Storytelling
The whakapapa of a story from imagination to understanding, laid out by Lyttelton poet Ben Brown
Ben Brown (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Koroki, Ngāti Paoa) speaks about the power of imagination and its deep roots in te ao Māori at the 2021 WORD Christchurch Festival. Audio
Karena Kelly: Translating Dr Seuss into te reo Māori
Dr Karena Kelly, a specialist in Māori language and linguistics, took on the task of translating Seuss’ last book published before his death Oh, The Places You’ll Go. Audio
Museums as physical spaces for Pacific storytelling
Pacific Academic Albert Refiti is off to New York to do a research placement at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The senior Art and Design lecturer at AUT says museums are an important physical… Audio, Gallery
'The Untold': taking listeners inside life-changing stories
Imagine getting right into the middle of a true story developing around you while you're listening. That's the narrative approach taken in' The Untold', a BBC show telling stories about life in modern… Audio
Going into a downward spiral: 'Short Cuts'
You encounter a rude shop assistant, there are fireworks in your neighbourhood at what is quite clearly the wrong time of the year, or the parking space you had your eye on is lost because somebody… Audio
Whether cutting daisies or cutting hair is involved, lives are being transformed
Sharon Lam, Gem Wilder, Curti Icon, Freya Daly Sadgrove, and Hana Pera Aoake explore the theme of transformation in a lively session of True Stories Told Live, recorded in association with the NZ Book… Audio
Something for the Weekend
If you're in Hamilton this weekend, head down to Garden Place for an outdoor storytelling experience Audio
Nick Malmholt - Soap Star
Nick Malmholt is script producer on Shortland Street. Since he kissed goodbye to his career in journalism, Malmholt has worked as a writer, executive producer and creator on productions around the… Audio
History - and the hardest word to say
Professor Giselle Byrnes, Massey University professor of History, on asking questions of the past and when and how we say sorry. Audio
Top slams: Anis Mojgani
Anis Mojgani has been called the best poetry slammer alive. He is a two-time champion of the US Individual National Poetry Slam, and has been touring around the world for more than a decade, holding… Audio
Tall tales and true…
Did you hear the one about the heading dog who split in half? Or the Phantom Canoe? or the Legend of Tunnel Beach? They're all part of New Zealand's wild and woolly folklore - retold and illustrated… Audio, Gallery
BAFTA winner Kimberley Hikaka
Kiwi Kimberley Hikaka's CV in film production includes work on the hugely successful British ITV series Downton Abbey and now a BAFTA as co-producer of a drama series about a man wrongly accused of… Audio
New Zealand Young Writers Festival
Dunedin's about to host the country's first festival dedicated to young writers - and new forums for writing. City councillor and playright Aaron Hawkins has organised the event, with panel… Audio
Glory in their Eyes
For many New Zealanders, Gallipoli was to be the biggest adventure of their lives. To them fighting for King and Country was a calling and an honour, fresh-faced young men with glory in their eyes set… Audio, Gallery
Catastrophes lay bare many truths
Rebecca Macfie, Lloyd Jones and Gaylene Preston discuss dealing creatively with tough stuff through non-fiction, family memoir, and television drama at the 2014 Christchurch Word Writers and Readers… Audio
Manawa Ora: Stories from the Street
Truth, trust and telling your story is what Manawa Ora: Stories from the Street, is all about. Marginalised South Auckland rangatahi are teamed-up with top artistic mentors to develop a creative… Audio
Te Reo Wainene o Tua - Storytelling in te reo Māori
Tamati Waaka says that for many marae across Aotearoa there is always that funny whanau member that can tell a good story, whether it's an uncle or aunty, it's always that person who can tell a… Audio
Sharing stories of abuse and violence is the way to stop it
A man who used to beat up his family says sharing stories of abuse is the way to stop it. Audio
Lancaster Park: Field Theory
Memories of Christchurch's Lancaster Park are sought for a new art project called Field Theory. For nearly four years Lancaster Park (AMI/Jade Stadium) has lain dormant on the edge of the city, yet… Audio
World War One - A contemporary conversation
A new exhibition called World War One - A contemporary conversation, the National Library of New Zealand is reflecting on the history and repercussions of war and conflict. As well as displaying some… Audio