Arts
Folk artist Frances Grass is back home & happy about it!
After spending eight years seeing the world Wellington folk singer-songwriter Frances Grass is finally back home. Before jetting off Frances was already a known performer, noted for her simple but… Audio
Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon selling winners sceptre to raise funds for arts project
The winner of season two of the 'Drag Race Down Under' television show has her sights set on a new sparkle - but at a great sacrifice. Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tinā star Anapela Polata'ivao is hitting notes
Anapela Polata'ivao, star of the recent hit film Tinā has announced her new project and it's a departure from her role as an actor. Audio
All Black legend opens up on health and being in arts field
The 46-year-old has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year, and opens up on what it means to be on the board of Creative New Zealand.
'It feels naive to be joyous right now, but I choose to put myself there'
In a world of fear, creativity can be our guiding light, says Wellington artist Jo Randerson, author of the new book Secret Art Powers.
The many cultures of India meet Aotearoa through radical publishing: Spoor Books
Erena and Balamohan Shingade are partners in life and in a distinctive publishing enterprise. Based in Titirangi, they describe Spoor Books as a community-oriented platform. Audio
Staging one of the world’s greatest love stories in a 60s high-fashion thriller
It's one of the greatest and most famous love stories and we already know how it ends before it begins. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is now on stage with ATC, re-envisioned in a 60s thriller, high… Audio
Jo Randerson's secret art powers revealed!
Artist Jo Randerson calls them Secret Art Powers. Superpowers that everyone, individually and collectively, has access to. Audio
How you can soon get a closer look at Gareth Morgan's giant sculptures
The economist and philanthropist will be inviting the public to wander through his private sculpture park on the western hills north of Pāuatahanui.
Porirua barbershop group makes history winning bronze in Colorado
Porirua-based barbershop group, Pacific Connection is bathing in their history-making win at the International Barbershop Chorus Competition in the US. They took home bronze for their performance in… Audio
From All Blacks to Arts Council: Keven Mealamu on what he can bring to board of CNZ
Most people will recognise former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu for his sporting success but now, a decade after retiring he's gone from the All Blacks to the Arts Council; being appointed to the… Audio
Gareth Morgan's new giant public art park set to open in Spring
If you've travelled along Transmission Gully, north of Poneke Wellington - you might have noticed through your side window giant objects starting to pop up on the western hills north of Pauatahanui… Audio
How ‘woke’ is the new Superman?
There's been criticism the new Superman movie has liberal themes. Film critic Sarah McMullan joins Jim to discuss what's new with the new Superman. Audio
Chicago the Musical: putting a showstopping spin on a scandal
Chicago is coming to Auckland with its celebrity cocktail of murder, media and music. Audio
2024 Lexus Song Quest - Semi-Final 2
Finding the opera voices of tomorrow, here is RNZ Concert's recording of the second of two semi-finals for the Lexus Song Quest 2024. Soprano Tayla Alexander and Felicity Tomkins, counter-tenor Austin… Audio
Universal Language and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story
Kate Rodger recommends Universal Language (in cinemas) and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story on Disney+. Audio
Wētā FX visual effects designer on Emmy nominations and the inspiration for Seasmoke
Wayne Stables was the visual effects supervisor for House of the Dragon season 2 and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Holly Bennett and David Farrar Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and David Farrar. Employers won't be able to stop staff from talking about their pay in new legislation being backed across… Audio
The Auckland tattoo artist featuring in Lorde's music video
The music video for Lorde's latest single, 'Hammer', has racked up three-quraters-of-a-million views on YouTube. Audio
