Arts
Film Review with Dom Corry
Our critic Dom Corry shares his picks from the latest crop of new releases. Avatar: Fire and Ash, released in theaters this week. The Housemaid, which is in theaters Christmas Day. Audio
Six60's Mathiu Walters performs new single 'We Made It"
They were awarded the inaugural Aotearoa Charts Icon Award - recognising their incredible success with four #1 albums and 48 platinum-certified singles. They're back with their new summer single 'We… Audio
New Zealand's only Māori visual arts degree celebrates 30 years of arts education
The indigenous-led programme Toioho ki Āpiti is based at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Why Jane Austen still connects with readers
Associate Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Naomi Walker explains why the author's connection with her readers is as strong as ever. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan brings along the latest news in language… Audio
Feature: A side of Bear Grylls you've never seen before
Bear Grylls has done some really hard things; fighting off a boa constrictor in a flooded ravine, drinking liquid from elephant dung in the dry Savannah, climbing Mount Everest. But the world-famous… Audio
Bookmarks with Sophie Gilmour!
It's time for our final bookmarks of the year, this is the segment where interesting people share some of their favourite things to read, listen to or watch. Taking us into Christmas is Sophie… Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp shares his picks
Music 101 producer Tony Stamp suggests some songs to listen to: Sharon Jones: How Do You Let a Good Man Down Gnonnas Pedro and his Dadjes Band: Feso Jaiye Audio
Comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea’i on winning the 2025 Topp Prize
Samoan comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea'i has been named the New Zealand Comedy Trust's prestigious Topp Prize recipient for 2025 Tofiga has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. He first rose to… Audio
Art of Banksy exhibition arrives in Christchurch
The Art of Banksy exhibition has landed in Christchurch after touring around the world, showcasing more than 150 original pieces of the artists' work. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Art of Banksy exhibition lands in Christchurch
It is the first time original Banksy works will be displayed in the South Island, showcasing more than 150 original pieces.
Music feature: Best of 2025
Four of our regular music critics Dianne Swan, Matthew Crawley, Rachel Ashby, & Sarah Thompson, share their favourite music moments and songs from 2025. Audio
Podcast Reviews
The Panel producer Tessa Guest is with Jesse to chat about what podcasts she's enjoying and is keen to share with us. Tape Notes, hosted by John Kennedy Deep Water, hosted by Lydia Gard Audio
DJ SuperGran: The 81-year-old joining the R & V line up!
An 81-year-old Gisborne great grandmother has joined the DJ line-up for this years' Rhythm & Vines festival Molly Pardoe aka DJ SuperGran will debut with a ten minute set. Audio
Splore Festival to call it quits after 2026 show
Splore has decided to call it quits after its 2026 show after lower than hoped ticket sales. Long time owner John Minty spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Peata Larkin leading charge to save music and community centre
The Tamaki Makaurau contemporary artist speaks to Culture 101 about why she's leading the charge to save the creative space. Audio
Best Television of 2025 with Karl Puschmann
TV reviewer Karl Puschmann shares his top TV picks for the year. Audio
Panto Season in full swing at Circa Theatre with director Simon Leary
He speaks to Culture 101 about whether panto in Aotearoa is different to rest of the world and their approach to casting and staging for this production. Audio
Legendary James Cameron on Avatar Fire and Ash
Legendary James Cameron on Avatar Fire and Ash. Audio
Battle to become Ultimate Elvis Artist: Taurean Kenny Mill
Come January, the top Elvis impersonators from Australasia will descend on New South Wales to battle for the title of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. It's part of a global competition to find the… Audio
