Culture
Adolescence: the manosphere explained
Adolescence is the TV series that everyone can't stop talking about. It follows a British family as their world turns upside down when 13-year-old Jamie is arrested for murdering a schoolmate. Audio
Javanese puppets steal show at Shakespeare Festival
An organiser says the two theatre styles share common themes.
Isla Noon, Wet Denim & Super Rugby Aupiki Preview
We have a loaded show of guests! With shows this weekend and new music out (or coming out) we have the amazing Isla Noon and the ultra cool Wet Denim in for music yarns Janay also heads down to chat… Audio
Chopper comedian: 'I've done the F word a few favours'
Twenty years' ago, Australian comedian, Heath Franklin never imagined he'd be flying around the world "with a moustache in box".
The haka that led to a serious political standoff with the powerful Privileges Committee
The Treaty Principles Bill is all but dead, but the fallout from a protest haka in Parliament has Te Pāti Māori MPs at odds with the Privileges Committee
A haka, a political standoff, and the role of tikanga
The Treaty Principles Bill is all but dead, but the fallout from a protest haka in Parliament has Te Pati Maori MPs at odds with the Privileges Committee Audio
The Pre-Panel for 8 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Olivia Wilson to discuss the news of the day. Audio
'Wellington, you’re so weird': Huge crowd gathers to watch a man fold a fitted sheet
About 700 people squashed together on Cuba Street, some stood on bins, to catch a glimpse of Dan Boerman's linen skills.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster phones in form Australia to discuss how that country is dealing with Trump's tariff crackdown and a cybersecurity issue with Australian superannuation funds. Audio
Comedian Merrick Watts' idiot's guide to wine
Merrick Watts is bringing An Idiot's Guide To Wine to New Zealand for comedy shows in Auckland and Wellington next month. Audio
Polyfest Recap with Coco Lance
Today we chat with RNZ Pacific Journalist Coco Lance about her experience at Polyfest We help (or make more confusing) daylight savings for you And should Chat GPT be your Therapist? All this and more… Audio
'On every dimension, NZ is falling behind': The struggle for 'social cohesion'
The results of a new report are so poor they even surprised the author.
'On every dimension, NZ is falling behind' with social cohesion
The results of a new report on social cohesion are so poor they even surprised the author. He says it's time we fix it, before it's too late. Audio
How Polyfest is shaping educational futures for NZ's Pacific youth
Performers are also building confidence, sharpening academic skills, and finding belonging often missing in traditional classrooms, a tutor says.
Sculpture, a language unique to the maker
Javier Murcia has spent most of his life perfecting the complexities of human pose, proportion and form.
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
Theo Shakes - united by mums
Next week, TikTok sensation Theo Shakes will debut The Play that Gets Louder - a futuristic play where wounded soldiers bond over the memories of their mothers Audio
A. C. Grayling: defending wokeism
In his latest book British philosopher and author A. C. Grayling looks at the history of cancellation and defends so-called wokeism. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, a brand new single from Flying Nun indie rock band The Bats, Australian outfit Viagra Boys, and LA-based electronic artist SAADI. Audio
Minister announces who will fill roles leading te reo Māori revitalisation
Tama Potaka announces role appointments and reappointments.
