Arts
McCahon painting could break NZ record at auction
A Colin McCahon painting could fetch a record price as a collection of more than 200 paintings goes under the auctioneer's hammer this week in Auckland.
Legendary art collection to go under the hammer
One of the most important private art collections amassed in this country goes under the auctioneer's hammer tonight and tomorrow in Auckland. More than four hundred paintings, prints and ceramic… Audio
Giant replica of London set ablaze in Great Fire re-enactment
A giant wooden replica of 17th-century London has been set ablaze on the Thames River in a spectacular re-enactment of the Great Fire of London 350 years ago. Audio
Giving hope through movement
Dancer Rodney Bell tells his story through Meremere, an autobiographical piece that spans 20 years of his life. It addresses issues around homelessness – which Bell was for a few years – and… Audio
New Sponsor for University Opera Programme
Gregory Camp, Director of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Auckland's School of Music, announces a major new sponsor for its Opera Teaching Programme. Dr Camp is Director of the… Audio
Poi E tops $1 million at box office
The documentary about the origins of the Māori song Poi E has reached $1 million at the New Zealand box office. Video
Review: Poi E - The Story of Our Song
The fine documentary about the song Poi E proves that Dalvanius Prime was more influential (and heroic) than any All Black captain, says Dan Slevin.
Everybody Cool Lives Here
The Wellingon theatre troup Everyone Cool Lives Here includes members with and without intellectually disabilities. RNZ features producer Mike Gourley checks out their new production No Post on Sunday… Video, Audio, Gallery
Welsh/Indian poet Tishani Doshi - The Adulterous Citizen
Born to Welsh and Indian parents, Tishani Doshi has explored her dual heritage in words, as a poet and essayist, and in dance. She's just been in New Zealand as a guest of Victoria University and The… Audio
Novelist Emma Neale's Billy Bird is a flight of fancy
Dunedin writer Emma Neale imagines how and why a young boy would want to turn into a bird in her latest book Billy Bird, which is her sixth novel. She also has several award-winning poetry collections… Audio
Jeeves and Wooster - from the West End to NZ
P G Wodehouse was one of the most entertaining of English writers, but translating his books to stage or screen is no easy task. Audio
Reflections on a changing city
The Contemporary Christchurch exhibition has recently opened at the Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA). Audio
Simone Chua and Renzo Larriviere - Art and Alzheimer's
Australian light artists Simone Chua and Renzo Larriviere talk about their interactive sculpture installation piece which explores the subject of dementia. Audio
Melissa Bubnic - Boys Will Be Boys
Award-winning Melbourne playwright and screenwriter, London-based Melissa Bubnic's latest script is a socio-political commentary on sexism and power in the world of high finance, inspired by a… Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Hera Lindsay Bird
Kim Hill talks to painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien, whose latest book (with Nick Bevin) is Futuna: Life of a Building. He will discuss the debut poetry collection by Hera Lindsay… Audio
Kirsty Griffin and Viv Kernick: Amy Street
Kim Hill talks to filmmakers Kirsty Griffin and Viv Kernick, makers of the celebrated 2014 documentary Wayne. Their follow-up to that film, which focused on a resident of the Supported Life Style… Audio
Art Crime with Arthur Tompkins: the missing Missal
Kim Hill talks to Arthur Tompkins is a District Court Judge, and editor of Art Crime and its Prevention: A Handbook for Collectors and Art Professionals (Lund Humphries). He has a special interest in… Audio
Ngahere Raharaha performs the haka all over the world
A young Auckland builder who performed an impromptu haka outside Buckingham Palace received a letter back for his efforts. He stopped by the Checkpoint studio to give a private performance. Video, Audio
Demolition of Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre poised to begin
The controversial demolition of the historic Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre, next to Lake Waikaremoana, will begin next week.
US comedian Sarah Cooper
US comedian Sarah Cooper's 'business blog' is like no other, with posts ranging from "How to Look Like a Badass at Your Next Tech Conference" to " 9 Non-Threatening Leadership Strategies for Women"… Audio, Gallery
