Arts

Antony Elworthy's latest stop-motion animation work is the acclaimed Wes Anderson film Isle of Dogs. He’s setting up base in Christchurch again after travelling the world to work. Video, Audio

Outrage and concern have followed the release of a proposed radical restructure of Auckland University's Department of Music, with five key teaching positions held by respected musicians under threat.

Tape Artists Erica Duthie and Struan Ashby create entire murals from tape, working with passers-by on works which have a lot to say, but which are not designed to last beyond 24 hours. Audio

Libraries are under the gun in some parts of the country where councils aren't convinced by the value of investing ratepayers' money into them. Audio

Celeste Oram lives in LA but is a graduate of the University of Auckland Music School and says the planned staff cuts are shortsighted. Audio

The University of Auckland School of Music is about to undergo a major restructure that could see five staff members lose their jobs, including one of the school's two professors, Uwe Grodd, an… Audio

Dunedin's Fortune theatre has found a way to allow more people to experience art. The ticketing initative has been designed so those who are struggling financially can see a show. Audio

The Auckland Arts Festival comes to a close this Sunday, and has provided a feast of visual, musical and theatrical arts. Justin Gregory reviews the highly anticipated Love Me as I Am – a celebration… Audio

What’s going on at the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Auckland University’s music department? We review the final few performances at the Auckland Arts Festival, and we conduct a symphony orchestra in…

The chairman of the Royal NZ Ballet, Steven Fyfe, talks with Kathryn Ryan about how the dance company handles bullying, and what being uniquely New Zealand means. The publicly funded company… Audio

Sarah McMullan reviews Tomb Raider, Red Sparrow and Mr Mercedes. Audio

Sport and Arts groups say their sectors are at risk of being forgotten under the proposed Auckland Plan. They say the draft fails to recognise the contribution these sectors make to the life of the… Audio

Ever wanted to visit a moonscape? Now’s your chance with an Anthony Ritchie/Stuart Hoar opera coming to CubaDupa this weekend. The opera tells the story of Apollo astronauts meeting moon-stranded… Audio

Brilliant young pianist Jason Bae is back home for a recital tour with a new CD to discuss. Audio

Landsown Festival of Narropera director Hayden Rawstron previews this summer’s festival finale, Der Freischütz; Audio

Landsown Festival of Narropera director Hayden Rawstron previews this summer’s festival finale, Der Freischütz. We find out what brilliant young pianist Jason Bae has been up to; and the second of our…