Arts
Using light to reveal hidden molecular information
Michél Nieuwoudt uses light to uncover hidden information in different kinds of material, from milk to works of art.
AudioOur Changing World for 8 February 2018
Designing and testing concrete 'safe houses' for baby paua, and using light to detect art forgeries and the properties of milk. Audio
Is classical music really for dinosaurs?
It's been said that classical music is for dinosaurs. Upbeat producer Zoë George finds out if this is true. Video
New Zealand Opera’s General Director Stuart Maunder is moving on
New Zealand Opera's General Director Stuart Maunder is leaving the company after four years at the helm. He tells Eva Radich about his time in NZ and where he's off to next. Audio
The Egg and Sperm Race
After giving up her childhood dream of becoming the world's greatest ballerina, Sacha Jones acquired a family, an education (PhD) and a job teaching politics. Nothing funny about that you'd think… Audio
Taranaki students fuming over dropped arts courses
Western Institute of Technology has announced it will not be offering a new suite of art and design courses this year, a decision that has left prospective students fuming. Video, Audio
Angella Dravid - no holds barred
Absurd, unpredictable and downright funny. Auckland-based comedian Angella Dravid talks to Kathryn Ryan about what makes her laugh and how she turned a spell in a British prison into award-winning… Audio
Frank Howarth: Nailing it
As the host of one of the most popular woodworking channels on YouTube, Frank Howarth of Frank Makes has made a name for himself by seamlessly balancing wood projects with some innovative videography… Video, Audio, Gallery
Te Auaha – Creativity in Wellington
The brand spanking new Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Creativity in Wellington is all on track to open. Audio
NZ Festival behind the scenes
Where volunteering can get you! Eight years ago, Meg Williams was a volunteer for the NZ Festival. Next stop, Head of Marketing and Development. Now she's the executive director. Audio
Kaffe Fassett’s life in fabric
At a time when bright, bold colours and patterns were scorned by designers and fabric stores, Kaffe Fassett helped start a revolution. Audio, Gallery
New lease of life for the Sarjeant
Whanganui's Sarjeant Art Gallery has been emptied out ahead of a multi-million dollar earthquake strengthening and extension project. Costing a total of $34.9 million, it's a dream that's taken two… Audio
Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie: the newest Kiwi star
Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie, of the Harcourt acting dynasty, is making waves overseas with what Vanity Fair calls a star-making performance in Leave No Trace. Video, Audio
Anna Coddington on musical collaboration and motherhood
Anna Coddington is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and finalist in NZ's top songwriting award - the Silver Scrolls. Video, Audio
Broken: a story of forgiveness
Broken is a modern retelling of the true NZ story of 'Tarore and her Book' made popular by Joy Cowley and inspired by true events. Broken is set in Gisborne, shot on the East Coast, by debut director… Audio
Max Richter - Sleep
Audience members at composer Max Richter's concert, Sleep, are provided with camp beds and encouraged to nod off during the eight-hour overnight performance. Richter, joined by other musicians and… Audio
Viewing with Tamar Munch
Tamar Munch has been watching American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace on Soho, The End of the F*cken World, streaming on Netflix, and Gunpowder, streaming on Lightbox. Audio
Arts commentator Courtney Johnston
Courtney Johnston looks back at the life of Dame Cheryll Sotheran, founding Chief Executive of Te Papa. Also, a cheeky offer from a New York museum to the Office of the US President. And did you use… Audio
Making Auckland Arts Festival accessible
The Auckland Arts Festival always attracts a big crowd and this March will be no different, but have you ever thought about how festivals such as these can be a bit of a mind field for those with… Audio
