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Kiwi actress Sara Wiseman on stage performance, playing an ape and why she 'adores' working in Australia
After making her name on television, Kiwi actress Sara Wiseman returns to the Auckland stage this month in the acclaimed medical drama The Effect. She talks to Susie Ferguson about theatre acting… Video, Audio
Nui Stretch's two parallel careers in wood
Not content with simply playing the guitar, Nui Stretch spent more than a decade learning how to make them, finding out "what actually makes those things tick". Audio
Oceans Before Me: Songs Of Rangiaowhia live at RNZ studios
Oceans before me is a charitable trust set up by Daphiney Owen and her husband Glynn. It exists to preserve and tell indigenous stories via music. It doesn't have a permanent line-up of musicians, but… Audio
Aotearoa's new multi-million dollar art gallery opens in Auckland
Auckland based fine art dealer John Gow joins Susana to talk about the opening of the the new Gow Langsford gallery in Onehunga. Audio
Art and whakapapa at the 2024 Venice Biennale
The 60th International Art Exhibition opens at the Venice Biennale on Saturday 20 April. The theme is Stranieri Ovunque - Foreigners Everywhere. The layout of the Venice Biennale encompasses the… Audio
Gwyneth Hughes: Mr Bates vs The Post Office
The British Post Office scandal been described as one of the most widespread miscarriages of justice in the country's history. Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 UK subpostmasters were falsely accused of… Video, Audio
Girls State: Imagining a world run by young women
Filmmakers Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss's creative partnership spans two decades, winning them Emmy awards and several prizes at Sundance. Their latest documentary Girls State follows teenage girls… Audio
Nathan Pohio on his first two years at Toi o Tamaki
Nathan Pohio recently finished his first two years as senior curator, Maori art at Toi o Tamaki, Auckland Art Gallery. Audio
Louis Gossett Jr: First black man to win supporting actor Oscar dies
The actor won the Academy Award for An Officer and a Gentleman and also appeared in Roots and the 2023 remake ofThe Color Purple.
'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood
The British-American movie maker is being recognised for his services to film.
The TAHI 28/3/24
On today’s show, guest appearances from emerging musicians Reiki Ruawai as well as Hone who chat with So’omālō about their latest tracks, and we discuss the origins of the heimlich. Audio
Call goes out for writers for Scotland residency
Applications are open now for writers looking to spend three weeks on a windswept island in Scotland. Audio
An artists view of the New York art scene
Bianca Bosker has written a book about her experience of the New York art scene called: Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How… Audio
Bookmarks with Deborah Challinor
This week for Bookmarks we speak to one of New Zealand's best selling novelists Deborah Challinor. The talented writer has a knack for writing gripping, accurate historical fiction. Audio
Podcast Critic: Mary Argue
Today RNZ's very own producer Mary Argue is with Jesse to talk about some podcasts she's been listening to lately. Audio
The Mountain, a local film being released tomorrow
Set on the slopes of the iconic Taranaki maunga, The Mountain is going to be out in cinemas from tomorrow. The local production also features one of our well known and talented actors Rachel House. Audio
Niue students impress crowd at world's largest cultural festival
Niue students impress crowd at world's largest cultural festival. Audio
The TAHI 26/3/24
On todays show, Evie is back with a brand new look! Tween stars of Aotearoa’s latest feature film The Mountain give us some behind the scenes insight, and we yap along with musician YAHYAH who tells… Audio
Champion swimmer poised to leap into the world of dance
Rising ballet star and teen swimming sensation Hamish Giddens has mastered the art of fluid movement.
Introducing Brollie
The Australian streaming service is free (for the time being), reports Dan Slevin, and has an eclectic range to choose from. Video