Arts

Sean Mallon, of Samoan (Mulivai, Safata) and Irish descent, is Senior Curator Pacific Cultures at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. His latest book, done with Sébastien Galliot, is Tatau: A… Audio, Gallery

Qiane Matata-Sipu (Te Wai-o-hua, Waikato-Tainui) is a South Auckland based journalist, photographer and social activist. She is currently producing NUKU, a creative and social impact story-telling… Audio, Gallery

Hogwarts has hit the southern hemisphere! We're joined by Gareth Reeves who plays Harry and George Henare - otherwise know as Albus Dumbledore. Audio

The arts, culture and heritage sector will receive an extra $87.490 million across the next four years, it was announced today in the government’s 2019 Wellbeing budget.

Film and TV reviewer Sarah McMullan looks at the biopic of Reginald Kenneth Dwight, aka Elton John, aka Rocketman, which opens in NZ cinemas today. How does Ryan Reynolds perform as a furry Detective… Audio

Dan Slevin previews this year‘s Documentary Edge film festival. Video

With New Zealand radio stations now happy to play around 15 - 20 percent Kiwi artists, is it still necessary to have New Zealand Music Month?  Audio

Facebook has banned an artist after she posted one of her works. It's a swastika made up of Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" caps. Rather than promoting white supremacy, Kate Kretz says it's… Audio

Brightburn asks, what if Superman had turned up in that cornfield as a baby but he wasn't destined to be on our side? Dan Slevin reports. Video

It's the epic Greek poem that has been retold time and again and now it has a new take. An Iliad has just one performer, playing all 54 characters from the ancient tale, accompanied by a musician.  Audio

Mark Burry is a New Zealand architect, based in Melbourne whose expertise is sought around the world. Professor Burry is recognised internationally as a thought leader and researcher in the domain of… Audio, Gallery

Ryan Reynolds and some great cinematography make Pokémon Detective Pikachu a much better film than it has any right to be, says Dan Slevin. Video

A giant mural has been created in Auckland city to commemorate the victims of the Christchurch terror attacks, by local street artist Paul Walsh and Mexican textile artist Victoria Villasana.  Audio, Gallery

In this episode of Voices; we meet a qualified lawyer who gave it up to pursue his passion. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio

Pick and Mix where Classical meets Prog Rock courtesy of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. We discover a highly polished and entertaining ensemble album from Madeleine Peyroux.and feature winners of the… Video

Dancing with the Stars judge Julz Tocker talks to Jim about his life on and off the dance floor and how tough it was for him to realise his dream to become a pro dancer - all to the backdrop of a… Audio