Arts
GIVE WAY! Steven Page and Dave Armstrong
In 2012, our excentric give way rule which had allowed right-turning traffic at intersections was abolished. Now the subject of a musical comedy, writer Steven Page and show producer Dave Armstrong… Audio
How New Zealand kept its treasures safe during World War II
The largest-ever museum collection evacuation happened just over 80 years ago. Audio
Ashley Jackson: 'There's a harp in just about every culture'
Water can be both a barrier and something that connects us, says world renowned harpist Ashley Jackson.
Uncovering the life and poetry of trailblazing painter Emily Cumming Harris
One hundred years on from making her mark with botanical artwork, Emily Harris' unseen poetry and diary entries come to light.
British poet Lemn Sissay on his 'experiment in hope'
Everyday for 10 years, Lemn Sissay rose at dawn and wrote a four line poem Audio
Tongan sister-duo release Matariki album to celebrate culture and language
Ōtautahi-based music group, Loopy Tunes - known for their vibrant Pasifika music for pre-schoolers - have released a new album celebrating Matariki, New Zealand's Māori New Year.
How safe is tattoo ink?
Researchers overseas found some tattoo inks can contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Rock band Shihad wins IMNZ Classic Record 2025 at Taite Awards
Shihad 'Deb's Night Out' has won the IMNZ Classic Record 2025 at this years Taite awards. RNZ's Music's Tony Stamp spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Accidental Comics series - Part 1: Edd Rivera
Comedy by chance, comedy to cope - Accidental Comics is a series of conversations with folks with jokes, sharing stories of arriving at being comics in New Zealand.
Accidental Comics - Edd Rivera
Comedy by chance, comedy to cope with moving countries - a four-part series with some funny people sharing their stories of arriving at being comics in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Arts News for 13 April 2025
Arts News from across the country with Mark and Angie - for the second week of April 2025. Audio
'Like the active verb to be and to do': Trailblazing artist writer Emily Cumming Harris
"I am like the active verb to be and to do," wrote the determined trailblazing early New Zealand painter and writer Emily Cumming Harris. "I am," she added, "too necessary an appendage to be left… Audio
A 'Millenial Bundist': Revolutionary European Yiddish music
Isabel Frey is singer and ethnomusicologist from Vienna, who is attempting to carry the musical tradition of the Jewish Labour Bund, the Yiddish-speaking socialist party in pre-World War II Eastern… Audio
Regional Wrap: Fairlie, gateway to the Mackenzie Country
On the road between Christchurch and Queenstown, the town of Fairlie often gets called gateway to the Mackenzie Country. Video, Audio
Can animals create art?
Shawn Simpson is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh and joined Culture 101. Audio
A remarkable birds-eye view: photographing the Kaikōura tītī
The Kaikoura titi, or Hutton's shearwater is a remarkable bird. Endemic to Kaikoura and endangered, it is the only alpine-breeding seabird in the world. Audio
Alex Medland wins multiple national play awards for commentary on climate activism and inaction
Thousands of students were outside Parliament in Wellington on Friday for the School Strike 4 Climate protest. The core team organising were aged between 14 and 17 and their overarching theme "Don't… Audio
Fast Favourites: Artist Sean Beldon
The Auckland-based artist shares some of his cultural recommendations. Audio
Comedian Jimmy Carr gets philosophical
Regarded as one of the hardest working comedians in the biz, British comedian Jimmy Carr is making his way to New Zealand next year for a string of dates with his live show Laughs Funny. He joins Jim… Audio
Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died.
