Arts
Sundays at Four: Jian Liu
Award-winning Chinese/New Zealand pianist Jian Liu weaves together pairs of piano works by Chinese and New Zealand composers in this beautifully-curated concert, recorded at The… Audio
Wairarapa aims to rekindle the magic of times gone by
For many of us, watching a movie will usually mean logging on to an on-line platform. However, an initiative in Wairarapa is aiming to rekindle the magic and nostalgia of enjoying classic movies as… Audio
Television Critic: The Paper, The Morning Show S4, & Platonic S2
Our TV critic Dom Corry reviews a brand new spin-off of 'The Office'. 'The Paper' The Paper is an American mockumentary sitcom series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. In Toledo, Ohio, a same… Audio
Co-director defends Ardern documentary against criticism
Prime Minister received a standing ovation when it premiered at Sundance, but some critics say there are glaring oversights.
The problem with dropping art history from curriculum
These may be the last years students can study art history comprehensively at NCEA level, but why is that important?
Publishing powerhouse and poet Mary McCallum
When it comes to recognising exciting new writers Mary McCallum is a powerhouse. Audio
Regional Wrap: the sculpture gardens of Kaupapakapa and Kaipara
Kaukapapa is a 40-minute drive North-West of Tamaki Makaurau, and a gateway to the Kaipara. Audio
Who's in charge of telling the story of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern?
No documentary this year will likely come under as much scrutiny and discussion. Directed by Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz and on general release in New Zealand from September 25, Prime Minister… Video, Audio
The problem with dropping art history from the curriculum
There has been shock and concern amongst the arts and education world following the axing of Art History from the school curriculum. Audio
Fast Favourites with actor Nicola Kāwana
Nicola Kāwana has been a familiar face to Kiwi audiences for decades. A graduate of Toi Whakaari, Nicola's acting career spans film, television and theatre. Audio
The Mixtape: Gareth Shute
The author of five non fiction books about music and creativity in Aotearoa, Gareth Shute's latest is called Songs From the Shaky Isles: A Short History of Popular Music in New Zealand. He also writes… Audio
The Sampler: Jens Lekman
Tony Stamp investigates a new album called Songs For Other People's Weddings, by Swedish pop musician Jens Lekman, who has made a career pivot into actual wedding singing, and co-authored a book about… Audio
Majic on final Kōkōuri EP Mutuwhenua
The kaupapa Māori waiata project has released its third EP, Mutuwhenua. Led and organised by mātanga reo Hana Mereraiha with Majic alongside a range of other singers, it features production by Rory… Audio
Co-founders of Wāhine in Jazz Francesca Parussini and Na'amah Cheiban
The Tamaki Makaurau-based organisation have for three years been advocating for female jazz musicians in Aotearoa, celebrating with the release of a live recording by Wave Infinity Junction… Audio
Tiki Taane on why he's taken his music off Spotify
The latest musician to remove his music from the platform isn't shy about speaking out, in fact he's released a track called 'Bye Bye Spotify'. He tells Kara "this isn't my first rodeo making protest… Audio
Victoria Kelly: Requiem for a symphony
Award-winning composer Victoria Kelly's latest requiem commissioned by the NZSO is an interpretation of a thirteenth-century liturgy in a modern context. Audio
The 2025 WOW Supreme Winner
The 2025 WOW Supreme Award Winner is American design duo Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould for their latex creation 'Tsukomogami'. Audio
Burlesque is as popular as ever
Evana De Lune is one of Australia's most well-known burlesque performers. She talks to Mihingarangi about the contemporary appeal of burlesque. Audio
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Creative and podcaster, Chey Milne is attempting to keep the transition of te reo intergenerational in his own whare - and beyond - with some cool kaupapa! Audio
