Culture
Jennifer Ludlum returns to stage as fierce matriarch
Jennifer Ludlum is on stage again and this time, as a ferocious, complicated and dramatic matriarch in Silo's Mother Play. Written by American Pulitzer-winning playwright, Paula Vogel, it first… Audio
Government releases long-awaited creative and culture strategy
The government has released a creative and culture strategy to boost the industry by 2030. Audio
In windy Welly, creativity reigns
Despite the scandals and leaky pipes, Wellingtonians want the rest of the nation to know that their city is still unbeatable.
For the love of Wellington
Despite the scandals and leaky pipes, Wellingtonians want the rest of the nation to know that their city is still unbeatable Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Dick Move, Earl Sweatshirt, and Anna von Hausswolff. Audio
The Big Sing finale in Dunedin
RNZ's own Bryan Crump is the MC for tomorrow night's Gala Concert and joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Could old-school tools change how we garden?
Beth Pearsall wants to revive the ancient skill of scything. She loves swishing the sharp-bladed tool through her own garden and holds workshops to teach others about the scythe and its uses. Audio
Pasifika uni students represent Aotearoa at world's largest canoe race
Two University of Auckland Pasifika engineering students left for Hawai'i on Wednesday to compete in the Queen Lili'uokalani Canoe Race.
Ah Tua & MAYJUN
In this episode we celebrate New Zealand Fashion Week chatting to the team behind the Pacific Fusion Fashion Show Friend of the show Hales come in to chat his project with a couple of mates called… Audio
World News Wrap for 28 August 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
We’ve been 'trolling' since the beginning
David Rudrum is an English lecturer at the University of Huddersfield and the author of Trolling Before the Internet: An Offline History of Insult, Provocation, and Public Humiliation in the Literary… Audio
From the NZ Wool Growers Board to the runways of Delhi
Pranay Baidya came to New Zealand for his education and now runs his own fashion label in Delhi, India. He's back in NZ for a series of trunk shows and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
When should you use an em dash?
Managing editor of Te Herenga Waka University Press Ashleigh Young joins Emile Donovan to discuss the merits of the em dash and its friends: the comma, the semicolon, the ellipsis, and the period. Audio
Autaia and Dani Kionasina
We recap 2025's Pacific Music Awards and play you back our chat with one of the nights big winners Janay tells us about her time down south and we chat to some awesome creatives Audio
Taranaki business stamps its mark on crazy world of US trading cards
A New Plymouth business is stamping its mark on the crazy world of American sports trading cards and sporting memorabilia. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
World News Wrap
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio
NZ Fashion Week returns
Auckland is once again playing host to the fashion industry's most influential players as New Zealand Fashion Week returns. Owner Feroz Ali spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Kingsland locals fight liquor licence renewal for bar
Loud music, yelling and substantial fights are among the grievances listed in a petition to block an Auckland bar's liquor licence from being renewed. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Regional Wrap: The Record Keeper of Geraldine
In South Canterbury, Geraldine is home to a unique vinyl and coffee outlet called The Record Keeper. It's entirely powered by solar power and a bit of a stage for up and coming musicians Next week… Audio
