Arts
Mohi digs into growing up in Henderson on new single
The artist catches up with Kara Rickard ahead of the release of a brave new album. Audio
Neive Strang live session on Music 101
Otepoti Dunedin's rising star Neive Strang performed songs from her brand new album Find Me in the Rabbit Hole. In recent years she's honed her skills playing with Dunedin's one and only Shayne Carter… Audio
Supergroove get nostalgic ahead of massive NZ tour
Supergroove is back and ready to electrify stages across the country with The Phenomenon Tour. This reunion tour brings together the band's original 1995 lineup, with friends Troy Kingi, Rubi Du and… Audio
Dowse Art Museum launches new exhibition, Pōhatu Roa
The Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt has just launched a new exhibition Pohatu Roa, Stories in Stone. The museum's director Karl Chitham also recently accompanied a group of Maori artists to Germany… Audio
Live from Polyfest
Polyfest started 50 years ago, with only four schools participating. It has since grown to be the largest Maori and Pacific Islands festival of its kind in the world, show-casing traditional music… Audio
50 years framing-up Aotearoa
Mark Adams is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's foremost photographers. His focus on Samoan tatau, Maori-Pakeha interactions in Rotorua, carved meeting houses, locations of significance for Ngai Tahu in… Audio, Gallery
Sculpture festival with rural backblocks flavour at Kimbolton
The tiny Manawatū town will host the biennial event for the fifth time this weekend.
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
Reb Fountain has just released her 6th album and to celebrate she's heading out on tour. Audio
Film Review: Minecraft, A Working Man and Val Kilmer
Kate Rodger reviews the latest video game adaption Minecraft, Jason Statham's now film A Working Man and a tribute to the late Val Kilmer. Audio
Volunteers work tirelessly to make Polyfest possible
While the spotlight at Polyfest is often on the performers and the vibrant cultural displays, what many don't see is the tireless work that goes on behind the scenes. Grace Fiavaai reports. Audio
Kiwi composer gets Laurence Olivier nod
Originally from Wellington, Darren Clark is nominated for one of the highest gongs in the theatre world for his composing work in the West End production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Audio
Polyfest celebrates 50 years of Polynesian culture
The 50th ASB Polyfest kicked off on Wednesday at Manukau Sports Bowl, celebrating half a century of Polynesian culture. Grace Fiavaai was there and has this report. Audio
Diversity stage comes to life at Polyfest
The 50th ASB Polyfest kicked off this week at Manukau Sports Bowl, celebrating half a century of Polynesian culture. Audio
HER Festival empowering those identifying as women
Female empowerment is being celebrated across Tamaki Makaurau at the HER Festival, co-ordinator Ella Mizrahi talks to Nathan. Audio
Jamaica's Protoje - Keeping an even keel
Jamaican reggae artist Protoje - who graced The Bowl stage at WOMAD Aotearoa this year - speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode about patties, politics and performances.
The Wellington artist with a singular focus on lens restoration
Pōneke Wellington-based artist Benni Krueger has over 1000 vintage lenses. He tells Culture 101 about his passion to restore them and give them a new lease of life in digital cameras.
From Beckett to the Quantum World at the Dunedin Arts Festival
When it comes to innovative performance, designer and theatre maker Martyn Roberts is something of a quiet tour de force. This season he's been juggling work on no less than five new Aotearoa New… Audio
An evening of Hans Zimmer with Art of the Score podcasters
Hans Zimmer is one of Hollywood's most prolific film composers scoring more than 100 films. Some of the most beloved iconic soundtracks include Interstellar, Gladiator, Inception and The Lion King. Dr… Audio
NZ film festival had to cut jobs to stay alive - Chair
The Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival couldn't continue unless it disestablished three full-time roles, the festival chair tells RNZ's Culture 101. Audio
Regional Wrap
For our regional wrap today we're visiting Nga Motu New Plymouth to catch up with Theresa Tongi - Pacific Program Coordinator at the Govett-Brewster Gallery and co-curator of Lalaga: Le Hui Fono… Audio
