Arts
Donna Brookbanks reviews Sarah Millican
Donna Brookbanks went to see UK comedian, Sarah Millican perform in Auckland last night, and she loved the show. Audio
NZ Biography: Colin McCahon
Peter Simpson is a writer, editor and curator. He was honoured for his work as a literary historian and fine arts writer with the 2017 Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement. Audio
Tom Scott's Ma and Da season
Cartoonist and writer Tom Scott has written plays about both his mother and his father - and now both are about to run on alternate nights at the Auckland Theatre Company. Audio
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and At Eternity's Gate
Lara Strongman reviews Tidying Up with Marie Kondo -- does it spark joy? And watches the Vincent van Gogh biopic At Eternity's Gate, about the tragic final years of the artist's life. Audio
Sherilee Kahui reviews Rants in the Dark at Circa
sherilee Kahui has been to see Rants in the Dark at Circa, an adaptation of the book by Emily Writes. Audio
Kapa haka fans warned about festival scalpers
People keen to check out the biggest kapa haka festival in the country are being warned to beware of scalpers. Audio
Black Panther's latest win bodes well for Oscars
Black Panther has won the top award at the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving Ryan Coogler's superhero sensation its most significant awards-season honour yet.
Boundary breaker - Alexa Wilson
In media releases and reviews, boundary pushing is a common description of contemporary dance works. The curator of the first Experimental Dance Week Aotearoa is promising to not only push, but smash… Audio, Gallery
Young People of the Future - Brin Murray
Over the summer, producer Mark Amery's teenagers devoured the first two great books in a new series for young adults - and their parents - Children of the Furnace. They're by a Nelson author Brin… Audio, Gallery
Same Same but Different - Sandi Hall
The story of a Hokianga-born Maori suffragette who tried to persuade the Maori Parliament to support women gaining the vote, is told in a new play by writer Sandi Hall. Sandi's one of the guest… Audio
Revisioning New Zealand Opera - Thomas de Mallet Burgess
New Zealand Opera have been advertising six key roles in their team. Last year saw departures from the opera's board, including its chair. New Zealand Opera say they are "in the process of redefining… Audio
Film critic, Richard Swainson
Richard gives us his view of Mary Queen of Scots and Green Book Audio
Viewing with Tamar Munch
Tamar Munch has been watching True Detective season 3 (on Soho and Neon), and local "slow tv" show Go South which aired last Saturday on Prime TV, chronicling the vast overland route from Auckland to… Audio
Poetry boom
Sales of poetry is soaring. The Guardian attributes the popularity of poetry to a rise in passion for politics, especially among teenagers and millennials. Sales hit an all-time high in the UK last… Audio
Bookmarks with Chris Finlayson
Chris Finlayson is retiring from politics on January 30 after a 13-year Parliamentary career. Audio
A year ahead in the Arts
Arts commentator Courtney Johnston previews the year to come, in major shows and major directorship changes around the country. Wastescape - Auckland Arts Festival - presented by Te Tuhi, Blood Earth… Audio
The soft power of museums
The global reach of cultural institutions such as museums can be now be measured thanks to the development of an online mapping tool. Audio
Review: Escape at Dannemora
Ben Stiller’s Escape at Dannemora is a binge-worthy start to your new year of TV, says Dan Slevin. Video
RNZ's Bang and Black Sheep live shows
The creators and hosts of the popular RNZ podcasts BANG! and Black Sheep are heading to Christchurch for a live show! Audio
Stars of opera gather in Whanganui for 25th anniversary of opera school
The stars of New Zealand opera gathered in Whanganui last night to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city's opera school. Acclaimed Ashburton-born tenor Simon O'Neill, joined Sol3mio and Kristin… Audio
