Arts
Music feature: Dallas Tamaira on Bill Withers
It's 1971, turn on the radio and you might catch Ain't No Sunshine by the venerable Bill Withers. Known for his iconic vocals, the Grammy winning artist wrote some of the most covered songs to come… Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Today Claire talks to Jesse about The Unsettled by Richard Shaw, Otherhood, a forthcoming anthology and Ash by Louise Wallace. Audio
Preview: 2024 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival
Dan Slevin previews three documentaries in this always intriguing interrogation of our built and manufactured environment. Video
The TAHI 23/4/24
On the show today So’omālō chats to musician Romi Wrights. Evie breaks down the situation in the media at the moment and also expresses her love for Demon Slayer
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Talented comedy acts lining up for NZ Comedy Fest
The NZ comedy fest season is fast approaching meaning a host of funny people are set to hit our stages here in Aotearoa. Among the talent this year is He Huang - she grew up in China but now calls… Audio
NZ artists win big at prestigious awards
Mataaho Collective scoops Golden Lion at Venice Biennale in a huge weekend for art from Oceania. Audio
Are floating cities the future of urban living?
Dutch architect, Koen Olthuis has set his sights on the world's rapidly rising sea levels - not on battling these forces but harnessing them as the basis for a new architectural revolution -… Audio
Sandy Adsett: 'If I paint by the numbers it's no good'
Over the past 60 years Maoridom has produced many prominent artists and one who definitely belongs in that category is Sandy Adsett, although he prefers to see himself as a painter. Audio
Kate De Goldi: reading for pleasure
Kate De Goldi is one of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, an Arts Foundation Laureate, and a voracious reader. She joins Susie to share three books she's loved; Clear by Carys Davies, The… Audio
That's so last century
From harem pants to scandalous hemlines, Auckland Library's latest exhibition showcases what we wore in the 1950s through 1990s Audio
Taylor Swift fans get early listen to new album
Those wanting to listen to Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department have had a chance to get a jump on everyone else. Variety's Jem Aswad spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Damaged Treaty display at Te Papa to come down next week
A Treaty of Waitangi display at Te Papa in Wellington which was spray painted last year will be taken down next week.
The TAHI 18/4/2024
On the show today So’omālō is riding solo and is concerned that robots have learned to breath, musician KVKA who’s been all over the globe visits our studio to talk about his latest projects, and… Audio
Explainer: How to become an art collector
Where do you start? How do you afford it? And how do you find a piece you're confident you're going to love forever?Art expert Bentley de Beyer joins Emile Donovan. Audio
NZ developed video game to hit the big screen
Black Salt Games Producer's Nadia Thorne and Lead Artist Alex Ritchie join Emile Donovan to discuss the success of the game 'Dredge'. Audio
Pleas to keep funding for Christchurch's Arts Centre
Christchurch's Arts Centre wants more money from the council.
Music with Dave Wilson: Jukebox Musicals
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn from New York, where he's been hitting Broadway. Audio
Cook Islands documentary receives standing ovation
Cook Islands documentary receives standing ovation. Audio
Making it up on the spot with Joe Bill
Joe Bill has been called one of the best teachers of improvisation in America today.
He joins Emile Donovan during his visit to New Zealand. Audio
Preview: 2024 Italian Film Festival
Dan Slevin checks out three of the 24 features, documentaries and classics screening in this years Italian festival. Video