Culture
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
Labour MP calls for Destiny Church to be held to account
A Labour MP wants to see Destiny Church members held to account for painting over a rainbow street crossing.
The vandalism was in protest against a drag queen event at the Gisborne Library.
A heated… 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
Ministry set up to "heal wounds" of 15 March faces job cuts
The Public Sector Union is "alarmed" by a proposal to axe jobs at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
The legend you've never heard of
The Japanese art forms that have shaped more of the West's story telling than you may realise Audio
Bataplai: Papua New Guinea film's NZ premiere at Māoriland Film Festival
Butterfly/Bataplai explores lead actor Raya's secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family's strict religious beliefs. Audio
TikTok is facing a ban in the US: What you need to know
A bill calling for the forced sale or ban of TikTok passed through the United States' House of Representatives. What's next, and what does all of this mean for New Zealand?
The TAHI 21/3/24
On Today's episode we surprise musician Ella Minehan with a special interviewer her friend and fellow musician Taylor Roche for a wholesome moment! We also talk CubaDupa festival with Romi Wrights and… Audio
Māoriland film festival returns for 2024
The largest Indigenous film festival in the world is back on in Ōtaki for 2024.
The Māoriland festival is showing 168 feature films, documentaries and short films from nations as far apart as… Audio
Polyfest gets underway in Auckland
Polyfest, the world's largest Maori and Pacific Island secondary school cultural festival, opened in Auckland just over an hour ago with a flag-raising ceremony and a mass haka powhiri. More than 8000… Audio
Māoriland Film Festival brings 168 films over five days to Ōtaki
For the eleventh year running, the indigenous world is coming together in Ōtaki on New Zealand's Kāpiti Coast to celebrate indigenous storytelling on screen. Audio
The TAHI 19/3/24
On today's show, So'omālō explains how Evie’s away at O'Week for a new cult she's joined, Tāmaki Makaurau-based indie-pop delight Geoff Ong explains the hidden message behind his latest music video… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Karaitiana Taiuru
The Māori data, AI and technology ethicist's chosen whakataukī reflects on tino rangatiratanga: 'the ability to create and control our destiny for generations to come'. Audio
Canterbury Polyfest: 'Celebrating language, culture, identity' this weekend
Gates open Saturday morning at Hagley Park for the most recognised Pacific festival in the South Island, with 27 schools and hundreds of people expected to attend the event.
What does 'heritage' mean in New Zealand?
Chief executive of Heritage NZ Andrew Coleman joins Emile Donovan for his monthly chat. Audio
The TAHI 14/3/24
On today’s episode, New Zealand's new favourite boyband MAYJUN are in the studio to talk about their debut single, James from Carb on Carb talks Cuba Dupa, and we discuss the concept of “promise… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How are phone numbers allocated?
Listener Chris wants to know why no one has the phone number 021 000 0000? One NZ picked up the phone to tell us. Audio
The TAHI 12/3/2024
On today's episode, a cinematic crossover we’re calling ‘Get Dune’, Evie reviews Pink’s concert and Dune Part 2. Samson Rambo talks about his journey in the creative arts with So’omālō, and we get to… Audio
Publicty campaign launched over museums funding
Museums and galleries say they're up against the wall and cuts and closures are coming if they don't get more support.
Most survive on local council grants and their own fundraising but that money is… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Stacey Morrison
'Strike while the iron is hot' is the loose translation of broadcaster Stacey Morrison's chosen Māori proverb. Audio