Culture
A Harry Potter villain is now an unlikely new-year mascot in China
With the Year of the Horse in view, an unexpected face has emerged in China as a symbol of fortune.
Nights at the Museum: The Disgusting Food Museum
Based in the Swedish city of Malmo, the Disgusting Food Museum features more than 80 foods from dozens of countries, including fermented shark, baby mice wine, fertilized egg and yes, even Vegemite. Audio
Kiwis find bad language on air increasingly offensive
Broadcasting Standards Authority chief executive Stacey Wood breaks down the findings with Emile. Audio
Te Papa's unseen national art collection
The Listener's Paul Little has spoken to critics, artists and gallerists who argue that a significant part of our visual story remains unseen and untold. Paul tells Emile why it's such a missed… Audio
Marama director on his anti-colonial Maori Gothic horror
Mārama follows a young Māori wahine's journey to the north of England in the mid-1800s, seeking information about her family. Audio
At The Movies Trailer 2026
Join RNZ's reviewers in the best seat in the house as they review the latest movies. Audio
The Mixtape: Joel Shadbolt
Joel Shadbolt is the frontman and lead guitarist of L.A.B. With multiple number-one singles, platinum-selling albums, and a raft of Aotearoa Music Awards to their name, L.A.B have become one of the… Audio
The Sampler: Fazed on a Pony
Tony Stamp assesses the second album from local musician Peter McCall and band. Audio
Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson
Maggie Tweedie chats with Jason Williamson of minimalist Nottingham punk duo Sleaford Mods, covering the band's gritty new album The Demise of Planet X, upcoming April shows in Wellington and… Audio
Muroki dials in to celebrate his long-awaited debut album
Muroki is back in Aotearoa from Berlin to celebrate the release of his debut album, Amber Skies. He spoke to Music 101 about how the record came together and what's in store as he hits the road for a… Audio
The Weekend: Latin Festival
Time to highlight a weekend event - and we're heading to Christchurch! Tomorrow you can feel the beat of salsa and cumbia, and smell fresh empanadas and arepas. The Latin Cultural Fest is bringing… Audio
Camp ovens, bullockies and other tales from the bush
King Country farmer Lew Pickens' passions hark back to his days clearing land in Northland - camp oven cooking and driving bullock teams. He has a woolshed full of early tools and farming machines in… Audio
Young New Zealanders say the system is broken and they feel powerless to fix it
Susana Lei'ataua talks to Outward Bound CEO Malindi MacLean. Audio
Bookmarks with Hone Kouka
It's time for Bookmarks, and today we're joined by celebrated playwright and director Hone Kouka A special 30th anniversary production of his play 'Waiora Te Ukaipo - The Homeland' returns to the… Audio
Why the new Waikato Regional Theatre is creating a buzz
Over the weekend a brand-new theater opened on Hamilton's Victoria street, it kicked off with an opening show from Teeks on Friday and spent the weekend hosting Dave Dobbyn. The Waikato Regional… Audio
Renovations begin for one of Rātana's most important buildings
The renovations to Manuao, the iconic building at the centre of large community events, are expected to take 11 months.
Live music: Bazurka
Bazurka is a seven-piece ensemble based in Wellington, New Zealand. The band specialises in traditional folk songs rooted in the rich tapestry of the Balkans, as well as Greek folk music. They have a… Audio
Why did fashion make us so mad in 2025?
While fashion can be a source of pleasure, pain and humor, this year it was more likely to inspire something else: pure, unadulterated rage.
NZ Live: Best performances of 2025!
We're celebrating some of the best performances of the year 2025 has been a huge year for NZ Live, which celebrated its 20th anniversary with an entire month of extended birthday performances from… Audio
