Arts
The best TV new to streaming this week
Australia gets a turn at Netflix’s production billions with the supernatural thriller Tidelands, one of Dan Slevin’s picks of the week. Video
Press & Roma
Tamar Munch reviews the BBC drama series Press, set in the offices of two British newspapers and the film Roma, already being hailed as "the greatest film of 2018" . Audio
Looking back over the year that was in the arts
Arts commentator Courtney Johnstone pays respect to the Vivian Lynn, who passed earlier this month. Courtney also reflects on the year that was, from Banksy's self-destructing canvas at Sothebys to… Audio
Tom Sainsbury, man of many faces & Paula Bennett impersonator
From Matamata farmboy to Snapchat darling. Actor, playwright and comedian, Tom Sainsbury is a man of many impressions, alter egos and voices. He talks to Kathryn about getting under the skin of Paula… Audio, Gallery
Shorty St airs plane crash story after real-life crash
Shortland Street's annual summer cliffhanger aired last night, and featured a deadly plane crash. It was on our screens just hours after a real-life crash a happened. Two people died in a light… Audio
Russell Brand’s new stand-up special is not for the fainthearted
Russell Brand’s new stand-up special is vintage Brand but be aware of which version you are getting, advises Dan Slevin. Video
The best movies new to streaming this week
This week’s streaming highlight is Netflix’s first masterpiece, advises Dan Slevin. Video
Planned Hamilton performing arts theatre gets $6m funding boost
A new performing arts theatre planned for central Hamilton is another step closer with a $6 million funding boost announced on Monday.
Mrs. Maisel is back and as entertaining as ever
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is the perfect palate-cleanser between the heavier offerings of TV’s ‘golden age’, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Turning wine barrels into pieces of art
Paper Rain is a Picton- based social enterprise which takes old wine barrels from nearby Marlborough vineyards and turns them into ornamental skateboards, etched and painted with local artists'… Audio, Gallery
Pouwhenua mark Wellington's upcoming Te Matatini celebrations
A new generation of urban Māori are on display in the heart of Wellington as the city prepares to host the biggest kapa haka festival in the country.
The Golden Gamer
In this episode of Voices; we meet a New Zealand Chinese migrant who is making waves on the gaming scene both here and in China. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The Golden Gamer
In this episode of Voices; we meet a New Zealand Chinese migrant who is making waves on the gaming scene both here and in China. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioViolinist Nikki Chooi
In just a few days the finalists of the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin Competition will be announced and they'll have five months to hone their performances for the judges. Winning the… Video, Audio
Majella Cullinane - The Life of De'Ath
A young man obsessed with the portrayal of the underworld in literature, finds himself face to face with hell on earth during the first world war. Theodore De'ath is the central character in the first… Audio
Skipping across the Tasman - Amrita Hepi
Australian-based Amrita Hepi is a high profile and overtly political choreographer, dancer and filmmaker who weaves her twin Aboriginal (Bundjulung) and Maori (Ngapuhi) heritage into her work. The… Audio, Gallery
Programming theatre - Sarah Graham
The 'Sold Out' sign was out at Auckland's Q theatre several times this year, a great sign when live performance has a lot of competition for audiences. Sarah Graham decides on the programme for the… Audio
First we take Manhattan - Lucy Marinkovich and Lucien Johnson
Creative Wellington couple Lucy Marinkovich and Lucien Johnson will soon be packing their bags - and in Lucien's case his saxophone - to head to the Big Apple on the Harriet Friedlander New York… Audio, Gallery
A leaving drama - Christian Penny
Radical changes have happened to the way we train our future screen and performing arts stars at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in Wellington. With his staff director Christian Penny has… Audio, Gallery
Stage to Screen exit interview - Esther Cahill-Chiaroni
Filmmaking in New Zealand is a very tough gig. Our size means money's tight and competition is intense for funding and support especially for new film makers. A champion of new talent Esther… Audio