Culture
Tama Potaka speaks to our RNZ Special Broadcast
National Minister of Maori Development Tama Potaka speaks to Mihi and Julian. Audio
Ria Hall on her latest Matariki Musical challenge with an orchestra
Woman of many talents Ria Hall joins RNZ to talk about her new Matariki musical project, politics and being a mama. Audio
Paul Goldsmith on government's commitment to the national holiday
Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Mihi and Julian in the RNZ broadcast caravan. Audio
Taiha Molyneux live from Takaparawhau / Bastion Point
Hundreds gathered at Orakei in Tamaki Makaurau to participate in Hautapu ki Takaparwha led by Ngati whatua Orakei. Audio
New film Kōkā
A new film celebrating Māori identity, wāhine, and the beauty of te ao Māori, hits the big screen today. Audio
Rangi Mātaamua on 2025's Matariki message
Professor Rangi Mātaamua speaks to Mihi and Julian about how Matariki ma Puanga has developed. Audio
Reflecting on the hautapu with Kaikaranga and Kaikarakia
Two participants in the hautapu ceremony at Tirorangi Marae reflect on their emotional experience.
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, the government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year, Iran's Supreme Leader has… Audio
Matariki highlights the star Puanga
This weekend, Aotearoa officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time, marked by the reappearance in the night sky of the star cluster. This year the focus is Matariki ma Puanga- highlighting the… Audio
Parekaia Taipata & Rei
Matariki is upon us and we walk you through some ways to celebrate it. Parekaia Taipata & Rei are our special guests for this episode Manawatia a Matariki! Audio
Drones take the skies for Matariki
Drones will be taking to the skies in Rotorua tonight to celebrate Matariki. At 8pm the light-up drones will perform a choreographed routine, with watchers on the ground able to see their movements as… Audio
Kapa Haka rookies mark Matariki
A group of kapa haka novices are planning to celebrate Matariki this weekend with their first public show. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
Ep 3 Animals and Nature
New Zealand’s landscapes are beautiful but also volatile. Earthquakes have shattered our towns, volcanoes have darkened our skies, and mountain avalanches have taken lives. Natural disasters have… Audio
Sam Cullen & Valere
We have Sam Cullen and Valere in the studio talking their latest musical ventures. Janay lets us know some Matariki events you can head to What is your nickname for your partner. Some of ours will… Audio
Maurice Gee remembered
Historian and Maurice Gee biographer Rachel Barrowman joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the life of one of New Zealand's most beloved and enduring novelists. Audio
Back to Basics - the sounds of Brazil with Leandro Vasques
In this first part of Back to Basics, Leandro Vasques talks about the history behind some genres, his musical influences and what life as a Brazilian muso in Auckland is like for him.
A mid winter feast 10,000 years in the making
The menu has been reimagined through the contemporary lens that head chef Max Gordy has become known for. He spoke to Jesse. Audio
How painting pet portraits restored artist Julia Holden
Multi-disciplinary artist Julia Holden is better known for her live performance art, clay work and animated paintings so when she started painting pets and animals, it wasn't a turn she saw coming. Audio
Good Bitches Baking: New cookbook pays homage to family
Good Bitches are still baking across the country and the collective has just released its third cookbook Familiar Foods. But it's not the classics you may be imagining but rather family recipes; some… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Mokomokai, High Altar, and vegetabke.machine.animal. Audio
