Arts
Health NZ apologises to abuse survivor after ignoring sculpture complaint
The survivor's 2012 complaint was ignored - she had since made another complaint this year resulting in the removal of the sculpture.
The 'strange process' that got Badjelly on TV
For over 50 years, Spike Milligan's deliciously pernicious witch Badjelly has been hugely popular in New Zealand. Audio
Independent cinemas see audience numbers slowly increase
Independent cinemas across the country hit hard by Covid are seeing audience numbers picking up - but the recovery is slow. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio
Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean dies
"Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared," wrote Parton.
'I almost wept with excitement and with joy': Witi Ihimaera
A scheme to foster talented young Māori writers is a "mighty mentor programme," Witi Ihimaera says. Audio
Not even an earthquake could stop the Vanity Fair Oscar party
Hollywood's actual parties begin and the annual Vanity Fair soiree is the most glam among them.
Strength from Samoan/Maori identity - Matatini performer
The largest kapa haka festival in the world came to an end on Saturday. Audio
What Anatoly Liberman Thinks of The English Language
Kim Hill sits down with linguist and etymologist Anatoly Liberman to talk about words – their meaning, their history and how languages evolve. Audio
Next Te Matatini venue in doubt as festival grows to record size
The chief executive of the largest kapa haka festival in the world, says organisers will need to rethink where the competition is hosted.
Stars assemble for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize
A twisty awards season rocked by LA wildfires and a racist tweet scandal reaches its climax with the 97th Academy Awards gala on Monday.
'There's no sheet music, there's also no plan': Meet improv trio The Necks
What will The Necks play at their Auckland Town Hall show on 7 March? No one - including the three band members - will know until they're actually playing it. Video, Audio
Netflix star Martin Henderson: 'It's very nurturing' to be in NZ more
The Kiwi has needed soothing recently since becoming embroiled in a "horrific" catfishing scam in which countless people have been contacted by someone claiming to be him. Video, Audio
Album keeps Maribou State musician 'sane' during health complications
The pair have released their first album in seven years.
Turning the Aotearoa screen industry green
Have you ever considered how green that TV show or movie you're watching is? Non-profit organisation, Greenlit is now working alongside Aotearoa productions leading the screen industry towards a… Audio
'Just doesn't fit': Friends of Gene Hackman and wife grapple with their deaths
Close and longtime friends of the couple say they seemed to be in good health at their most recent encounter.
Pacific Pride Christchurch hero and dancer Vui Suli Tuitaupe
This weekend marks the beginning of Pride Christchurch, with events across the month. In a week's time Poneke Wellington joins in the festivities. As part of Pride, Sunday 2 March saw the third… Audio
Regional Wrap: culture and heritage in Hokianga village Kohukohu
Kohukohu, a village on the Hokianga Harbour was according to Te Tai Tokerau tradition so named by legendary Polynesian explorer Kupe. Angry at food from a hangi being insufficiently cooked, Kupe swore… Audio
Arts and culture participation for 12-year-olds shows better wellbeing and relationships
A new report by AUT's Te Ipukarea Research Institute shows 12-year-olds who participate in arts and culture through extra-curricular and free-time activities experience better wellbeing, peer… Audio
Aotearoa arts collective FAFSWAG at Melbourne's Asia Topa
Aotearoa Queer indigenous arts collective FAFSWAG is in Melbourne showcasing their latest work at the Asia Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts. The three-week festival lights up the city bringing… Audio
