Culture
In pictures: Thousands celebrate kapa haka, kai, connection at Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival
The biennial Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival, held at Ōtiria Marae, near Moerewa, is described as "a celebration of all things Ngāti Hine".
X-ray glass to military tank glass: the reusing of vintage camera lens
Today many of us have a fancy camera built into the phones in our pockets. These digital cameras do a lot of the creative work automatically for us. Which has led to a resurgence in interest in the… Audio
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
Major changes at New Zealand International Film Festival
There have been major changes this week at Whanau Marama New Zealand International Film Festival which is set to kick off in just a few months. The board has disestablished the positions of three key… 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.
Pania & IAC
We have some cool out of town guests visit us for some yarns. So'omalo catches up with a guest he's interviewed before IAC Music and Janay meets Pania who has been making a stir the last few years… Audio
What we found inside a mystery time capsule unearthed at Parliament
Security staff initially feared the silver cylinder might be a bomb. Audio
Lou'ana & The Cast of Love Mum
The Cast of Love Mum join us ahead of kicking off the last shows of their tour in Auckland The Dazzling Lou'ana chats with Janay about her latest music We hear more reasons why So'omalo isn't a fan of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 March 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us to discuss changes to the RMA, there are concerns from hospital specialists over plans to outsource procedures to the private sector, an… Audio
Why does the world love Native American culture so much?
What started as a look at the worldwide appropriation, exploitation and debasement of Native American culture, turned into a study of its rich influence on fashion, sports, politics and… Video, Audio
Mahuia Bridgman Cooper: Creating emotion composing for film and television
In film and television, it's the role of the composer to enhance and evoke emotion. Award-winning Auckland-based musician, Mahuia Bridgman Cooper, has worked across various genres and music styles for… Audio
Regional Wrap: Mercury Bay with Sally Samins
Each week Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of the country for our regional wrap. This week we're in the Thames-Coromandel area at Mercury Bay. There's a vibrant hub of artists and a… Audio
This is Nom*d: Retrospective look at iconic Dunedin fashion label
It's been almost 40 years of the iconic Dunedin label Nom*d. Launched in 1986, the label has proudly stayed based in Dunedin for the past four decades. To mark the occasion a retrospective exhibition… Audio
Preserving Tonga's rare and traditional songs
A new creative hub is helping New Zealand-born Tongans reconnect with their heritage, all while preserving Tongan culture.
Kulaiwi Hawaiian performance
Kulaiwi & Kaumakaiwa is a collective of award-winning Hawaiian performers in Aotearoa right now for Auckland's Art Festival. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, featuring Bunchy's Big Score, The Lewis Express, and Lucy Dacus. Audio
JUGA and Jason Suttie
We catch up with JUGA who has a new single out and hear about what she has been up to since winning the 2023 edition of Stand Up Stand Out, Jason Suttie joins us ahead of the latest King In The Ring… Audio
George Villa & Team Pineula
We talk Waka Ama with two young superstars from Team Pineula George Villa tells us about his new single out this Friday! So'omalo tells us about his time down at WOMAD Audio
Feature interview: BTS at a Japanese school
Serve lunch, scrub the floors and then learn about maths and reading. It's how the day goes for primary school students in Japan where character building is prioritized alongside academics. Filmmaker… Audio
A space for connection - centre in Queenstown built on community
Making that settling-in process a little easier, the small and welcoming Happiness House has been making an big impact on several lives in Queenstown. Audio
