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The TAHI 1 2 2024
Today we chat with Māori Twitch Streamer PopeNZL, Director, Writer & Actress Awa Puna, and Waimirirangi’s job somehow gets put on the line? All of that and more on this episode of The TAHI! Audio
New Zealand region named one of the most welcoming in the world
Otago was singled out as one of the top 10 destinations in the world for hospitality, service and accommodation. Audio
The art of giant puppeteering
Made of over one kilometre of rope and more than 600 LED lights, giant puppet Leor is coming to Auckland's Aotea Square in February. Audio
Why do we put on accents?
Adopting an Australian twang when over the ditch, or making more rounded vowels when speaking to a Brit. Many of us do it without even noticing. Audio
Jigsaw racing masters to be held in Dunedin next week
It's a puzzling situation, but Jigsaw racing is an actual thing. Puzzle wizards will be on the start line for the masters games in Dunedin next week, competing for the joy of it and bragging rights of… Video, Audio
Repeal, disestablish, abolish - what's the plan for Māori?
There's growing fear and anger from Māori over moves by the coalition government to revisit the rules around the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
What 1924 thought 2024 would look like
Newspapers from 100 years ago predicted what the year 2024 would look like. Many of the predictions were wrong. But some were right. Audio
The TAHI 30/01/2024
On today’s episode, RNZ sports journalist Symone Tafuna'i opens up about her personal journey with sports, and her favourite questions to ask athletes. Holloway are here from Wellington to discuss… Audio
Animal rights activists in Mexico protest return of bullfighting
In Mexico City, animal rights activists are protesting against the return of bullfighting, years after it was outlawed.
The Mexican Supreme Court repealed its decision last month, citing a lack of… Audio
Whakataukī of the week: 'Everyone's got their own place'
Hospitality operator and te reo Maōri advocate Anton Matthews says his favourite whakataukī is about valuing people who work in the public eye just as much as those who work behind the scenes. Audio
WATCH: Immerse yourself in Alan Parkinson’s giant inflatable cathedrals of light
RNZ Culture 101 takes you behind the scenes and on a tour inside a giant bouncy castle complex with a difference. Video, Audio
Scott Silven and the wonders of magic
Mentalist, illusionist and performance artist Scott Silven's marvelous magical career is inspired by the mists and mysticism of his Scottish homeland. Silven studied hypnosis age 15. At 19 he… Audio
Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies
Thousands have marked Australia's national day with "Invasion Day" rallies in support of the country's Indigenous community, with many opposed to celebrating the historic arrival of the British in…
Should millennials break the generational moan cycle?
Dumping on the newest workforce generation is nothing new. And now, says writer Josie Adams, it's millennials' turn to dump on Gen Z. But it doesn't have to be this way. Audio
Ode to the Bard: Burns Day celebrated in Dunedin
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum history curator Seán Brosnahan joins Nights to pay homage to Scotland's national poet, and perform the address to haggis. Audio
The TAHI 25/01/2024
On today’s show, central Auckland musician Nauti talks about the hustle, Evie gets to catch up with Gracie Moller in person and So’omālō shares the rite of passage of red heads Audio
Where can we find old movies?
Not every movie ever made has made it to streaming services. What happens to the off-beat, lesser-known or straight-up-bad films of yester-year? Audio
Join the audience at Here Now live recording at PodFest at Q
RNZ producer and host of Here Now Kadambari Raghukumar is taking her podcast live at Auckland’s Q Theatre’s PodFest at Q on 8 February 2024.
Coming up
Mitre10 changes bathroom product names 'out of respect for te reo'
The home improvement chain's 'Legacy' brand used te reo Māori names for items such as toilet seats, toilet roll holders, robe hooks, grab rails and towel rails.
Too hot for trousers - What's ok to wear at work?
Too hot for trousers: What's ok to wear at work?
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