Arts
Graphic latex bodysuit inspired by ancient Japan wins top WOW Award
Judges said the "off-the-scale" intricacy and beauty of Tsukumogami won Americans Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould top honours.
Rapa Nui's Te Puku Rangi Tea in New Zealand
The songs of Rapa Nui rang out around the walls of Te Papa Tongarewa on Thursday. Audio
Film Review: The Long Walk and Prime Minister
Film reviewer Dom Corry joins Jesse to review The Long Walk and Prime Minister. Audio
Sculptures secured for wild and windy Art in the Park opening
Eden Park is hosting more than 3000 artworks, including 85 sculptures on the same grass the All Blacks play on.
The tenor singing soul at the World of WearableArts
NZ-born Samoan tenor Lila Junior Crichton will sing his soul music at the World of WearableArt in Wellington.
Screentime: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, The Longest Walk
Film and television reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to review the latest - and last - Downton Abbey movie. Audio
World of WearableArt finalists prepare to take the stage
Wellington is set to come alive this week in celebration of the creative spirit, showcasing wearable art from across the globe. Timaru finalist Steph Mcgrevy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nichola Cheeseman is Back - Full Version Web Master with intro
A woman searching her youth. Audio
Wellington comedians turn up the pain to fill seats
A group of Wellington comedians facing dwindling ticket sales are thinking outside the box to get people through the door. Kate Green reports. Audio
'Squirming in agony' for a laugh - comedians tattooed on Wellington stage
There are usually fewer needles involved in a comedy show, and less plastic covering the stage floor.
The King's Speech opens at The Court Theatre
Christchurch's Court Theatre presents The King's Speech, Jason Hodzelmans plays the future King George VI Audio
Hawke’s Bay event director welcomes funding for big acts
A Hawke's Bay event director hopes a cash injection from the government will make it easier to attract high-profile entertainers to the regions. Mission Estate Winery event director, Garry Craft… Audio
Arts News for 14 September 2025
Arts News from across the country for the week of September 14, 2025 Audio
Innovative agency tackles instability for actors and performers
Job stability and sustainability within a creative industry can be a constant battle for artists. Audio
Manahi Pakarati: Ambassador for Chile and Rapa Nui
Cultural group Puku Rangi Tea from Rapa Nui Easter Island are providing a rare opportuntiy to experience their culture with performances in Blenheim, Wellington and Tauranga this coming week. They… Audio
Regional Wrap: The untamed and wild Hokitika
The untamed and wild Hokitika is better known these days as the "Cool Little Town." Located on the West Coast of the South Island, it's about 40 minutes from Greytown. It's home to the largestiwi in… Audio
Jessica Gurnsey's vibrant portrait paintings capture moments in time
Art in the Park returns to the iconic Eden Park next weekend from the 18th to the 21st of September. A curated art show in a stadium setting, it'll bring together artists and collectors with artist… Audio
Actor Stephen Papps: playing many characters beside himself
Actor and writer Stephen Papps has a remarkable ability onstage to inhabit a multitude of characters. In his latest solo work Social Animal, written with Damon Andrews, he plays 13 characters… Audio
A new era for American Vogue
It's a new era at American Vogue with a new editor announced to take over from Dame Anna Wintour. Audio
Fast Favourites with Michael Houston
In 2019 preeminent and popular New Zealand classical pianist Michael Houston announced ihis retirement. Yet, with the disruption of Covid, things didn't turn out that way. At all. Six years on he… Audio
