Culture

Most people will recognise former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu for his sporting success but now, a decade after retiring he's gone from the All Blacks to the Arts Council; being appointed to the… Audio

We have Where's Jai in to chat about their debut album release and tour of the country. Young Superstar Imani-J visits before her trip to write music in the USA We also talk plants and escape rooms! Audio

In today's episode, figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized… Audio

The Ministry of Culture and Heritage is seeking feedback from families of the Erebus disaster about potential sites for a memorial in Christchurch. Ministry of Culture and Heritage senior officer… Audio

A survey of a 1000 children and 2000 parents in the UK has found that chatbots - like ChatGPT - are being used for emotional support, advice, and companionship. Parenting coach and neuroscience… Audio

We play you back Janay's chat with Made You Look recorded at an Auckland boxing gym as the music and combat sports collide. So'omalo introduces you to ASHA an incredible singer songwriter. We also… Audio

A Dunedin seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats. Tess Brunton reports from Dunedin. Audio

The State of Auckland report says the city has stalled, has fewer millionaires, a tough job market, and calls for urgent action to fix systemic issues. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner spoke to… Audio

A new report says Auckland is falling behind other global cities due to poor planning, a lack of innovation, and a weak economy. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report. Committee for Auckland director Mark Thomas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The world premiere for Mana Moana, Mana Tangata will be in Tamaki Makaurau tomorrow. It tells the story of how Maori fought to reclaim their fishing rights. Julian Arahanga, who starred in Once Were… Audio

As the James Gunn version of Superman is released in cinemas, we look at the history of a character that truly owns the word iconic Audio

Music friends Tyrun and Greatsouth return to the TAHI to tell us about their latest pursuits plus State of Origin and Silver Scrolls Chat Audio

So'omalo plays us some of his Interview with DJ algoodie which was recorded for RNZ's Music 101 Program. We have a big news and sport headlines update for you Janay Talks about the headache of buying… Audio