Arts
Are cartoon strips still relevant in 2026?
We all had our favourite funnies pages back in the day, and many of the most beloved strips are still going. Peanuts hit 75 last year, Beano is approaching its 90th birthday and recently, a new… Audio
The Waikato Regional Theatre
It's a momentous day tomorrow (Monday) in Hamilton and for the whole of Waikato, with the opening of the Waikato Regional Theatre - now known as the BNZ Theatre. Hamiltonians and visitors to the city… Audio
Pacific Connection taking the international stage
Pacific Connection is a Porirua-based choir that is soaring on the global stage. Just seven years after forming as a group, the group brought home a bronze medal from the International Barbershop… Audio
Kiwi director Josh Frizzell on his latest project
A beachside motel murder is the subject of the latest directorial effort from Josh Frizzell, a renowned filmmaker from a family of talented artists. Josh has done everything from music videos to the… Audio
Could NZ have the best Elvis impersonator in the world?
Taurean Kenny Mill is heading to the home of the King Rock and Roll to compete against the best.
'He lived fully. He loved deeply': Tributes for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau
Awarau's debut play, Luncheon, starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand and directed by Katie Wolfe, won Best Play at the 2014 New Zealand Script Writing Awards.
'It's brightened up the whole environment': Demolished mosaic wall finds new life
The mosaic, which lined a wall on Commerce Street, was created in 1997 by Ahipara artist Jen Gay using tiles made by around 500 local schoolchildren.
Kiwi busking mum and daughter become TikTok hit
A Hamilton Mum and her 8 year old daughter have found unexpected social media fame while taking a special road trip this summer. Jessie Matthews and Ally spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Arts & Culture with Braydon Priest
Entertainment is on the agenda as Braydon Priest joins us in the studio - a fresh voice RNZ listeners will be hearing a lot more from. From a rainy-day cinema visit to Song Sung Blue starring Hugh… Audio
Kiwi chef Anthony Hoy Fong
Anthony Hoy Fong has carved out a hugely successful career, cooking for US presidents, Oprah and has worked with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neill to design school lunches for kids in Miami. Culture 101… Audio
Playwright Anders Falstie-Jensen wins Bruce Mason Award
This year's Bruce Mason Playwrighting Award has been awarded to Anders Falstie-Jensen. In 2015, Centrepoint won the Adam Award for Best New Zealand Play. Falstie-Jensen has been an artist in residence… Audio
Best Films of 2025 with Kate Rodger
In the lead up to Christmas we've been looking back at the best books and television of the year. This week - it's time to look at the best films - with Kate Rodger. Audio
Theft, fraud and forgery: Art and crime
Dr Penelope Jackson speaks to Culture 101 about the fascination with art and crime and why writing about it can be complicated and difficult. Audio
Not Only Fred Dagg: Lorin Clarke on her father's legacy
When we think of the late comedian, writer, satirist, and performer John Clarke - aka Fred Dagg, words like legend and icon often come to mind. But for his daughter Lorin, there's also another… Audio
Fast Favourites with comedian Michele A'Court
Stand-up comedian, writer and MC, Michele A'Court - is one of Aotearoa's most recognisable faces. She joins us for our final Culture 101 of the year - as our Fast Favourite guest this week. Audio
Michelangelo expert: Christopher Longhurst
A Different View is a new exhibition coming to Wellington fusing centuries old art with new tech to show off over 50 masterpieces. Audio
Young Cook Islanders take to the stage in Manukau
200 young Cook Islanders gathered in Manukau recently, all dressed up to take to the stage for a performance to celebrate and share their culture. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 December 2025
Wallace Chapman and producers Tessa Guest and José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
NZ Live: Best performances of 2025!
We're celebrating some of the best performances of the year 2025 has been a huge year for NZ Live, which celebrated its 20th anniversary with an entire month of extended birthday performances from… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Our critic Dom Corry shares his picks from the latest crop of new releases. Avatar: Fire and Ash, released in theaters this week. The Housemaid, which is in theaters Christmas Day. Audio
