Cartoons
Cartoon curator turned detective to solve a cartoon conundrum
How do you track a cartoon? Sam Orchard is the Assistant Curator of Cartoons and Comics at The National Library of Aotearoa and he was presented with a conundrum. He talks to Jesse about turning into… Audio
Story of the Day with Robert Kelly
Gary Larson of The Far Side Fame has released his first new work in 25 years. Robert Kelly pops in to explain why now for Larson. Audio
Cartoon controversy rocks the ODT
A deeply inappropriate cartoon in the Otago Daily Times sparked demonstrations at the paper's door this week as well as discontent among the paper's own people. It reminded editors potentially… Audio
Cartoon controversy rocks the ODT
A deeply inappropriate cartoon in the Otago Daily Times sparked demonstrations at the paper's door this week as well as discontent among the paper's own people. It reminded editors potentially…
Audio'You can't be a wimp if you want to achieve greatness'
Sir Michael Hill is in the Musical Chair this morning, talking to Jim about 40 years in the jewellery business, continuing to strive and dream big, his new book, his beloved golf course and the… Audio
Stories in Sound: 'Twenty Thousand Hertz'
Twenty Thousand Hertz is the highest frequency the human ear can hear. It's also the name of a podcast for anyone who's interested in why things sound the way they do. Host Dallas Taylor's a sound… Audio
How cartoonists framed Waitangi Day
Newspaper cartoonists job is to cast a critical eye on what’s going on and sum it up in images that can be understood at a glance at that time. But author Paul Diamond tells Colin Peacock cartoons… Audio, Gallery
Cartoonist Michael Leunig: 'simplicity is beautiful'
Australian cartoonist, artist and poet Michael Leunig is the author of more than 30 books of cartoons and poetry featuring his familiar duck character, such as "Musings from the Inner Duck" and his… Audio, Gallery
Cartoons and Folklore in Oceania
Illustrator, Tokerau Wilson joins Paul Brennan in the studio to talk about Cautionary Fables and Fairytales: Oceania Edition. A fairytale comic anthology full of awesome comics inspired by folklore… Audio
Mimi Pond - I love to draw
Cartoonist, graphic novelist, writer and illustrator Mimi Pond started at National Lampoon magazine in the late 1970s. She writes for television, and penned the first full-length broadcast episode of… Audio
Disparaging cartoons of Polynesians 'not illegal' - High Court
The Labour MP Louisa Wall has failed to have cartoons depicting Polynesian families in a disparaging light declared illegal. She took the case to the High Court after also failing before the Human… Audio
Cartoonist rights
The 2015 attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo killed 12 people, injured 11 others and sparked demonstrations across Europe in support of free speech. But, says cartoonist rights advocate… Audio, Gallery
Tom Scott - Seriously Funny
Drawn Out: A seriously funny memoir is Tom Scott's account of his life so far. From his hard-knock childhood, his days on student newspapers, making friends and enemies in the corridors of power and… Audio
Human Rights Tribunal rules Fairfax cartoons 'not unlawful'
The cartoons, about school breakfasts, were unlikely to "cause hostility against or bring into contempt" Māori and Pacific peoples, the tribunal found.
Screen Gems: Cats!
While cats are the undisputed kings of the internet, they don't actually feature very prominently in TV shows and films - no doubt largely because of their notorious difficulty in being wrangled… Video, Audio
Murdoch, Munro and media
Sharon Murdoch is the first woman to have a regular cartooning spot in a New Zealand newspaper and this year became Cartoonist of the Year at the 2016 media awards. You can see her work in the Sunday… Audio
Masterpieces with Toby Morris
Cartoonist and Illustrator Toby Morris shares his favourite New Zealand comic. He's leading a masterclass with Sarah Laing at Auckland's National Writers Forum in September, running workshops, classes… Audio
Peter Bromhead: a life on the page
Peter Bromhead is one of New Zealand's most popular satirical cartoonists, and an illustrator, children's book author, newspaper columnist and interior designer. He's also most likely New Zealand's… Audio
Murray Ball - Pam Ball
Yesterday, legendary cartoonist Murray Ball, celebrated his 77th birthday. And Gisborne had a bit of a birthday present for the Footrot Flats' creator. Life-sized bronze statutes of Wal and Dog were… Audio
Masterpieces - Tom Scott
Policial satirist Tom Scott remembers his favourite election. Audio