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Tukua EP 7 FINAL MIX (WEB)
Just what is Maori gothic horror -- could it be an entirely new genre of film? In this episode, TUKUA attends the premiere of Marama, the first feature film written & directed by Taratoa Stappard, to… Audio
Reuben Paterson: 'an incredible sense of freedom in New York'
Maori contemporary artist Reuben Paterson moved to New York three years ago and says he feels an 'incredible sense of freedom' which carries over into his work. He has also contributed to the new… Audio
Taranaki locals get to grips with Swiss wrestling
The Olympics feature Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling and Japan is famous for sumo - but in South Taranaki it is schwingen that rules supreme.
Culture 101 Is This Thing On?, Scarlet and Shelter
Dan Slevin reviews Is This Thing On?, Bradley Cooper's comedy drama starring Will Arnett as a stand up comic navigating divorce and co parenting while rebuilding his career; the anime Scarlet, where a… Audio
Who is megastar Bad Bunny and why he sings in Puerto Rican Spanish
The Grammy Award-winning singer uses his music to uplift his culture and protest colonisation.
Why a German university is returning a Māori taonga
For Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Te Pou o Hinematioro is an ancestor, not an object.
Waitangi Day in Brisbane
Throughout our show this morning, we've been travelling around Aotearoa, to see how different communities are marking Waitangi Day. But right now, we're heading all the way cross the ditch to Brisbane… Audio
Kasey and Karena Bird in Singapore
This Waitangi Day, masterchef winners Karena and Kasey Bird have travelled all the way to Singapore. More specifically to Rise Restaurant at the magificent Marina Bay Sands, where they'll be treating… Audio
Waitangi through the lens of John Miller
At Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, there is currently a very special pop-up exhibition. It explores the powerful Waitangi protest photographs of John Miller, a… Audio
The extraordinary hospitality of Hinerupe Marae
While most of the country is in Holiday mode, or event mode today, places like Te Araroa, which were hit hard by the devastating weather, are still in a state of emergency and the clean-up continutes… Audio
Live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
We'll join RNZ's Tania Page live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to get the on-the-ground vibe! Audio
A Harry Potter villain is now an unlikely new-year mascot in China
With the Year of the Horse in view, an unexpected face has emerged in China as a symbol of fortune.
Nights at the Museum: The Disgusting Food Museum
Based in the Swedish city of Malmo, the Disgusting Food Museum features more than 80 foods from dozens of countries, including fermented shark, baby mice wine, fertilized egg and yes, even Vegemite. Audio
Kiwis find bad language on air increasingly offensive
Broadcasting Standards Authority chief executive Stacey Wood breaks down the findings with Emile. Audio
Te Papa's unseen national art collection
The Listener's Paul Little has spoken to critics, artists and gallerists who argue that a significant part of our visual story remains unseen and untold. Paul tells Emile why it's such a missed… Audio
Marama director on his anti-colonial Maori Gothic horror
Mārama follows a young Māori wahine's journey to the north of England in the mid-1800s, seeking information about her family. Audio
At The Movies Trailer 2026
Join RNZ's reviewers in the best seat in the house as they review the latest movies. Audio
