Arts
Winner of Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement, poet Dinah Hawken
On Thursday evening, poet Dinah Hawken was one of three recipients of a Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement. The others were, for fiction, Barbara Else and non fiction, Ross Calman. The… Audio
Regional Wrap: Maungaturoto
Local artist David Gunson joins us to talk about the arts scene there and the town's new art gallery. Audio
A history of acting in Aotearoa
Authors David O'Donnell and Hilary Halba join Culture 101 to discuss their new book. Audio
Explosive work of one of the most significant artists of the 21st century to come to NZ
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi have announced that they will return to Te Ngākau Civic Square next October 2026 with a major new exhibition from, who they describe, as "one of the most… Audio
World's first sex worker statue returns home after 30 years
Leaning against a red frame, cigarette in hand, a divisive sculpture captured Sydney's attention over a whirlwind 18 months.
Review: Bugonia: Top cast shine in Yorgos Lanthimos' jet-black satire
A desperate young man kidnaps a wealthy pharmaceutical executive believing that she's an alien sent to enslave the people of planet Earth.
The Mixtape: Mike Hall & Milan Borich
It's been two decades since Pluto released Pipeline Under the Ocean, a record that not only went double Platinum but also helped define a golden era of New Zealand rock. Twenty years on, the band are… Audio
The Sampler: The Life You Save by Flock of Dimes
A gorgeous new collection from American singer-songwriter Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak), which tackles tricky familial history through soothing songcraft. It's always easy to listen to, thanks to her… Audio
Alphabethead re-introduces himself on My Name is David
David Morrison started collecting records aged 12, and when he was 18 won the 2002 New Zealand DMC DJ Championship. Since then he's released albums with Young Gho$t, The All-Seeing Hand, and seven as… Audio
Emily Wheatcroft-Snape is on the Move
An in-demand sound engineer (award-nominated for her work with Fazerdaze), Emily Wheatcroft-Snape also founded Record Enable, which aims to "help women and non-binary people create sustainable careers… Audio
Theia is a Girl, in a Savage World
The singer-songwriter behind the Te Kaahu project relocated to Los Angeles and resumed her alt-pop project, resulting in a debut album that weaves te reo and traditional Maori song forms with… Audio
Jennifer Lawrence reveals 'secret life' of TikTok fights
Jennifer Lawrence isn't just an Oscar-winning actor. She could also be the anonymous TikTok user trolling you in the comments section.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga lead Grammy nominations
But Taylor Swift was nowhere to be seen - here's why.
Review: Make room in your music collection, this is one of 2025's best records
RNZ Music's Tony Stamp explains why The Life You Save, an at-times achingly sad and yet endlessly appealing album, is one of the best things he's listened to all year.
Lee Tamahori 'will be missed' but 'will definitely be remembered'
Actor Te Kohe Tuhaka has paid tribute to late filmmaker and mentor Lee Tamahori, describing him as a trailblazer for Māori in cinema.
The song inspired by a rescued pet starling called Matisse
"When she sits on my shoulder and sings her full song in my ear, I just feel like the most privileged person in the world."
Password to Louvre's CCTV network was recently just 'LOUVRE'
The holes in the Louvre's security weren't all physical. In the virtual realm its track record left much to be desired, a new report has revealed.
Government announces new rebate scheme for screen industry
The government has announced new rebate scheme for the screen industry. Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction for the New Zealand Film Commission spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What does more Eden Park gigs mean for Christchurch stadium?
As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch. Caroline Harvie-Teare is the Chief Executive of Otautahi Events and spoke to Corin… Audio
Kristyl Neho on her play Tangihanga
Kristyl Neho describes her fathers tangihanga sixteen years ago as 'Tumultuous' with arguments, and even a fight at the urupa. A graduate of Toi Whakaari, months after his death she wrote… Audio
