streamer, try a free service from your public library, says Dan Slevin. Video

The TV landscape has changed beyond recognition - but there's a confusing picture over where your screen entertainment will be coming from in the future.  Audio

Dr Haare Williams returns with part two of an interview about his book 'Words of a Kaumatua' a collection of poetry and prose. The former broadcaster talks about recording the stories of the Maori… Audio

When David spoke with Lynn Freeman a few days ago he was on a road trip collecting more material for one of the installations in the exhibition. Echoes from the Sound Barrier opens on 28 November at… Audio

Kirsty's book The Strength of Eggshells tells the stories of three generations of women, including Kate Whyte, adopted at birth from a young woman who was a patient at the former Kingseat psychiatric… Audio, Gallery

The writer, editor and performer based in Hawea Flat headed off in September for Poland, with firm plans to make the most of the opportunity. Lynn Freeman asked Liz if Kraków was what she expected? Audio

Christchurch is about to host its first Tiny Festival, squeezing a programme of performances and talks all into 14 hours. Cat Ruka will be speaking at the Otautahi Tiny Performance Festival on… Audio

One year short of its 30th anniversary of publishing long-form book reviews and opinion pieces, Creative New Zealand's decision to stop funding it means the New Zealand Review of Books Pukapuka… Audio

Simon Morris talks with Masterton's David Hedley, co-publisher of Blinds and Shutters. He discovers this is by no means David's first brush with the Beatles. Audio, Gallery

The Marimba: we hear players exploring the percussion instrument’s sonic dimensions.   Video