Culture
The legend you've never heard of
The Japanese art forms that have shaped more of the West's story telling than you may realise Audio
Bataplai: Papua New Guinea film's NZ premiere at Māoriland Film Festival
Butterfly/Bataplai explores lead actor Raya's secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family's strict religious beliefs. Audio
TikTok is facing a ban in the US: What you need to know
A bill calling for the forced sale or ban of TikTok passed through the United States' House of Representatives. What's next, and what does all of this mean for New Zealand?
The TAHI 21/3/24
On Today's episode we surprise musician Ella Minehan with a special interviewer her friend and fellow musician Taylor Roche for a wholesome moment! We also talk CubaDupa festival with Romi Wrights and… Audio
Māoriland film festival returns for 2024
The largest Indigenous film festival in the world is back on in Ōtaki for 2024.
The Māoriland festival is showing 168 feature films, documentaries and short films from nations as far apart as… Audio
Polyfest gets underway in Auckland
Polyfest, the world's largest Maori and Pacific Island secondary school cultural festival, opened in Auckland just over an hour ago with a flag-raising ceremony and a mass haka powhiri. More than 8000… Audio
Māoriland Film Festival brings 168 films over five days to Ōtaki
For the eleventh year running, the indigenous world is coming together in Ōtaki on New Zealand's Kāpiti Coast to celebrate indigenous storytelling on screen. Audio
The TAHI 19/3/24
On today's show, So'omālō explains how Evie’s away at O'Week for a new cult she's joined, Tāmaki Makaurau-based indie-pop delight Geoff Ong explains the hidden message behind his latest music video… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Karaitiana Taiuru
The Māori data, AI and technology ethicist's chosen whakataukī reflects on tino rangatiratanga: 'the ability to create and control our destiny for generations to come'. Audio
Canterbury Polyfest: 'Celebrating language, culture, identity' this weekend
Gates open Saturday morning at Hagley Park for the most recognised Pacific festival in the South Island, with 27 schools and hundreds of people expected to attend the event.
What does 'heritage' mean in New Zealand?
Chief executive of Heritage NZ Andrew Coleman joins Emile Donovan for his monthly chat. Audio
The TAHI 14/3/24
On today’s episode, New Zealand's new favourite boyband MAYJUN are in the studio to talk about their debut single, James from Carb on Carb talks Cuba Dupa, and we discuss the concept of “promise… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How are phone numbers allocated?
Listener Chris wants to know why no one has the phone number 021 000 0000? One NZ picked up the phone to tell us. Audio
The TAHI 12/3/2024
On today's episode, a cinematic crossover we’re calling ‘Get Dune’, Evie reviews Pink’s concert and Dune Part 2. Samson Rambo talks about his journey in the creative arts with So’omālō, and we get to… Audio
Publicty campaign launched over museums funding
Museums and galleries say they're up against the wall and cuts and closures are coming if they don't get more support.
Most survive on local council grants and their own fundraising but that money is… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Stacey Morrison
'Strike while the iron is hot' is the loose translation of broadcaster Stacey Morrison's chosen Māori proverb. Audio
'The Muslim community is the super-diverse community inside the super-diverse nation'
Nearing the fifth anniversary of the Christchurch mosque terror attack, a Muslim women group's spokesperson talks to RNZ about ongoing barriers and prejudice for Muslim New Zealanders. Audio
Meghan: 'We've forgotten our humanity' on social media
The Duchess of Sussex has criticised the "seemingly endless toxicity" of social media, revealing she was targeted with "bullying and abuse" while pregnant with Archie and Lilibet.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring a new mega-collaboration hip-hop track, a brooding new album from multi-instrumentalist Linda Smith, and the first release from indie four-piece band Warpaint in two years. Audio
Pasifika Festival to showcase culture and identity
The stage is set for Pasifika to celebrate their cultural identity at Auckland Pasifika Festival this weekend. Audio
