Arts
What the historic St James will look like once rebuilt
As the venue edges towards its 100th birthday - when it's due to open - architects are peeling back layers to take it back in time.
Freedom in finding fame later for Louise Bourgeois
The French-American artist, Louise Bourgeois found fame later in life with her reputation and market value soaring after her death. Audio
Kiwi and international performers flocking to Wellington Fringe Festival
Fringe Festival is back in Wellington - starting this month from the 13th of February until the 7th of March. Audio
Major rebuild forges ahead at Auckland's historical St James
Major rebuild forges ahead at Auckland's historical St James theatre. Audio
Poetry Takeover: Spoken word resurges amongst young people
Poetry has taken off in the past decade, with a resurgence, especially amongst young people. Audio
Cora-Allan on reviving Niuean barkcloth after 100 years
When artist Cora-Allan was asked to create the burial garments for her Niuean grandparents - it was a request that would change the course of her life. Audio
Fast Favourites: Alison Quigan on her latest role as a snail
Most people will know Alison Quigan for her long-term role as receptionist Yvonne Jeffries on Shortland Street. But that's just one slice of the pie. Audio
The Mixtape: Matt Gibb
Our guest this week has been a TV presenter for over twenty years, beginning with kids show Squirt, then stints on Lotto, Breakfast, and currently fronting Find My Country House NZ. He's also a… Audio
The Sampler: Sault
The latest from the UK group was released under a cloud of scandal involving unpaid debts and disgruntled former collaborators. The music is as good as ever, but it's starting to feel like Sault are… Audio
Ben Woods from Port Noise
The annual music festival will take over Lyttleton in a few weeks, featuring a lineup of talent from around Aotearoa and Australia performing in multiple venues. One of it's founders explains the… Audio
Laughton Kora is bringing Black Comet to Hamilton Arts Festival
Black Comet's Laughton Kora joins us from rehearsals with UB40 to share the story of how he landed on stage with the legendary UK band, the music school he's set up to nurture the next generation, and… Audio
Laughton Kora
Black Comet's Laughton Kora joins us from rehearsals with UB40 to share the story of how he landed on stage with the legendary UK band, the music school he's set up to nurture the next generation, and… Audio
Yumi Zouma on collaboration over distance
We caught up with Charlie and Josh from Christchurch-born band Youmi Zouma to talk about their brand new album, No love lost to kindness, the realities of being in a band when everyone lives in… Audio
Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan
Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan tells the story of Fonoti Pati Umaga, former bassist for the Holidaymakers, who was left a tetraplegic after a fall. Audio
Michelangelo foot sketch sells for record $45.7m at US auction
It's a new record for any work created by the Renaissance master.
Waitangi Day in Brisbane
Throughout our show this morning, we've been travelling around Aotearoa, to see how different communities are marking Waitangi Day. But right now, we're heading all the way cross the ditch to Brisbane… Audio
Kasey and Karena Bird in Singapore
This Waitangi Day, masterchef winners Karena and Kasey Bird have travelled all the way to Singapore. More specifically to Rise Restaurant at the magificent Marina Bay Sands, where they'll be treating… Audio
Waitangi through the lens of John Miller
At Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, there is currently a very special pop-up exhibition. It explores the powerful Waitangi protest photographs of John Miller, a… Audio
Live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
We'll join RNZ's Tania Page live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to get the on-the-ground vibe! Audio
Hamo Dell
If you're tuning in from Auckland, one of the most fun things you can do this Waitangi Day is head down to Waitangi at Waititi. It's an annual free whanau celebration held at Parrs Park in Auckland's… Audio
