Arts
Tim Finn's hit musical Ladies in Black
Ladies in Black is based on a novel about the women who graced Sydney's top department store in the 1950s. Audio
Life at the National Film Unit
Part 2 of our look back at the output of the National Film Unit as it marks its 75th anniversary this month. Audio
Ethan Stiefel - Creating Giselle
Ethan Stiefel returns to New Zealand to choreograph one of the world's most loved ballets - Giselle. Wallace speaks to Ethan about his time with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and what he's been doing… Audio
Kate Holden - In Her Skin
Australian writer Kate Holden's first book In My Skin is a brutally honest memoir of her time as a prostitute and heroin addict in Melbourne. She is New Zealand for the Christchurch Word Festival and… Audio
John Waters - Through a Glass Onion
Australian actor and director, John Waters, talks to Wallace about his upcoming stage-show, Through a Glass Onion, a play set in the last moments of John Lennon's life. Audio
Sculpture proposed for unsung NZ cycling legend
The family of one of New Zealand's least known cycling champions is supporting calls for a sculpture be installed in his hometown.
Lisa Suckdog - Weirdos, 'Gore Opera' and cathartic performance art
American writer and performer Lisa Carver is known for her unflinching writing in the cult zine Rollerderby, and for her revealing memoir Drugs Are Nice: A Post-Punk Memoir. Her wild 'gore operas' in… Audio
Kate De Goldi: Hooked on Books and the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Kate De Goldi discusses author Peter Gossage, the review site Hooked on Books He Ao Ano, and four books shortlisted for the 2016 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults: Lily Max: Satin… Audio
The Oxfords: Christ Church to Christchurch
Kim Hill talks to The Oxfords, six young professional singers from the cathedral choir of Christ Church, Oxford: Henry Kimber (countertenor), Michael Ash (countertenor). Edward Woodhouse (tenor)… Audio
Ashleigh Young: essays and exercise
Ashleigh Young is a poet, essayist and editor, and teaches creative science writing at the International Institute of Modern Letters. Her first collection of personal essays is Can You Tolerate This… Audio
Vicky Karaminas: fashion and uniforms
Dr Vicki Karaminas is Professor of Fashion and Deputy Director of Doctoral Research at Massey University Wellington. She is the President of the Popular Culture Association of Australia and New… Audio
Loading Docs 2016 - watch our picks
RNZ is proud to present three short documentaries from Loading Docs 2016. Watch all here, including one that delves into a friendship in transition. Video, Audio
Jete-ing across the ditch
Australian ballet dancer Daniel Gaudiello makes his Royal New Zealand Ballet debut next week, dancing in Giselle. The 33 year old was a star of Australian Ballet for 12 years and famous for his… Video, Audio
Shakespeare inspired webseries, made for and by young people
The Candle Wasters are four young women (all aged between 19 and 22) who are making their mark in the cluttered world of online content, with their Shakespeare inspired webseries, Bright Summer Night… Video, Audio, Gallery
A creative exchange
Auckland director James Beaumont on his new theatre initiative black doris which is holding a fundraiser tonight at the Pah Homestead for the opening season of its Tennessee Williams exploration… Audio
Songs for the Fallen
Australian cabaret singer Sheridan Harbridge brings a part of Paris to New Zealand with her show Songs for the Fallen which has been performed in festivals around the world. The show is inspired by… Audio
Masterpieces with Peter Collis
Ceramicist Peter Collis discusses his favourite New Zealand plate Audio
Theatre Critic: Maryanne Cathro
Maryanne reviews Ali Harper's "Legendary Divas" currently playing at Wellington's Circa theatre. Audio
An ATM that only deals in feelings
An ATM that only accepts your feelings, not your cash, has just landed in Whangarei. Audio
Fulbright poet
Clare Jones will spend four more months in NZ, soaking in the flora and fauna, which drives her poetry. The Fulbright scholar has been attending Victoria University and explores ecology, Darwinism and… Audio
