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'I'm Still Growing': Josiah Morgan on his new poetry collection
The Otautahi/Christchurch artist joins Emile Donovan to talk about his new book of poetry. Audio
Theatre company aims to take multi-sensory show on the road
A theatre company is appealing for funding to take a multi-sensory production aimed at people living with disabilities, on the road. Spark Live kicked off at the Auckland Town Hall today, and will… Audio
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 is back
'People want to see worlds they haven't experienced before,' organisers say as they get ready for 168 feature films, documentaries and short films
The Mountain: Tween stars steal the show at Taranaki premiere
The tween leads of New Zealand's latest feature film stole the show at the world premier of The Mountain at the TSB Showplace in New Plymouth last night.
Music feature: Bob Marley with Tigilau Ness
This week's music feature is all about the son of Jamaica and global symbol of reggae Bob Marley and his outsized influence on the music scene despite his untimely death. His distinctive vocals and… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Ross
Today Mt Roskill Grammar school library manager Catherine Ross talks to Jesse not just about her book recommendations but also shares her thoughts on the declining literacy rates in Aotearoa. 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
Preview: 2024 Māoriland Film Festival
Dan Slevin samples a few of the more than 160 titles screening in Ōtaki this week. Video
Banksy confirms London tree mural is his own work
Islington Council says its graffiti removal team is aware of the artwork and won't remove it.
Ni-Vanuatu musician fulfills 'once in a lifetime' experience
Ni-Vanuatu musician fulfills 'once in a lifetime' experience. Audio
Expert Feature: Jewellery
For our expert feature this week we speak to Greg Holland who's an award-winng master jeweller based in Auckland, he's also the lead designer at Holland & Co. Audio
WOMAD wraps up with humour and solidarity
Review - Utilising instruments from across the globe to make songs rooted in the folk music of Ukraine, DakhaBrakha had a dramatic stage presence, writes Elliott Childs.
Canterbury band win NZ Pipe Band Championships
That's the sound of the winners of the 2024 NZ Pipe Band Championships, the Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band, performing on Saturday afternoon.
About 1500 people took part in the competition… Audio
Music 101's Charlotte Ryan recaps WOMAD festival
Thousands turned out to New Plymouth's international music festival - WOMAD - to take in artists from around the world this weekend.
RNZ presenter Charlotte Ryan was there for the first two nights.
… Audio
Regional Wrap: Ngāmotu New Plymouth’s Fin Rah Zel at WOMAD
For a band from Taranaki, making the WOMAD lineup is a dream come true. For Ngāmotu New Plymouth indie group, Fin Rah Zel, this weekend is it.
Known for its outlier music and visual art scene, the… Audio
The 12-year-olds who meet a mountain in Rachel House's first feature
There are four shining stars on screen in the new joyous and heartfelt Aotearoa New Zealand film The Mountain - the directorial debut of acclaimed actor Rachel House.
The first is the majestic… Video, Audio
Fast Favourites: Black Grace choreographer Neil Ieremia gives movement to Pacific anger
Dance company Black Grace has just returned from a US tour where thousands of people watched their latest work, Paradise Rumour. The company performed in Portland, Laguna Beach and Chicago.
Black… Audio
Calling Home: Zara DuCrôs in New York City
Aucklander, Zara DuCrôs, has been living and studying acting in New York for the last three years. When she's not busy auditioning, she works as a children's birthday party entertainer. From gorgeous… Audio
