Arts
Saxophonist Jess Gillam is coming to NZSO
On the world's classical music stage, Jess Gillam is making a big splash. It's 20 years since Jess first found a saxophone in her hometown of Ulverston, Cumbria in England's northwest. Jess is on her… Audio
How actor Ellie Smith's time as a care home entertainer inspired a hit play
The London-based New Zealander was at a loose end during the Covid lockdowns when she put her mind to writing a new one-woman play.
Henry-Anguna crowned Miss Cook Islands 2025
The Miss Cook Islands Association successfully revived the national pageant this year, since its previous staging in 2019.
Artist invites public to lead him blindfolded 'on path of their choosing'
Tầm Tã - Soaked in the Long Rain explores the life and work of Trần Lương over the last three decades.
All art is politics: acclaimed Australian artist Mike Parr's controversial performance
All art is politics: Acclaimed Australian artist Mike Parr's controversial performance. Audio
A story or two to tell: 25th anniversary of The White Stripes debut in NZ
A leap of faith: 25th anniversary of The White Stripes remarkable debut in NZ. Audio
Regional Wrap: working with kelp in the Waitaki
Regional Wrap: working with kelp in the Waitaki. Audio
The Dry House: Alison Bruce in her most challenging role yet
Award-winning actor Alison Bruce is one of the country’s most versatile and experienced stage and screen actors.
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Tauranga Art Gallery: part of $306 million redevelopment of the city's cultural heart
Tauranga Art Gallery reopens in $306 million redevelopment of city's cultural heart. Audio
Fast Favourites: TV presenter and journalist Laura Tupou
Fast Favourites: TV presenter and journalist Laura Tupou. Audio
The Mixtape: Mel Parsons
Ten years on from her last Mixtape appearance, the esteemed singer-songwriter joins us to share songs from some of her favourite Christchurch musicians. Audio
It's all going swimmingly for Jed Parsons
Fresh from his first stint co-hosting the Scrolls, the Ōtautahi entertainer and musician has released a new single called 'I Might Go Swimming'. He phones in from Tauranga to give Kara the low down. Audio
From the AMAs to America, Fazerdaze isn't phased
Amelia Murray won Album of the Year and Best Solo Artist at the AMAs earlier this year for Soft Power, an LP that was a labour of love over many years. It paid off, netting her a Silver Scroll… Audio
Melbourne's Georgia Knight debuts first album in Christchurch
The Naarm Melbourne singer-songwriter is spending time in Otautahi to work on new material, and celebrate the release of her debut album Beanpole, which came out on Friday. She joins Kara to talk… Audio
Indie-pop quartet There's a Tuesday are flush with success
The two-time Silver Scroll nominees and Christchurch locals join Kara in-studio for a chat about a big year which featured the release of their debut album Blush. Audio
Backstage at the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
Kara Rickard and Tony Stamp report back from a big night in Otautahi Christchurch, speaking backstage at the Isaac Theatre with Musical Director Delaney Davidson, and nominees There's a Tuesday… Audio
Out the Gate: a conversation about incarceration
The veteran actor and director Jim Moriarty and writer Helen Pearse Otene discuss their latest theatrical offering, Out the Gate, about people managing their lives after time in prison and we'll look… Audio
Neil Ieremia's 'Black Grace' celebrates 30 years
As this unique Kiwi dance group celebrates a big anniversary, it's balancing its creative vision with a tight budget and an agile approach - on and off stage
Thirty years of dance for Black Grace
As this unique Kiwi group celebrates a big anniversary, it's balancing its creative vision with a tight budget and an agile approach - on and off stage Audio
Film Review: Kate Rodger's verdict on the Pike River film
Kate Rodger joins Jesse to review Pike River and Good Fortune. Both in cinemas now. Audio
