Arts
Splitting intellectual property in a divorce
Why a new ruling by the Supreme Court of New Zealand has major implications for creators in New Zealand. Audio
Auckland Writers Festival returns for 2025
Last year the Auckland Writers Festival smashed all previous attendance records - this year looks to be even bigger. Audio
Bookmarks with Arnya Karaitiana
Aryna is a creative director who weaves indigenous traditions and wellbeing philosophies into her artistic practices. This year, supported by Toi Manahau: The Designers Institute of New Zealand, Arnya… Audio
Auckland Writers Festival reveals full 2025 programme
Sir Ian Rankin, Samantha Harvey, David Nicholls and Colm Toibin are among an eclectic lineup of literary voices heading to Tāmaki Makaurau for the 2025 Auckland Writers Festival in May.
Kiwi actress Zoë Robins on the success of The Wheel of Time
The wait's almost over for fans of Amazon's fantasy blockbuster The Wheel of Time. Kiwi Zoë Robins talks about her role in the series.
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New art exhibition explores Pacific immigration challenges
A new art exhibition in Christchurch is using humour to show the hoops Pacific people have to jump through in order to get hold of a New Zealand passport. Audio
A touching play about Alzheimer's touring the country
Nathan Rarere talks Alzheimers and the play In Other Words with actor Michael Hurst Audio
Dick Frizzell: 'I had my own private world all to myself that no one could enter'
The iconic New Zealand artist calls on his very vivid memories in his new memoir, Hastings: A Boy's Own Adventure, which he wrote in pencil. Audio
Dick Frizzell's love letter to Hastings
Painter and printmaker Dick Frizzell's works are held in galleries and collections around the country. From large New Zealand landscapes to some instantly recognisable pop-art works like the Four… Audio
How street art is redefining Christchurch's identity
Christchurch was once known as "the most English city outside of England" but a lot has changed in the 14 years since the magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck on 22 February 2011.
100 drawings on Cuba Street
Urban Sketchers is a worldwide organization of artists which roam the streets - notebook in hand - finding beauty in the seemingly mundane. Audio
Malia Johnston: Melding aerial artists and dancers to create a light filled cosmic space
Director Malia Johnston's latest work Belle - A Performance of Air was inspired by meeting aerial choreographer, Jenny Ritchie. Audio
Mental health service displays fitting collection of artworks
A mental health service is livening up its space with art by people who understand mental health challenges.
Review: Despite star cast, William Tell a 'damp squib'
Despite plenty of thespian firepower, William Tell misses the mark, writes Simon Morris.
Between the coloniser and the colonised: Anglo-Indian culture
Between the coloniser and the colonised: Anglo-Indian culture made visible A small Indian minority community with a fascinating history, Anglo-Indians have been settling in Aotearoa New Zealand since… Audio
Scarves, ferry timetables & old boot fragments on Banks Peninsula
On Banks Peninsula in Canterbury fingers of lava have created a landscape of many deep bays and rugged hills. This is the distinctive setting of our next story and one that has made a deep impression… Audio
Best Song Eva: Harriet Moir
Last month, Moir was named Best Comedian at the Dunedin Comedy Awards and she is about to kick off her new solo show Just Eat The Damn Sausage at Dunedin Fringe. Audio
The Mixtape: DJ Manuel Bundy
Manuel Bundy, born Manuel Matisi, is a prominent DJ based in Auckland, New Zealand. He has held residencies at notable Auckland venues such as Shortland Bar, Cause Celebre, and Khuja Lounge. Bundy is… Audio
Celebrating 25 years of Sola Rosa with new music
Sola Rosa is celebrating 25 years with a beautiful new EP. The EP New Tomorrows brings in local legends like Julien Dyne, Finn Scholes, and Ben White, plus emerging talents like Melbourne's Akosia and… Audio
