Television
Wrestling and history combine in new webseries
History is rarely anything to laugh at, but the makers of a new webseries hope to inject a little humour into early 1800s Aotearoa. Colonial Combat is the brainchild of Julian Arahanga. Audio, Gallery
Television Critic: Phil Wallington
Phil reviews Heartland the series that reunites the family around the tv. Audio
Ablaze: TV Movie about the Ballantynes fire
In November 1947 a fire broke out at Ballantynes department store in Christchuch. 41 people died in the blaze. Ablaze is a new drama on TVNZ which tells the story of the workers inside the building. Audio, Gallery
Top Boy, Grand Designs NZ and Ad Astra
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz looks at British drama series Top Boy, about two London drug dealers. He'll also look at Grand Designs New Zealand and new Brad Pitt-in-space blockbuster Ad Astra. Audio
Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Following the outrage of ardent rugby fans over Spark's streaming of the RWC this weekend and grumblings about exorbitant costs - Caitlin Cherry introduces us to the free on-line streaming service… Audio
Mrs Wilson, Babylon Berlin
Film and TV reviewer Lara Strongman reviews Mrs Wilson, the true story about the grandmother of the actress who stars in it, Ruth Wilson. The three part series follows Alison Wilson as she tries to… Audio
The phenomenon of Friends
25 years on and few shows define a television era like Friends. Journalist and pop culture expert Kelsey Miller has written a book about the show and why it's such a phenomenon. Audio
Television Critic: Tony Stamp
T.V critic Tony Stamp today looks at Patrick Gower's series on weed, which has been the highest rating show on TV3 this year. He also reviews Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and… Audio
New Zealand Drama for the World
This year a project was initiated by NZ On Air, the Film Commission and Script to Screen to sell on-screen New Zealand drama to the world. These days, many of the best examples aren't on linear TV, or… Audio
TV Critic: comedies that deal with tough issues
Caitlin Cherry talks about the new seasons of some comedies that deal honestly with real life issues like depression, abortion and infidelity, as well as a new comedy from the BBC. Working Moms season… Audio
The artist who negotiated a treaty settlement
Treaty of Waitangi settlements are arguably some of the most significant events in recent New Zealand history. Audio
Television Critic: Phil Wallington
Journalist and writer Phil Wallington has not only been watching TV, but has been thinking about it's future. He looks at the debates raging within the industry and discusses what the issues are… Audio
Hamima Tuyan:'Kiwis mustn't lose the feeling they had on March 15'
Hamimah Tuyan lost her husband, Zekeriya, in the Christchurch mosque attacks. She joins Jim to discuss her views on Islam in New Zealand and Kiwis' attitudes towards the Muslim faith on the eve of her… Audio
The untold story of Kiwi "runaway millionaire" Kara Hurring
What would you do if you looked at your bank account and suddenly there was $10 million in it? You know it's a mistake, an error. Do you tell the bank? Or do you run? Audio
New seasons of Mindhunter and Veronica Mars
Film and TV reviewer Sarah McMullan looks at the new series of Mindhunter on Netflix, as well as season 4 of Veronica Mars on Neon - we met her as a 15 year old, now she's 30-something. Sarah will… Audio
Is TV as good as the movies?
Binge watching your way through the latest Netflix series doesn't have to be a guilty pleasure. For years, TV has been considered the candy floss to the meatier offerings at the cinema. Audio
TV critic: Tony Stamp
Tony Stamp is our TV critic today and he's diving into three big stories with The Boys, Succession, and Boss Babes. Audio
The Blacklist, Flowers, Anima
Film and TV reviewer Lara Strongman looks at the Blacklist, dark British comedy Flowers and Anima, a short film made around three of the songs on Thom Yorke's new album. Audio
Yours Faithfully: TV Show about religion in New Zealand
We have a diverse range of beliefs here in Aotearoa, but how much do you know about them? A new TVNZ On Demand series looks into different religions, from the Kiwi perspective. Audio, Gallery
