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Staging one of the world’s greatest love stories in a 60s high-fashion thriller
It's one of the greatest and most famous love stories and we already know how it ends before it begins. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is now on stage with ATC, re-envisioned in a 60s thriller, high… Audio
Regional Wrap: Greytown with Rachael Fletcher
Each week Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of the country for our regional wrap. Today Perlina heads to Greytown - which is celebrating it's Festival of Christmas and heading into… Audio
Porirua barbershop group makes history winning bronze in Colorado
Porirua-based barbershop group, Pacific Connection is bathing in their history-making win at the International Barbershop Chorus Competition in the US. They took home bronze for their performance in… Audio
From All Blacks to Arts Council: Keven Mealamu on what he can bring to board of CNZ
Most people will recognise former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu for his sporting success but now, a decade after retiring he's gone from the All Blacks to the Arts Council; being appointed to the… Audio
How Samoa's Ballroom scene is carving space for Pacific futures
Rooted in queer Black and Latinx resistance, ballroom culture is an underground art form of performance, fashion, and chosen family now finding resonance in Samoa.
Where's Jai & Imani-J
We have Where's Jai in to chat about their debut album release and tour of the country. Young Superstar Imani-J visits before her trip to write music in the USA We also talk plants and escape rooms! Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 July 2025
In today's episode, figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized… Audio
Three sites picked for potential Erebus memorial in Christchurch
The Ministry of Culture and Heritage is seeking feedback from families of the Erebus disaster about potential sites for a memorial in Christchurch. Ministry of Culture and Heritage senior officer… Audio
Chatbots being used for emotional support and advice
A survey of a 1000 children and 2000 parents in the UK has found that chatbots - like ChatGPT - are being used for emotional support, advice, and companionship. Parenting coach and neuroscience… Audio
Made You Look & ASHA
We play you back Janay's chat with Made You Look recorded at an Auckland boxing gym as the music and combat sports collide. So'omalo introduces you to ASHA an incredible singer songwriter. We also… Audio
Dunedin suburb becomes hub for Italian expats
A Dunedin seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats. Tess Brunton reports from Dunedin. Audio
Eden Park on attracting big events to Auckland
The State of Auckland report says the city has stalled, has fewer millionaires, a tough job market, and calls for urgent action to fix systemic issues. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner spoke to… Audio
Auckland is falling behind other global cities: Report
A new report says Auckland is falling behind other global cities due to poor planning, a lack of innovation, and a weak economy. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland at risk of losing 'global city' status - report
Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report. Committee for Auckland director Mark Thomas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mapuna podcast July 12 Julian Arahanga
The world premiere for Mana Moana, Mana Tangata will be in Tamaki Makaurau tomorrow. It tells the story of how Maori fought to reclaim their fishing rights. Julian Arahanga, who starred in Once Were… Audio
Up, up and away - another version of Superman hits the screen
As the James Gunn version of Superman is released in cinemas, we look at the history of a character that truly owns the word iconic Audio
The history of the world's greatest superhero
As the James Gunn version of Superman is released, we look at the history of a character that truly owns the word iconic.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring a 'bass-heavy love note to Xena Warrior Princess', a new song from Auckland folktronica artist freya, and American rapper Kevin Abstract. Audio
Tyrun & Greatsouth
Music friends Tyrun and Greatsouth return to the TAHI to tell us about their latest pursuits plus State of Origin and Silver Scrolls Chat Audio
Ep 6 Wealth and Work
From the desperate struggle for employment during the Great Depression to the rise of iconic exports like wool, kiwifruit, and dairy, this episode dives into Aotearoa’s deep-rooted work ethic. It… Audio
