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Record numbers set to compete at Smokefree Rockquest
The number of bands entered in this year's Rockquest is 'ridiculous - in the most positive way', says the competition's general manager/ Audio
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Aotearoa's fashion future
16 May 2024A report last week highlighted the cultural and economic value our fashion, clothing and textiles industry provides. Audio
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What an artist makes of King Charles' new portrait
16 May 2024There has been mixed reaction to the King's new portrait - so we asked an expert. Audio
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The TAHI 16/5/24
16 May 2024On today's show Evie is back from the Lord of the Rings set, Tongan Reggae artist Swiss catches up with So’omālō to chat about his heartfelt Mother's Day… Audio
NZ Live: Louisa Nicklin
You may have spotted her playing guitar, or bass, or saxophone for some of your favourite Kiwi bands, but a few of years ago Louisa Nicklin took the plunge and stepped out on her own. Her self-titled… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom talks to Jesse about new Netflix movie Unfrosted, horror/thriller The Strangers and family fantasy film IF. Audio
Record numbers set to compete at Smokefree Rockquest
The number of bands entered in this year's Rockquest is 'ridiculous - in the most positive way', says the competition's general manager/ Audio
Lower Hutt hosts hip hop national dance championships
More than one thousand dancers will be popping and locking in Lower Hutt this weekend for the national hip hop dance championships. Hip Hop Unite Event Director Gemma Laing spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
School bands gearing up for Smokefree Rockquest
School bands around the country are gearing up to do their thing this weekend in record numbers, with more than three-thousand participants entered in the Smokefree Rockquest. Rockquest Promotions… Audio
Staged reading of Badjelly the Witch wraps AK Writers Festival
Spike Milligan's much loved story Bad Jelly gets a live make-over this weekend at the Auckland Writers Fest - Olivia Tennet and Tom Broome take the classic tale to the stage. Audio
Aotearoa's fashion future
A report last week highlighted the cultural and economic value our fashion, clothing and textiles industry provides. Audio
What an artist makes of King Charles' new portrait
There has been mixed reaction to the King's new portrait - so we asked an expert. Audio
The TAHI 16/5/24
On today's show Evie is back from the Lord of the Rings set, Tongan Reggae artist Swiss catches up with So’omālō to chat about his heartfelt Mother's Day tribute, and we predict the next viral food… Audio
King Charles' bold new portrait
Wellington artist Tatyana Kulida has painted former prime minister Sir Bill English and world-renowned primatologist Dame Jane Goodall, and she joins Nights to appraise the new royal portrait. Audio
Warming up Auckland for the World Choir Games
Come the 10th of July, Tamaki Makaurau Auckand will sound a little sweeter. 11,000 singers from more than 250 choirs will hit the city for the 2024 World Choir Games. = Audio
In pictures: Stars brave storm clouds at opening of Cannes
Greta Gerwig, Meryl Streep and Messi the dog were among celebrities on the red carpet at the opening of the international film festival. Video
Huia feather to be auctioned at Webb's
A single feather is expected to fetch more than $2000 when it goes under the auctioneer's hammer at Webb's Gallery in Auckland next Monday. Webb's decorative arts specialist Florence Fournier spoke to… Audio
Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dies at 92
The Canadian literary giant became one of the world's most esteemed contemporary authors and one of history's most honoured short story writers.
The TAHI 14/5/24
On today's show So’omālō tells us how he spent the weekend living out his greatest fear, Waimirirangi was convinced the Aurora lights made whale sounds, and Tāmaki Makaurau musician MOLS joins us to… Audio
Fiji filmaker seeks local talent
A Fiji-born film producer is looking to open the door for aspiring actors in his hometown. Audio
'The Man With No Name' returns to Blu-ray
Physical media is now almost entirely aimed at collectors but luckily there are some special packages being put together to keep us interested, says Dan Slevin. Video
Bailey Poching: Here are the Māori comedians - but where are you looking for them?
Comedian and actor Bailey Poching has responded to an article asking Where are all the Māori comedians? saying the question has never been where Māori comedians are, but rather: where are you looking… Audio
Restructures at Penguin, a women's only exhbition & Ria Hall for mayor: Arts News 12 May
Arts news for 12 May
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Creating Aotearoa's own Watership Down: Shelley Burne-Field
Aotearoa New Zealand is a land of birds. Yet contemporary fiction providing a bird’s eye view has been slow to arrive.
While Catherine Chidgey’s award winning 2022 novel The Axeman’s Carnival looks… Audio
