Arts
Female artists revive lost cultural art forms
Female artists from around the Pacific region are reviving lost cultural art forms and reinventing creative traditions that have existed for generations. Audio
Nixon in China opera a festival standout
The 2016 Auckland Arts Festival has three days left but reviewer Justin Gregory has already seen his last show. Morning Justin! What was it? Audio
Magician Paul Daniels dies
The British magician has died aged 77, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour last month.
At The Movies #630
On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at 10 Cloverfield Lane, a thriller that arrives with very little warning, and spy-spoof Grimsby, starring Borat and Bruno's Sacha Baron Cohen. And Italian film A… Audio
Grimsby review
Simon reviews the latest shock comedy from Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen. This gives a suave superspy and idiot brother called Nobby. Audio
10 Cloverfield Lane review
Simon reviews a not-quite sequel to the hit alien-invasion thriller Cloverfield. This one stars John Goodmn and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Audio
A Bigger Splash review
Simon reviews an award-winning remake of a classic Sixties French film about lifestyles of the rich and famous, starring Tilda Swinton as a rock star and Ralph Fiennes as her one-time producer. Audio
Masterpieces - Bill McKay
Time now for masterpieces of the week. Today we have Associate Head of the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, Bill McKay who has also penned a number of books on… Audio
Electric energy at iD Fashion Week
Excitement and nerves created an electric energy yesterday as 38 young designers presented their work at iD Fashion Week in Dunedin.
Dione Joseph
Dione Joseph reviews Changes, the world premiere of two dance works by choreographers Neil Ieremia and Kuik Swee Boon: Change and Constancy choreographed by Kuik Swee Boon and Another letter from… Audio
Sarah Millican
Sarah Millican has been described as the funniest woman in Britain. In seven years, she's gone from winning the best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, to one of the UK's most successful… Audio
Review: The Veiqia Project
Janet McAllister reviews The Veiqia Project, an exhibition inspired by the ancient, lost art of Fijian female tattoo.
Thunderbirds 'legend' dies aged 88
Sylvia Anderson, best known as the voice of Thunderbirds' Lady Penelope, has died after a short illness.
Review: 10 Cloverfield Lane
Dan Slevin enjoys that rare beast – a Hollywood film made for audiences rather than target markets. Video
NZ Festival draws to a close but much still on offer
Two-time Grammy winner d'Angelo takes centre stage tonight at the New Zealand Festival which is now in its last days. Audio
Literary superstars heading to Auckland
A star-studded international line-up, including Gloria Steinham and Marlon James, has been announced for the Auckland Writers Festival. Video
Auckland Arts Festival 2016 - Justin Gregory
There are only a few days left in the 2016 Auckland Arts Festival. Justin Gregory talks Big Mouth, the Atamira Dance Company and New Zealand opera Brass Poppies. Audio
Tobias Jundt and Steven Templar
Tobias Jundt and Steven Templar are among the hundreds performing at CubaDupa. We find out what Wellington's answer to Mardi Gras will pan out like this weekend. Audio
The Chorus, Oedipus
Sophocles' Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex is being reinterpreted by a contemporary South Korean theatre company. Juliette Sivertsen goes behind the scenes to meet those responsible for The Chorus, Oedipus… Audio
Oamaru weaver Sue McLean on creating heirlooms of the future
In the south island town of Oamaru, Sue and Rod McLean run a business weaving short runs of traditionally inspired fabric with their 100 year old weaving system - the Hattersley Domestic, circa 1918.
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