Arts
Otto Kunzli - The Language of Things
Zurich-born, Munich-based Otto Künzli is one of Europe's most renowned jewellers. His work is described as "minimalist, yet meticulously crafted work referencing cultural phenomena", including a… Audio
Dave Goelz - Gonzo Muppeteer
Dave Goelz is an American puppeteer and voice actor who has been one of the lead Muppet performers for over 40 years, performing Gonzo, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard and several other Muppet… Audio
Ghosts bring new life to WW1 exhibition
A 100-year-old trick is being used to project the images of soldiers in a new feature for the Great War exhibition at the Dominion Museum in Wellington. Jed Brophy, one of the actors involved in the… Audio
Short Story Club
Something a little different today - instead of talking about a short story, we are doing a poetic analysis of two songs -Chris Knox's 'Not given Lightly' and Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day'. Audio
David O'Doherty
Comedian David O'Doherty is coming to New Zealand for The NZ International Comedy Festival and talks to us about comedy, writing for children and his "music". Audio
Artwork from Dame Kiri's collection sells for millions
Three paintings by the renowned artist Charles Goldie are expected to stay in New Zealand after being sold at auction in Auckland. Audio
Kiri Te Kanawa's art collection sells for millions
The weather didn't keep bidders away from the auction of Kiri Te Kanawa's personal art collection last night. Her collection sold for millions of dollars in Auckland. About a dozen of Dame Kiri's… Audio
Southland mourns as museum prepares to shut doors
The sudden closure has shocked Invercargill's residents and raised questions about the future of arts and culture in the region. Video, Audio
Earthquake risk closes Southland Museum indefinitely
The trust board of the museum, which employs 41 staff, was recently told the buildings may be unsafe after a peer review of a 2013 seismic assessment. Video, Audio
Southland Museum closing due to earthquake risk
The distinctive pyramid-shaped Southland Museum and Art Gallery in Invercargill, which employs 41 people and houses more than 100 tuatara, will close to the public on Thursday. Audio
Taa Moko Sessions: Julie Paama-Pengelly
Taa Moko artist Julie Paama Pengelly talks about the challenges she's faced in a male-dominated industry and why she doesn't believe in Kirituhi - the practice of non-traditional taa moko. Audio
Millen goes to Hollywood
Among the funding announcements by New Zealand On Air is a second helping of a web-series called Darryl - produced by the stellar trio of producer Kerry Warkia, director Kiel McNaughton and star… Audio
Bill Riley's art from waste
Christchurch abstract artist Bill Riley collects rubbish from the beaches where he goes surfing - so much rubbish, that he's weaving it into his latest art exhibition to make a point about ocean… Audio
The Auckland Art Gallery's in suspense
It's an anxious waiting game now for the Auckland Art Gallery while the City Council decides its budget and how much money it's prepared to invest in it. This follows months of heated debate… Audio
It's time to meet the Muppets
On the eve of the three week long Jim Henson Retrospectacle Lynn Freeman talks to two people very closely associated with The Muppets and their original creators. Bonnie Erickson was a member of the… Audio
The Adam New Zealand Play Award winner Shane Bosher
Playmarket presents this award annually for the best new New Zealand play. The Adam New Zealand Play Award, formerly the Playmarket New Play Award, has been offered since 2008. It's aim is to reward… Audio
New season of Heels coming soon!
Season four of My Heels Are Killing Me starts 6 May with a new look show that explores sub-cultures and the social contexts that inform the fashion industry and the cycle of trends. Audio
Arthur Tompkins - Plundering Beauty
Arthur Tompkins is a trustee of the NZ Art Crime Research Trust and a District Court Judge in Wellington. Each year for nearly a decade he has abandoned a New Zealand winter to teach Art in War in… Audio
Miranda Manasiadis on the story of Icarus
Greek myths were bedtime stories for theatre artist Miranda Manasiadis as a child. Her new version of the Icarus story takes a parent's perspective on the boy who flew too close to the sun. Audio
