Culture
The Mixtape: Dub multi-instrumentalist Pachyman
Our guest this week is Pachyman, an LA-based, Puerto Rican DJ and multi-instrumentalist producer. On his RNZ Mixtape, Pachyman pays tribute to legends like King Tubby, Scientist, and Lee "Scratch"… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tangi for Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi urges strength in unity
Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi, a founder and champion of the kōhanga reo movement, is to be laid to rest this morning at Rāhui marae in Tikitiki near East Cape.
Waitangi Day with Tu Natanahira
It's Waitangi Day, and it's also our second week back so we felt talking a day off might be pushing it. We're joined on the show by RNZ Maori News Journalist, Tu Natanahira, who's reporting from… Audio
Bringing the Nordic sound to Aotearoa
Swedish-Finnish vocalist and educator Anna Fält is touring Aotearoa this month, holding workshops on the unique sound and history of Nordic folk singing. Audio
Myth Takes: Homer's Odyssey
Nights' resident classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson unpacks the epic homecoming story from antiquity in light of the new Christopher Nolan film adaptation slated for 2026. Audio
Nga wai hono I te po attends Waitangi celebrations
Te Kuini Māori, Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen attended Waitangi celebrations yesterday for the first time since becoming the Māori monarch. Māori News Editor Taiha Moilyneux reports. Audio
Alayna & Grammy's Recap
Another Tuesday, Another Episode! So'omalo sits down with alayna to talk about her first single in over a year, Janay discovers she has gone viral on TikTok, and Harry comes to grips with the Luka… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal members welcomed onto Te Whare Rūnanga marae
Members of the Waitangi Tribunal have been welcomed onto Te Whare Rūnanga marae ahead of the arrival of Kuini Ngā Wai hono i te pō, - the Kiingitanga and Te Pāti Māori. Māori news Journalist… Audio
Māori Queen to attend Waitangi celebrations
Kuini Nga wai hono I te po - the Māori queen - is expected to attend Waitangi celebrations on Tuesday supported by a contingent of the Kiingitanga movement. RNZ Māori news editor Taiha Molyneux spoke… Audio
Iwi leaders lay out goals at Iwi Chairs Forum
Iwi leaders have been laying out their goals for the year at Te Tii Marae as part of Waitangi commemorations, where they say Kotahitanga, or unity, has been high on the agenda. Ngāti Kahungunu iwi… Audio
More than 300 assemble for Iwi Leaders Forum in Waitangi
Attendees are expecting a heated atmosphere in Waitangi on Monday where more than 300 people have assembled for the Iwi Leaders forum. Māori news Journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Kōhanga Reo movement founder Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi dies
The late Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi who founded the Kōhanga Reo movement is being praised for reviving te reo Māori and keeping the language alive. Māori Language Commission Chief Executive Ngahiwi… Audio
Waitangi National Trust Chair on Waitangi Day preparations
Preparations are well underway for Waitangi Day celebrations. Hundreds of people made their way to the iconic Te Tii Marae on Monday morning for a dawn ceremony unveiling a refurbished wharenui… Audio
Iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae reopens
The iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae in Waitangi has reopened after completing the first stage of a restoration project. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ dancer and choreographer named one to watch in prestigious US Dance Magazine
New Zealand dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Loughlan Prior has been named one of '25 to Watch' in 2025 in the prestigious US publication Dance Magazine. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
The man who has three new years parties
Danny Karatea-Goddard's life is flush with New Year celebrations. Audio
First Week Wrapped
Remember $2 shops? we're talking true $2 only stores, So'omalo does and he wants to tell you all about them. Janay debut's her new segment hear me out and she might of convinced us on a new workplace… Audio
