Media
Sir Ian Mune: celebrating a remarkable on-screen career
Actor, writer, and director Sir Ian Mune is being celebrated with a special retrospective curated by NZ On Screen. Audio
Polls that pressure politicians, Country Calendar’s longevity
The media piled on after one poor poll result, piling more pressure on the PM. Who calls the shots as third parties get in in the act with news media? Also: is Country Calendar current affairs… Audio
Culture 101: Tenor - My Name Is Pati and Oscar Pedictions
Film critic Kate Rodger joins Culture 101 to discuss Oscar predictions and the NZ documentary smashing the box office. Audio
Could a VC for Sergeant Manahi be revisited?
Dr Donna Morrison is a producer of the new film, Sergeant Haane, which looks at the exploits of Sergeant Haane Manahi during the battle for Takrouna in Tunisia in 1943. Afterwards he was recommended… Audio
Wellington City Library's grand opening
The Wellington City library has officially re-opened after being closed for almost seven years due to earthquake risks. RNZ reporter Krystal Gibbons reports live from the opening. Audio
Lisa Taouma: Taking Pasifika to the world
Papali'i Lisa Taouma is an award-winning documentary maker, writer, director and producer, recognised for bringing the essence of Pasifika communities to the screen. She talks to Mihingarangi about… Audio
David Szalay - Flesh
2025 Booker Prize winner Canadian-Hungarian author David Szalay is appearing at the Auckland Writer's Festival in May. His acclaimed novel Flesh tells István's rags-to-riches story from teenager to… Audio
Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business
The digital media company that took the mid-2010s by storm is synonymous with viral videos and online quizzes.
Film Review: Project Hail Mary and Oscars Chat!
Afternoons film critic Kate Rodger joins Jesse to review Ryan Gosling's latest offering Project Hail Mary and to preview the Oscars. Audio
Film Review: Project Hail Mary and Oscars Chat!
Afternoons film critic Kate Rodger joins Jesse to review Ryan Gosling's latest offering Project Hail Mary and to preview the Oscars. Audio
Covid quibbling, Iranian opinion, Peter Bassett update
Another Covid inquiry prompted plenty of pandemic pointscoring - but not so much on the plan for the next one. Also: who speaks for Iranians - and who is Peter Bassett? Audio
Podcast Critic: Sick to Death and The Birth Keepers
Afternoons Podcast Critic Jemima Huston joins Jesse to share what she's been listening to. Sick to Death by The Australian The Birth Keepers by The Guardian Audio
TV Critic: Why Riot Women has got reviewers raving!
TV Producer and Afternoons TV Critic Philippa Rennie joins Jesse to review the following: Riot Women (TVNZ+) Being Gordon Ramsay (Netflix) Audio
Culture 101: Gothic Horror, Arthouse Drama and Korean Noir
Michelle Langstone looks at three films making waves internationally, including The Bride, Maggie Gyllenhaal's punk inspired retelling of the Bride of Frankenstein story, South Korean director Park… Audio
Ron Charles: After job loss, do I still matter?
Ron Charles, a prominent American book critic, joins Jim to discuss job loss and his recent readings on the subject of self-worth. Audio
Fears of interference and influence in news
Two cases this week raised questions about influence on newsrooms from outside - and inside media companies - and sensitivities about the possibility of political interference.
War in the Middle East, political influence concerns at home
It's war in the Middle East again - stretching world news media already stressed by covering conflict. And the lack of clarity from leaders is not helping. Also controversies at two media companies… Audio
War in the Middle East, political influence concerns at home
It's war in the Middle East again - stretching world news media already stressed by covering conflict. And the lack of clarity from leaders is not helping. Also controversies at two media companies… Audio
War in the Middle East, political influence concerns at home
It's war in the Middle East again - stretching world news media already stressed by covering conflict. And the lack of clarity from leaders is not helping. Also controversies at two media companies… Audio
Frankenstein from the Bride's Perspective - Does it wor
Film critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse to review: The Bride! Tenor - My Name Is Pati Charli XCX movie The Moment Audio
