Arts
Why creativity is an important as health and exercise
We know the usual pillars of health; sleep, exercise, watch your diet and maintain social connections. Dr Daisy Fancourt says her research shows we need to add a fifth pillar, creativity. She's a… Audio
Bookmarks with Clare Bowden from Mandatory Menswear
Today for Bookmarks, we're stepping into the world of fashion with Clare Bowden, owner, founder, and designer of Mandatory menswear. It's been almost three decades since she launched the brand, and in… Audio
Taking a look at artist Fred Graham's legacy
New Zealand artist Fred Graham is recognised as a pioneer in the contemporary Maori art movement. Now two exhibitions at Pataka Art and Museum in Wellington will pay tribute to his work, after his… Audio
Every Kind of Weather: Bruce Mason plays converge for Xmas
Performer Stephen Lovatt brings a double dose of Bruce Mason to Wellington's Circa Theatre Audio
Why Oscar-winning artist quit Hollywood - and what made him return
Special make-up effects artist Kazu Hiro was lauded by the director of Fight Club as "everyone's first choice".
Lilburn Lecture 2025: Bodies of Water - Don McGlashan
In his 2025 Lilburn Lecture, New Zealand music icon Don McGlashan talks about how bodies of water have shaped him as an artist and person. Video, Audio
Prolific NZ filmmaker dies after surviving nearly a decade with cancer
New Zealand documentarian and filmmaker Costa Botes found fame creating Forgotten Silver alongside Peter Jackson in the 90s.
"Posture of our generation" Milarky sculpture
Scultpure on the Shore in Tamaki Makaurau winds up this weekend. The biennial exhibition has been showcasing more than 120 artworks by both established and emerging artists. Audio
Paying homage to the "big tree" of Cornwall Park
Artist Josh Lancaster doesn't want you to look too closely at his paintings. Instead, he hopes his work will transport people to moments in their lives and evoke their memories. Audio
Hanly House: Campaign to create artists' oasis residency
The race is on to preserve the home of two of New Zealand's most beloved artists. For 30 years the Mt Eden home of Pat and Gil Hanly has been a creative hub and base for artists all over Aotearoa. Audio
Regional Wrap: Sarjeant Gallery wins major architecture prize
This time last year we took Culture 101 on the road to the new, revamped Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui. To those unfamiliar with this Whanganui landmark, the gallery was founded in… Audio
Oscar-winning prosthetic artist on transforming "The Rock"
He's won two Oscars, worked with Hollywood A-lister actors and directors but if he's done his job well, then his work is invisible. Audio
Local jeweller Zoe and Morgan celebrate twenty years
Local jewellers Zoë and Morgan are celebrating two decades of their family business. Audio
Fast Favourites: Best actress winner Antonia Prebble
She's one of the country's most beloved actors and on Friday night, took home the New Zealand Screen Awards for Best Actress in a Series for the second time for her role in the comedy Double Parked… Audio
Ho ho ho: Comedian Chris Parker gets festive
Kiwi comedian Chris Parker is hosting The Best Christmas Comedy Show on Earth next Friday. Audio
'Letting the world know we're still here': Te Matatini champion on power of kapa haka
Kereama Wright (Te Arawa) says kapa haka is a form of rongoā, healing body, mind and spirit.
The Mixtape: Harry Ricketts
Harry Ricketts is a Wellington-based poet and educator who recently published his eleventh volume of poetry. In In this episode of The Mixtape he plays some of his favourite records and talks to Nick… Audio
French For Rabbits' Brooke Singer
As well as fronting her own acclaimed band, the singer-songwriter runs Home Alone Records, fostering acts who live and create out of Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Audio
Sam from Phoenix Foundation
Another iconic Wellington band are also celebrating a 20th anniversary. Their album Pegasus was nominated alongside BOATS for Album of the Year at the 2005 NZ Music Awards. Audio
‘Superman #1’ copy found in attic becomes most expensive comic ever sold
Three brothers from northern California discovered the issue, while clearing out their mother's attic after her death.
