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Musician, poet and skit queen Elle Cordova
Comedian, musician, poet, and video creator Elle Cordova on her clever, nerdy, hilarious skits, delighting her one million Instagram followers.
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Song about flatulence takes out top prize at the Children's Music Awards
A song about flatulence has taken out the prize for best Children's Music Video at the Children's Music Awards. Don McGlashan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Key names in NZ fashion industry launch new report
Several key names in New Zealand's fashion industry are gathering in Auckland this morning to launch a new report - "Threads of Tomorrow". Mindful Fashion chief executive Jacinta Fitzgerald spoke to… Audio
Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79
Bernard Hill enjoyed a career spanning decades in film and television.
Ode to flatulence wins NZ on Air award
Don McGlashan and Harry Sinclair's ode to flatulence from the hit children's TV series Kiri and Lou has won a NZ on Air Award. Video, Audio
With the City Gallery closed for two years, what's next for Wellington?
The closure of the building won't stop the gallery from bringing art to the capital, its boss says. Audio
With City Gallery closing for two years, what's next for Wellington?
The closure of the City Gallery building won't stop it from bringing art to the capital, its boss says. Audio
Maori talent alongside Booker & Pulitzer prize winners at Auckland Writers Festival
The Auckland Writers Festival starts on May 14 and its promotional push highlights a roll-call of talent from across the arts; Booker prize winner for 2023, Paul Lynch, plus generations of Maori… Audio
Maori talent alongside Booker & Pulitzer prize winners
The Auckland Writers Festival starts on May 14. Its promotional push highlights a roll-call of talent from across the arts; Booker prize winner for 2023, Paul Lynch, actor Sam Neill, musician Troy… Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin is reviewing the debut for writer-director Loren Taylor The Moon is Upside Down, Home, a real estate and design show with a difference, and all three seasons… Audio
This Weekend: Pictorial page-turners converge on Wellington
ComicFest is being held at the National Library of New Zealand on Saturday, with a range of events on offer for the comic- and cartoon-mad on its 10th anniversary. Audio
Film Review with Sam Hollis
Today Sam reviews the Amy Winehouse film Back to Black and local film 'The Moon is Upside Down'. Audio
Christchurch City Council says they intend to fund Arts Centre
Christchurch City Councillors say they are listening to the public and have every intention of funding the cash-strapped Arts Centre, despite it being left out of the draft Long-Term Plan. Niva… Audio
Drama as the knife hovers over kiwi soap
Fans fear Shortland Street's 32 years of soapy drama could be coming to a close if TVNZ's cost-cutting knife hovers over it for too long
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Recession leads to cancellation of NZ Fashion week
New Zealand Fashion Week will not go ahead this year, due to tough economic conditions. NZ fashion week owner Feroz Ali speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
AK's Printopia Festival showcasing print media
Time to get out the ink and the silk screen - the Printopia Festival is back. Artist and festival director Ina Arraoui told producer Katrina Batten there's been a big rise in the number of people… Audio
Roy Miller's nephew on the dying art of stained glass
Roy Miller is a name synonymous with stained glass art in Aotearoa and while you might not have heard of him you've probably seen some of his work. Audio
Wellington's City Gallery to close for two years
The major central gallery will shut its doors within weeks due to construction work at Te Ngākau Civic Square. Audio
Christchurch Arts Centre trustees threatened to make council take over hub - Mayor Phil Mauger
But the Arts Centre says it is less of a threat and more of a plea for more money, or the only other option - dissolving the trust.
The Pre-Panel for 30 April 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss a research poll that concluded the ideal movie running time. Audio