Arts
The Mixtape: Paddy Hill
Producer and audio engineer for Roundhead studios, Paddy Hill, shares the tracks that have sound tracked his career working with some of the best bands locally and abroad from Jack Black to Mark… Audio
Essential Album: 'The Awakening' by Dudley Benson
Dudley Benson trained as a choirboy and made his first album with predominantly classical instrumentation. Nick Bollinger discusses Benson’s ground-breaking debut and unique artistic vision on his… Audio
Samoan Country Musician TheWesternGuide on making it in the mainstream
Maggie Tweedie talks to TheWesternGuide about the significance of country music in Samoa, and his ambitions for taking Samoan music into the mainstream. Audio
Dynamic Duo Tune-Yards Step Into A Bold Sixth album 'Better Dreaming'
Maggie Tweedie caught up with Merrill and Nate in their basement studio, where they spoke about the evolution of Tune-Yards, the creative journey behind the new album, and the influence of a… Audio
Playing favourites with Tina Cross
Celebrating 50 years in the entertainment industry - Tina Cross sounds as good as ever. She cemented her place as an iconic New Zealand singer winning at the Pacific Song Contest in 1979 with Nothing… Audio, Gallery
Comedian Anisa Nandaula
What's it like being a black woman in Australia? Ugandan-born Queenslander and standup comedian Anisa Nandaula speaks to Saturday Morning. Audio
Controlled mess with celebrated illustrator Sydney Smith
In the world of children's literature, the Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction awarded to authors and illustrators of children's books. Canadian illustrator Sydney… Audio, Gallery
Live From The Sitting Room: Michael Howell
Michael Howell joins Corey and Ellie Live from the Sitting Room to discuss and play numbers from their latest work: SUNLAP 28 Audio
So You Think You Know Sumeria? “___” walks into a bar
Assyriologist David Hilder returns, and helps Ellie decipher the first ever “___ walks into a bar” joke. Audio
Out and About: Ben Pierce on Electric Avenue
Studio Operator Ben Pierce reviews The Prodigy and Salute during their time at Electric Avenue. Audio
Naarm Musical Special with Jen Cloher
Jen Cloher is of Ngapuhi & Ngati Kahu descent and is a songwriter and performer who lived in Melbourne Australia for decades and now calls Aotearoa home. Over the course of five albums, they have won… Audio
Nick Atkinson of Supergroove
Kara Rickard and Mark Williams catch up with Nick today while he's on the road, ahead of their show at Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North! Audio
Co-Founder of INXS, Andrew Farriss on Country Music
Best known as the co-founder, key songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist, and backing vocalist for the Grammy-nominated, multi-award-winning band INXS, Andrew has carved out an enduring legacy in the… Audio
'I just wept the whole way through' - the choirmaster who cast young singers for Tinā
Director of the NZ Youth Choir David Squire and young bass-baritone singer Tim Evans chat about working on the hit Kiwi film.
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panelists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They talk about the devastation being caused by the exotic caulerpa seaweed in Northland, and the DIY… Audio
Feature interview: Seinfeld writer explains how to tell a joke
You may not know her name, but chances are Carol Leifer has made you laugh. Audio
Bookmarks with Tina Makereti
Today for bookmarks Jesse is joined by novelist, essayist, curator and short fiction writer Tina Makereti. Audio
Music Critic: new music from Neither Do I and Ichiko Aoba
Matthew Crawley has brought two new tracks in his music bag to play for you. Audio
New waiata released to commemorate Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. Video, Audio
