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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
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Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dies at 92
5:58 am todayThe Canadian literary giant became one of the world's most esteemed contemporary authors and one of history's most honoured short story writers.
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The TAHI 14/5/24
14 May 2024On 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… Audio
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Fiji filmaker seeks local talent
14 May 2024A Fiji-born film producer is looking to open the door for aspiring actors in his hometown. 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
Regional Wrap: Kaitaia with Dr Opeloge Ah Sam
In this week’s Regional Wrap we look at the culture of Far North town Kaitaia. Audio
Getting over writer’s block: Fast Favourites with Troy Kingi
10 albums in 10 years in 10 different genres - that was Troy Kingi’s goal. But after the release of the seventh album - 2023’s ambient instrumental vibe album Timewasters - he’s admitted in a new TVNZ… Video, Audio
Framing a life: Ans Westra
Over almost sixty years, Dutch-Kiwi photographer Ans Westra took hundreds of thousands of pictures of life in New Zealand. A new illustrated biography Ans Westra - A life in photography interrogates… Audio, Gallery
Nazeem Hussain: the totally normal comedian
Following a two-year hiatus, comedian Nazeem Hussain is back on the tour circuit with his new stand-up show Totally Normal. Having cut his teeth in the Melbourne scene in the 1990s, Hussain is one of… Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident film critic, Dan Slevin, takes a look at the upcoming Architecture & Design Film Festival, dives into big budget adaption of Shōgun and takes listeners through the Kanopy catalogue… Audio
New Lord of the Rings movies incoming
News of two new Lord of the Rings movies has sent a ripple of excitement through the home of middle earth in Wellington. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Lynskey, Malcolm among cast for Pike River Mine movie
Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm play Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, who have been prominent in seeking justice for bereaved families.
'Everything about it is just joy' - The Secret of the Wiggles' success
After about 30 years teaching and entertaining children, The Wiggles are still going strong, and they are back in New Zealand for another tour.
Climate change film explores mining in Australia
New documentary Walanbaa Ngiiyani, Stronger Together follows students visiting mega coal mines and gas wells in Australia. Audio
Clowning about with comedian Trygrve Wakenshawe
Hastings-born comedian Trygve Wakenshaw is a critically acclaimed comedian known for his sharp and playful physical comedy. Audio
