Arts
Review: Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’
A Complete Unknown, the highly anticipated biopic film about the legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, is now showing in New Zealand cinemas. Directed by James Mangold, the film has… Audio
Finn Andrews on poetry, imposter syndrome and a new album
Recognised internationally as one of the finest songwriters of our time, The Veil's Finn Andrews joins Charlotte Ryan on the eve of their Europe and UK tour. The band will tour their seventh studio… Audio
Sir Sam Neill on the line from Central Otago
He's been to the Sub Antarctic New Zealand islands over the New Year and joins for a chat and to share some music. Audio
Beats Talking: DJ StickyFingaz
DJ StickyFingaz joins Corey Fuimaono for Beats Talking. He runs us through his DJ career opening for incredible acts on stage, late-night servo ad appearances, what radio means to him and how he ended… Audio
So you think you know Sumeria? Kids and their clothes
Assyirologist David Hilder joins Ellie once again to break down what life might have been like for kids in ancient Mesopotamia. Audio
Out and About: Rachel Ashby in Auckland
95bFM alumni Rachel Ashby joins Corey to discuss what we can look forward to in the wonderful world of gigs post-January 2025. Audio
Free entry, transport to this year's Auckland Lantern Festival
The four-day event will transition to a free-ticketed format for the first time, offering free public transport to and from the festival.
Oscars 2025: See the full list of nominees
It was a big day for Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist and Wicked as the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced.
'From cabaret to pogo jumping': World Buskers Festival begins
Christchurch's CBD will be filled with some of the world's best street performers from Friday, as the World Buskers Festival gets underway.
Wētā FX nabs Oscar nominations
The Wellington company's team has been nominated for their visual effects at the 97th Academy Awards.
2025 Oscar nominations revealed
The 2025 Oscars nominations have just been revealed and Wētā FX has received three nominations for their visual effects work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes… Audio
Netflix musical 'Emilia Pérez' leads Oscar nominations
Ten films are in the running for best picture at the Oscars this year. Check out the full list here.
Judi Dench says her vision loss is so bad she can no longer go out alone
The esteemed actress always has someone with her when she is in public now for a reason.
Review: Chalamet hits right notes in Dylan biopic
Timothée Chalamet shines in his portrayal of the protean Bob Dylan in director James Mangold's A Complete Unknown, writes Dan Slevin.
Chris Blaze: The Fire Ninja
His show has been described as the planet's greatest ninja-style fire act, with nine international awards up his sleeve, and he's coming to Auckland this weekend. Audio
Amsterdam based Music Supervisor Laura Bell discusses music in films
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Audio
Emily Wheatcroft-Snape on Breaking Barriers in Music and Audio Engineering
Sound Engineer Emily Wheatcroft-Snape has many New Zealand records to her name. At the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards she was nominated for Best Engineer. She is also a musician herself and speaks to… Audio
Brad Warrington AKA DJ Sticky Fingerz talks Hip Hop
DJ Sticky gets reflective and curates a playlist full of hip hop acts he has opened for. From De La Soul to Jurassic 5. Audio
Music Supervisor Jemma Burns on Crafting the Score
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Video, Audio
David Ridler on NZ's Music Industry and his 2025 predictions
David Ridler has 25 years experience in the NZ music industry, including six years as Head of Music at NZ on Air, as well as commercial radio programming, management and talent coaching. He joins Tony… Audio
