Arts
Why does the world love Native American culture so much?
What started as a look at the worldwide appropriation, exploitation and debasement of Native American culture, turned into a study of its rich influence on fashion, sports, politics and… Video, Audio
Mahuia Bridgman Cooper: Creating emotion composing for film and television
In film and television, it's the role of the composer to enhance and evoke emotion. Award-winning Auckland-based musician, Mahuia Bridgman Cooper, has worked across various genres and music styles for… Audio
Regional Wrap: Mercury Bay with Sally Samins
Each week Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of the country for our regional wrap. This week we're in the Thames-Coromandel area at Mercury Bay. There's a vibrant hub of artists and a… Audio
Why does Kate Bush mean so much to so many?
The less we see of Kate Bush it seems the more she is beloved. Seldom in the public spotlight, the artist gained a whole new legion of fans when her song 'Running Up That Hill' became a hit again… Audio
This is Nom*d: Retrospective look at iconic Dunedin fashion label
It's been almost 40 years of the iconic Dunedin label Nom*d. Launched in 1986, the label has proudly stayed based in Dunedin for the past four decades. To mark the occasion a retrospective exhibition… Audio
Cocktails in the new Circa bar with Ginette McDonald
Every week on RNZ's Culture 101 we ask an artist to share their love of culture and the cultural heroes that inspire them. In actor Ginette McDonald's case they're some of the people closest to her. Audio
Adam Kay – On Tour
Former NHS doctor and best-selling author Adam Kay is returning to New Zealand with his show This Is Going to Hurt Live. Audio
Dichen Lachman: The mind-bending Severance season 2 finale
As the Season 2 finale of the American science fiction psychological thriller Severance drops this weekend, we catch up with Australian actress, Dichen Lachman who plays Gemma aka Ms Casey. Audio
Preserving Tonga's rare and traditional songs
A new creative hub is helping New Zealand-born Tongans reconnect with their heritage, all while preserving Tongan culture.
Weekend Stuff: interior design
How should I group my arm chairs? Should I use dark or light colours in the bathroom? Do I use wallpaper or paint? These, and questions like them, are all questions about interior design. And they're… Audio
Colour. What is it? How do you make it?
Colour. It's all around us, but easy not to notice. But where do all these hues come from, and what do they represent? Katharine Allard is a pretty good person to ask - she's an ink and paint making… Audio
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale retrospective a retrospective
Lovers of animation are getting together this weekend for the second ever Wellington Animation Film Festival. The event has been organised by a group of French creatives living in Aotearoa and… Audio
Hen's parties and hot dogs: Christchurch's The Strip in pictures
Christchurch's The Strip has been brought to life in a digital collection of photographs from 2000.
New Zealand magic act fools Penn & Teller
Wellington-based trio Laser Kiwi have managed to impress two of the biggest names in magic. Video, Audio
Wellington magicians wow Penn & Teller
A Wellington-based performance trio, Laser Kiwi, has successfully fooled magicians Penn & Teller on their tv show. Degge Jarvie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
A look back on 20 years of Youtube
This year, video platform Youtube, reached its 20th year on the internet. Morning Report producer Troy Matich takes a look back. Audio
Podcast Critic: The Telepathy Tapes and Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud
Alan Doak reviews supernatural focuses podcast The Telepathy Tapes hosted by Ky Dickens. Audio
A love letter to fallen Irish music icons
Camille O'Sullivan is an Irish-French musician, vocalist and actress. Previously an award-winning architect and portrait painter, she is known for her interpretations of the songs of Nick Cave,Tom… Audio
Shine On | Episode 6: Inspiration to Paint
Sally Burton, a celebrated artist, has always been intrigued by Katherine Mansfield's 'bold recklessness'. Her fascination with Mansfield began at Nelson Girls' College. Video
Shine On | Episode 7: Inspiration to Risk
We feature father-daughter writing duo CK Stead (on the Ockham shortlist for poetry) and Charlotte Grimshaw, both winners of the Mansfield Menton Fellowship (Karl in 1972, Charlotte in 2024). Video