Arts
Fast Favourites: Writer and blogger Emily Writes
Author, writer and speaker Emily Writes has amassed a huge following online and readership. She first found an audience after writing a blog post in 2015 about struggling to settle her newborn baby at… Audio
The Mixtape: Collector Grant Gillanders
Grant Gillanders is a collector of local music and has found some rare and historic recordings in unexpected places. He's this week's guest on The Mixtape and he'll be talking to Nick Bollinger about… Audio
Serebii live in the RNZ studio
Tamaki Makaurau-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and rising talent Serebii has just released a new album Dime. Serebii, who has previously focused on production - often in collaboration with… Audio
Basement Jaxx on the eve of Synthony
This weekend, 40,000 people will converge at Auckland Domain for Synthony, a sold-out spectacle that has become New Zealand's largest one-day festival. Dance music icons Basement Jaxx are a headliner… Audio
Polyfest pioneer - 50 years on
Mama Tupou Manapori is one of the founders of Polyfest, now in its 50th year. Now 80 years old, Tupou Manapori has been to every Polyfest since it began and this year she'll be running the Cook… Audio
After The Party's BAFTA nomination
New Zealand hit drama After The Party has been nominated for a Best International TV Series BAFTA. Audio
Being an adult with ADHD
Jo Randerson has worn many hats in their career, often at the same time. A writer, performer, award-winning theatre maker and champion of up-and-coming artists. Audio
Thousands celebrate Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival
More than 5000 people are expected to descend on Northland's Ōtiria Marae as one of the region's biggest iwi celebrates its culture, kai and unique dialect.
The Panel with Chris Finlayson & Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman is joined by panellists Chris Finlayson & Verity Johnson. The trio discuss an impending shortage of aged care beds, households doing it tough, and the Kiwi TV show… Audio
Trinidad to Taranaki - Queen Omega's humble heights
This year's WOMAD Aotearoa saw reggae icon Queen Omega draw crowds - she spoke to Kadambari Raghukumar about how it began for her.
Trump orders 'anti-American ideology' removed from Smithsonian
US President Donald Trump ordered that "improper, divisive or anti-American ideology" be removed.
NZ series After the Party nominated for Bafta
The New Zealand TV series After the Party has scored a nomination in this year's Bafta awards. Robyn Malcolm spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZ born actor Clive Revill dies aged 94
The New Zealand-born actor Clive Revill has died in Los Angeles. He was 94. Showbiz correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rhys Darby on why he's missed the stage
The LA-based comedian is back home to serve up his "silly physicality and playing off himself in various characters" on stage for the first time in nearly 10 years.
Councillors to decide whether to endorse Eden Park upgrades
Auckland Council staff say neither proposal for a new or upgraded "main stadium" is viable. Councillors will decide on Thursday whether to endorse upgrades to Eden Park or a new stadium by the… Audio
Early Goldie painting sells for almost $90,000
"Souvenirs from the Field of Battle", created when Goldie was just 19, was one of the most keenly watch items in a 67-lot auction held by Webb's in Auckland on Monday night. Webb's director of art… Audio
Lil Chuck, the One Man Skiffle Band at Festival of Colour
David Thorpe is Lil Chuck and he's taking his one man skiffle band to Wanaka for the Festival of Colour Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Rob Mokaraka
Playwright, actor and mental health advocate Rob Mokaraka (Ngāpuhi and Ngāi Tūhoe) joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Early Goldie sells for $89,625
The painting Souvenirs from the Field of Battle by Charles Frederick Goldie was painted in 1890 when the artist was 20. The masterpiece sold tonight at Webb's Auction House. Audio
The underground fashion week redefining the industry
Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa was launched in 2024 by a group of wāhine frustrated by the lack of spaces to showcase Aotearoa's creative scene.
