Arts
Artist's epic, 248-pūtangitangi project
Kai Tahu musician and taonga pūoro practitioner Ruby Solly has made 248 different pūtangitangi, all part an exhibition called (Pū)oro.
Bookmarks with Mitchell Pham
Mitchell was born in Vietnam and fled that country at the age of 12. He joins Jesse to tell that story and share his bookmarks. Audio
Music Critic: new music from The Veils and Manami Kakudo
The Sherrif of Sounds himself, Matthew Crawley - is our music reviewer. Audio
A custom death, a custom coffin
When we die, most of us will end up in a brown box, but the more eccentric among us may want something a little more ... them. Audio
Goodbye and thanks for all the fish
After nearly 40 years as a band, 10 studio albums, 18 Aotearoa Music Awards, and an induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, Shihad are calling it a day. Audio
Shihad call it quits after 40 years
After 40 years of musical magic, Shihad are calling it a day, announcing they will split after a final tour this summer. Music commentator and Shihad fan Nick Bollinger spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Lord of the Rings musical an unforgettable masterpiece
A new musical version of Tolkien's epic novels is an all-singing, all-dancing immersion into Middle-earth.
The Pre-Panel for the 12th November
Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Audio
Music Feature: The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips have carried the torch for psychedelic music for over 30 years. Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Afternoons book reviewer Catherine Robertson offers her latest literary recommendations. Audio
Vigil: A Kiwi classic turns 40
Released in 1984, Vigil was a watershed moment for the New Zealand film industry. Audio
Coldplay arrive in NZ for three shows at Eden Park
One of the biggest bands in the world - Coldplay - has arrived in New Zealand and are gearing up for three shows at Auckland's Eden Park this week. Heart of the City's Viv Beck spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Comedy and satire could get new boundaries with new Bill
A proposed law change would give comedians some leeway when using other works of art to make their point, but it's not a free pass, a professor says.
Inspiring the youth of Whanganui: Māori educator Waiora Bailey Moore
Feeling the pull towards home, Waiora Bailey-Moore (Tupoho and Puketapu) returned home to Whanganui from Wellington two years ago. Audio
Michelle Excell: Bringing world class innovation and technology to Whanganui
Tech entrepreneur and founder of consulting company The Antipodean, Michelle Excell now proudly and happily calls Whanganui home. Audio
From McSweeney the gallery cat to Michael Laws: Martin Edmond’s biography of a gallery
The commissioned Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery: A Whanganui biography by Edmond, published by Massey University Press, is a lively history. It reveals much about the politics and history of a… Audio
Building community on the riverbank: Geoff Hipango at Te Ao Hou Marae
Geoff Hipango is the chairperson of Te Ao Hou and grew up here. Under his leadership the marae is gaining a reputation for innovation in thinking of the wellness of people across Māori arts, health… Audio
Arts news: Whanganui reggae group NLC win best roots album at the Waiata music awards
Whanganui reggae fusion group NLC were winners earlier this year of best roots album at the Waiata music awards.
Quincy Jones dies at the age of 91. Audio
The revitalisation of Drews Ave and urban contemporary spaces
The central arts and historic precinct of Drews Avenue in Whanganui has been rejuvenated in recent years. In 2020, the council received funding from Waka Kotahi NZTA as part of the ‘Streets for… Audio
Cecelia Kumeroa: Bringing the art, design and stories of iwi to the city
Artist and designer Cecelia Kumeroa (Te Ātihaunui-a-Pārāngi) has been the Iwi Arts lead for the cultural design component of the new Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery.
The new extension to the… Audio
