Culture
The TAHI 23/4/24
On the show today So’omālō chats to musician Romi Wrights. Evie breaks down the situation in the media at the moment and also expresses her love for Demon Slayer
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Whakataukī of the Week with Dr Hirini Kaa
The manukura of St John's Theological College picks a whakataukī that means 'it is the job of the children to smash the calabash'. Audio
Cushioning the culture shock
Indian classical music is alive and well in Auckland and Ruwani Perera gets to discover how the people behind Migrant Heritage Trust keep the tradition thriving in the diaspora. Audio
That's so last century
From harem pants to scandalous hemlines, Auckland Library's latest exhibition showcases what we wore in the 1950s through 1990s Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring a political track from Dunedin doom-pop two piece Night Lunch, a new release from Baby Rose and BADBADNOTGOOD, and Melbourne-based Cyanide Thornton's self-titled 2018 EP. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident film critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review some top picks for weekend viewing, including Origin (2023) in cinemas now, Constellation (2024) streaming on AppleTV+, and… Audio
This Weekend: Rotorua search for the ultimate Oma's Appeltaart
This Saturday, the Netherlands Society in Rotorua is hosting a competition to crown the 'Master Baker of Oma's Appeltaart', what they call one of the most comforting pies in the history of pies. Audio
The TAHI 18/4/2024
On the show today So’omālō is riding solo and is concerned that robots have learned to breath, musician KVKA who’s been all over the globe visits our studio to talk about his latest projects, and… Audio
Bookmarks with Arthur Tompkins
Arthur Tompkins is a District Court Judge, author, teacher, and expert in art crime. He also sits on the Supreme Court of the Pitcairn Islands. Judge Tompkins is with Jesse today to talk about some of… Audio
The TAHI 16/4/24
On today’s episode, local electronic artist Lola reveals there was a ghost at her music video shoot, S.T.A.L & Hari speak about their collaboration on the single 'Forces' and Evie explains that music… Audio
Australian icon Priscilla uncovered 30 years after 'disappearing'
Not long after filming wrapped on Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the film's iconic bus disappeared, without a trace - until now. Video, Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Julian Wilcox
Award-winning broadcaster and host of RNZ's Māpuna Julian Wilcox joins Emile Donovan to share a whakataukī close to his heart, attributed to the late Erima Henare. Audio
Leaning into virtuosity with Sam Low
Chef and food creative Sam Low talks about finding virtuosity and his life before and after winning Masterchef 2022. Audio
Fears Shortland Street axing would silence a 'unique voice'
Actor Tandi Wright says being on the show is like being part of the viewers' family. Audio
How to read a poem
Poetry can be intimidating, confounding, or straight-up weird. But Chris Tse says it's all about finding the right poem to fall in love with the artform. Audio
The TAHI 11/4/24
On today’s show. Earth Tongue talks about goblins, ghouls, and great music. Waimirirangi fesses up to her muffin-related crimes, So’omālō has an idea for a new restaurant, and Evie is blown away by… Audio
Street artist Paul X Walsh
It's described as the ultimate in democratized art; seen by everyone, owned by no-one. Audio
Song lyrics have become simpler and more repetitive, study shows
Analysing over 12,000 songs across different genres, researchers found that the lyrics of popular music have also become more emotional and personal. Audio
Myth Takes: Prophecies in ancient Greece
Nights' monthly chat with Classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson traverses the misty mountains of prophecy in ancient Greek myth: from the famous Oedipus, to the doomed Cassandra. Audio
Horror icon 'Carrie' celebrates 50 blood-soaked years
New Zealand writer and Stephen King superfan Elizabeth Knox reflects on King's debut novel, which changed the landscape of horror fiction and set him on his course to becoming the 'king of horror'. Audio