Arts
Lighting designer Daniel Belton
In Daniel Belton's multi story dance films, you can see dancers float through the air, ride a whale, walk a tightrope - honestly, anything is possible. The Dunedin filmmaker's illuminsecent work is in… Audio
Laurence Fearnley's new novel The Quiet Spectacular
A den by a lake in a secret wildlife sanctuary becomes a haven for two women and a teenager. That's the premise for The Quiet Spectacular, the latest novel from Dunedin author Laurence Fearnley, whose… Audio
When good television goes bad!
With so many New Zealand TV shows broadcast over the years, it's safe to say that not all of them were brilliant. Even the usually upbeat NZ On Screen has a section called When Good TV Shows Go Bad… Audio
BookPeople owner Steve Bercu
In Austin Texas is a much-loved independent bookshop where writers, and even politicians come. Behind its popularity is former lawyer and investor turned owner of BookPeople, Steve Bercu. When so many… Audio
Hamilton's Riff Raff Square
In honour of local hero Richard O'Brien, a new Rocky Horror-themed Pavilion is being installed in Hamilton's Riff Raff Square, home to the Riff Raff sculpture. A bright red converted shipping… Audio
Pitch Perfect's vocal arranger and producer Deke Sharon
There's been a cappella singing since the dawn of time - vocals without instrumental accompaniment. Choirs, old gospel, folk songs and barbershop quartets refined the sound to the respectable glee… Video, Audio
Sam Hunt @ 70
Sam Hunt shares his birthday with the United States of America. And there will be those who feel that the 70th birthday of New Zealand's best known poet is equally deserving of a public holiday. Sam… Video, Audio, Gallery
Gregory O'Brien: Futuna Chapel
Kim Hill talks to painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien about his new book with Nick Bevin, Futuna: Life of a Building. Audio
Removal of public artwork causes outrage
A leading art critic is appalled a work by prominent New Zealand artist Philip Trusttum is being permanently removed from an office building that is being refurbished.
Nell Thomas
Charlotte Wilson talks to Nell Thomas (Orchestra of Spheres) about the Wellington Musical Electronics Library, performing with Kraus at the Zombies on the Horizon festival, and the 'Sonic Surgery' DIY… Audio
Final push to save the Sarjeant
Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery has less than a week to find more than $2m in order to survive, having been mothballed since 2014. Audio
Philip Trusttum civic artwork to be removed
A leading art critic is appalled a work by a prominent New Zealand artist is being permanently taken down from an office building currently under refurbishment. Audio
Movie Critic: Richard Swainson
Richard Swainson reviews Sing Street and Where to Invade Next. Audio
Artistic creation in troubled times
What value does contemporary dance have in the increasingly troubled modern world and why do audiences actively seek out Art when life gets tough? Swedish dance educator Efva Lilja joins Carol Brown… Audio
Spotlight on Nelson
Light Nelson is back again to brighten up mid winter. The free city festival is made up of an outdoor gallery of light installations, clustered around the lily pond and massive trees of the city's… Audio
Labyrinth Of Lies
In 1958, Auschwitz remained a secret to many young Germans. This film tells how the secret was let out. Audio
Finding Dory
The sequel to 2003's Finding Nemo, this Pixar smash hit features, once again, Ellen DeGeneres as the forgetful reef fish. Audio
Warcraft
The online phenomenon, computer-game World of Warcraft is the latest to be turned into a movie. Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon). Audio
At The Movies for 30 June 2016
On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at hugely successful family movie Finding Dory, and just plain huge Warcraft and Independence Day 2. And a smaller German film packs its own wallop - Labyrinth Of… Audio
Oscars aim for more gender and ethnic diversity
The organisers of the Oscars have invited a record number of new members to vote in the Academy Awards, in response to criticism of a lack of diversity.
