Arts
'$200' painting sells for $31,000 at British auction after being identified as possible McCahon
The artwork was originally thought to be worth about $200 until it was identified as a possible Colin McCahon on the day of the sale.
Who are the people in Ans Westra's photos?
That's the question organisers of Ans Westra: Kerikeri 2025, an exhibition by the acclaimed photographer, are hoping visitors will be able to answer.
David Stuart: From 'corporate drone' to comedy success
After being fired from a corporate job, David Stuart relocated to New Zealand from Scotland and now has a burgeoning comedy career.
Court Theatre's new $61 million playhouse opens in central Christchurch
The long-awaited new home for Christchurch's Court Theatre has officially opened its doors in the central city, 14 years after the devastating quakes that drove it out of the Arts Centre. Audio
Has theatre for young people reached crisis point in Aotearoa?
Dr Kerryn Palmer is a senior lecturer at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University. A seasoned theatre practitioner and teacher, with a PhD in devising theatre for and with young audiences, she is a fierce… Audio
Clowning Doctors: Bringing theatre to the world of medicine
The phrase 'clown doctor' may lead to memories of Robin Williams' character in the 1998 film Patch Adams. It was a character who was based on a real person. Kiwi theatre maker Phoebe Mason is a real… Audio
Kiwi artist exhibits at Setouchi Triennale for Naoshima Island residency
Whakatane-based artist Sarah Hudson is this year's Naoshima Artist in Residence. Sarah has now opened her work - Reconciliation at the Setouchi Triennale on Megijima island in Japan, in which she… Audio
Jackie Clarke taps into her prima diva
Known for her gregarious nature, powerful vocals and wicked sense of humour - Jackie Clarke is one of the country's favourite entertainers. With four decades of experience under her belt, Jackie was… Audio
Director Ursula Grace Williams on the making of Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds
Tony Stamp speaks with Ursula Grace Williams, the director of a new feature documentary called Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds, about the making of his new te reo Maori album Te Whare… Audio
Opening Night! A new era for Otautahi's Court Theatre
There's a big weekend in store for Christchurch where the curtain is being raised on the new Court Theatre. The new $56 million playhouse is the theatre's first permanent home since the 2011… Audio
Polyfest's stressful wait for its 50th birthday books to break even
The cultural extravaganza festival that is Polyfest was a record-breaker this year - but its finances are in peril.
The politicians have gone but debt remains for Polyfest
The cultural extravaganza festival that is Polyfest was a record-breaker this year - but its finances are in peril. Audio
Introducing: Tukua
Tukua is an arts and cultural panel show that explores an intergenerational response through a Māori lens. The panel is 75-year-old arts activist and author, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Gen X sculptor Brett… Audio
New Zealand's first official music chart began 50 years ago today
Since May 2 1975, New Zealand has had an official music chart, based on a weekly survey that tracks music sales. Music journalist and someone who's made the New Zealand Top 40 himself with the band… Audio
Food Art Music festival launches on Karangahape Rd
Auckland's K-Rd launches the inaugral FAM festival, Super Groove's Nick Atkinson talks with Nathan about Food, Art and Music Audio
How to not have your funeral cost the earth
Nationwide tours are usually the preserve of musicians, comedians, entertainers, maybe the odd politician. But much less common - people aiming to disrupt the funeral industry But Fergus Wheeler… Audio
May marks beginning of NZ Music Month
The New Zealand Music Month kicks off on Thursday, celebrating 25 years of homegrown talent. Rumpus Machine lead singer and guitarist Daniel Hyde spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Bilingual brains and code switching for a laugh - Annie Guo and Summer Xia
Comedy by chance, comedy to cope - Accidental Comics is a series of conversations with folks with jokes, sharing stories of arriving at being comics in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
Two decades on from bro'Town, what's changed in comedy?
Comedian Oscar Kightley is reuniting with his mates from the legendary group Naked Samoans, which brought us the hit animation bro'Town.
