Arts
From Mamma Mia to Amélie: The vitality of the musical
The Lion King, Matilda, Wicked... big musical theatre shows no signs of dying. In Aotearoa we may not have a West End, Broadway or the long runs of the likes of some megashows in Melbourne, but local… Audio
Century old Maori carving completed after 115 years gifted to British people
Last month, a century-old Maori carving was restored and gifted to the British people. Carved originally in 1910, by master carver Tene Waitere, the pou was completed by his great-great-great… Audio
Don McGlashan shares his love of water and poetry as our National Library turns 60
"Anchor me, in the middle of your deep blue sea," sings Don McGlashan in one of his most beloved songs. McGlashan has, as a songwriter and sailor, been deeply influenced by bodies of water - rivers… Audio
Michelle Ang: The journey from The Tribe to Star Wars
Actor and director Michelle Ang is back on home turf for this weekend's Armageddon Expo - a chance for fans to meet voice behind Omega in Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Audio
The Sampler: And the Make Believers by Eden Burns
The "digital rock music" found on Eden Burns full-length debut is a departure from his usual club-friendly tracks, and the DJ sets that took him from Mosgiel to Melbourne and around the world… Audio
Joshua Worthington-Church on the Exploding Rainbow Orchestra
Back for 2025 with Volume Four, the 35 piece ensemble host an event happening across three very special nights in Auckland this November, featuring a cast of Aotearoa's finest songwriters including… Audio
Mark Williams AKA MC Slave on LoggCabin Radio
The longstanding broadcaster is bringing his unique vibes to RNZ over the Spring and Summer months, and has a preview for us. Plus he tells us what to expect from the upcoming Fat Freddy's Drop tour.
…'Asking life's biggest questions': Tauranga Arts Festival faces annual funding challenges
Previously a biannual event, this year's festival marks the start of a new yearly cycle.
Picasso painting that vanished in Spain found
The tiny 1919 'Still Life with Guitar' vanished en route to an exhibition in Granada earlier this month.
NZ Live: Yurt Party live in Christchurch!
Time for NZ Live and today things are bound to get groovy. Yurt Party are an Otautahi-Christchurch band who have sold out shows with their Balkan and Latin-inspired music. Their album '200' is out… Audio
Film Review: A 90s remake that's actually good?
Film critic Dominic Corry shares his picks of the flicks available to see now: Bugonia - the new Yorgos Lanthimos black comedy starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, in theaters next week. The Hand… Audio
Screentime: Mr Scorsese, Roofman, Pike River
Film and TV reviewer Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to talk about what he's been watching. Audio
'A little bit spooky, a little bit creepy, a little bit fun': Wellington's Halloween-themed show for horror fans
A Halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork, and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street. Audio
Halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts excited
A halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork - and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street. Wellington reporter, Mary Argue went to Thistle Hall to find out what… Audio
French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot
The objects could be quickly broken down into component parts and sold on because they aren't recognisable, an expert says.
Designing spaces for parents and children: Raukura Turei and Elisapeta Heta
For their latest installation Elisapeta Heta and Raukura Turei have designed a space inspired by the special space Kohanga Reo plays in their lives. Audio
Arts Laureate 2025: Roseanne Liang honoured with Gaylene Preston Filmmaker Award
This year's Arts Laureates have been announced with eight new artists being honoured and recognised for their exceptional work and their contribution to Aotearoa's cultural landscape and communities.
…Regional Wrap goes to Analogue Aotearoa in Te Aroha
Every week on our Regional Wrap we travel to a different place around the country and, today, nestled in the Waikato below the Kaimai Ranges it's the historic town of Te Aroha. Audio
Taniwha: following the tails of our popular shapeshifting creatures
From the news headlines to carving, from poetry and film to waiata and whakatauki the taniwha is a pervasive yet mysterious figure in our culture. Audio
