Arts
Group Chat: Does it matter if Taylor Swift's album isn't good?
Right, it's time now for Group Chat, our chance to talk about all the conversations filling up your chats, the topics discussed at the school gate or in the office kitchen. Today Jesse is joined by… Audio
Screentime: The Twelve s2, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and more
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about season two of the Sam Neill-led drama The Twelve. Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the latest iteration of Netflix's serial killer anthology… Audio
The world's record holding foot archer - yes really.
Shannen Michaela is a Guinness world record holding foot archer yes you heard that right, she can do a handstand and fire a bow with her feet at the same time. And that's just one of the amazing feats… Audio
'Culture is everything': Te Maeva Nui unites Cook Islanders
In a vibrant display of cultural pride, Cook Islanders gave their all on stage at the Te Maeva Nui New Zealand. Audio
High Notes: Suzanne Lynch on 60 years in the music industry
It's time for our music feature and today Jese is joined by Suzanne Lynch of 'The Chicks' fame to play a selection of songs from her career. Suzanne was discovered at age 14 and formed 'The Chicks'… Audio
Podcast Tuesday: America and record labels examined
Elliot Childs shares his listening picks: David Farrier's Flightless Birds States of Independence Both available wherever you get your podcasts! Audio
Hawke's Bay Festival marks 10th anniversary
Hawke's Bay Arts Festival kicks off next week and it's marking its 10th anniversary. Audio
Best Song Eva: Tom Sainsbury
Comedian, actor and writer Tom Sainsbury is hitting the road with his new stand-up show 'Lessons Not Learnt' over the next few weeks. Audio
The Sampler: Collection From Second Year by Birdlings Flat
Tony Stamp looks at a new collection of sincere acoustic singalongs from Otautahi Christchurch. Audio
Te Kahureremoa Taumata on new series Tukanga
Te Kahureremoa Taumata is an artist based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, her work spans music, storytelling, visual art and education. She is part of a new series on Whakaata Māori called Tukanga which… Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Mark Leishman to review The Teacher Who Promised the Sea, The World at War and Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. Audio
The Weekend
It's Friday night - so it's time now to take a look at what New Zealanders have planned for the weekend. Let's head to Manawatu where the Palmy Drag Fest is underway. Producer Ricky Beirao is with me… Audio
Artist prevails in court bid to stop sale of work
Internationally renowned artist Yaacov Agam has succeeded in the latest step of his legal battle to stop his work being sold against his will.
'Scares the hell out of me': James Cameron on the threat of AI
The Hollywood director has been present in the film space for many years but the emergence of AI and its power has him somewhat scared for the future.
Screentime: The Pitt, The Ballad of Wallis Island
Film and television reviewer Perlina Lau on The Pitt, a US medical drama and The Ballad of Wallis Island, a British comedy-drama. Audio
Tā moko artists study ancestral heads at Te Papa
Over the past year a group of tā moko artists have studied over 200 toi moko, or Māori ancestral heads at Te Papa with the hope of identifying their iwi and eventually returning them home. Māori News… Audio
Funding cuts threaten youth Shakespeare programme
High schoolers from around the country ran lines and paced the floor of a Wellington school last week, preparing for a Shakespeare showcase.
Shot of sea bird wins Bird Photographer of the Year
From a stunning solar eclipse shot to a surreal image of a kingfisher flying over art in the Italian alps, the winners of largest bird photography competition are in.
Arts charity opens NZ's smallest gallery
An arts charity in Hamilton has opened what they reckon is New Zealand's smallest art gallery. Arts For Health Community Trust general manager Cass Hendry spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
