Features

From reality TV to sci-fi, here are the shows that stood out for reviewer Karl Puschmann.

Jon Collins-Black has hidden five treasure chests across America, and put the clues to find the treasures in his new book There's Treasure Inside. Audio

Cinemas here are increasingly realising the power of Indian film, a distributor says. Audio

After a big but wonderful year, comedian and actor Kura Forrester (Ngāti Porou) is counting down to a bowl of Christmas Day ambrosia with her mum. Video, Audio

Tradwife doesn't go to work. Brat turns up late and hungover. Demure is on time and appropriately dressed. Can you keep up? Audio

In 1980, William Dart was asked to host a 10-part music series, which went on to become a decades-long institution on RNZ. He talks with Bryan Crump about the show.

We heard a raft of different Kiwis' tales this year. From tracking lost dogs to publishing poetry by candlelight, here are some of their top yarns.

Don't just throw the tent in the car and head off, drive three hours somewhere; "go to set it up and realise, 'wow, we can't camp in this'."

The festive season isn't so joyful for introverts forced to socialise outside of their comfort zones. Here's how to manage it. Audio

Lead guitarist Joey Santiago chats about writing lyrics for the first time, his intense phobia of crunchy sounds and the secret to a great Christmas brisket. Audio

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwis have experienced public rudeness, favouritism and poor communication at work, according to new data.

This bland and boring movie set in the Spider-Man universe has nothing to recommend it, says Samuel Rillstone.

With just two programmes of New Horizons to go, it's time for reflection this week as William Dart dips back into the archives for treasured moments with Chris Knox, Mahinaarangi Tocker, and Charlotte Yates. Audio

Before you even think about camping, check your tent for mould and mildew and count up the poles.

Rejoice! It's Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete is 'rejoice' in Latin). Hymns include Tell out my soul, and New Zealand carols From Pastures Green and Pohutukawa Carol. Audio

Whether it's in the cult pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death or the upcoming Star Trek series, Darby says he'll always sound like the chatty guy from Pakuranga that he is. Audio

"I'm always just hoping someone sees me doing this and goes 'I could do that' or 'I could do it better'," the Samoan/Welsh stand-up comic says.

It's a tale of two puzzlers. One had an extra piece. The other had a missing piece.

New Zealand-born actress Anna Sawai, Kiwi actor Antony Starr and the What We Do in the Shadows spinoff face some tough competition.

Hint: it's not a coffee mug or scented candle, Instead, it's handwritten and from the heart.

Pere Wihongi, music director of the Te Reo Māori version of the Disney movie Moana 2, on how Te Reo has shaped her musical life. Video, Audio

Co-director Dominique Blatti looks forward to next month's Classical Guitar Summer School in Nelson. Video, Audio

Sleepovers might seem like a rite of passage. That doesn't always have to be the case.

After being told their patriarch may have only a year to live, the Nicholsons have found a place of healing: "Out of things that aren't so good comes joy and happiness."