Arts
The rise of Samoan opera stars documented in new film
The rise of Samoan opera stars, brothers Pene and Amitai Pati documented in new film 'Tenor: My Name is Pati'. Audio
Samoan muso stage play met with standing ovation
The opening night of the 'Music Portrait of a Humble, Disabled Samoan' was met with a standing ovation. Audio
Renowned New Zealand artist Philip Trusttum dies aged 85
Multiple leading galleries have paid tribute to the late expressionist artist.
Street art festival returns to New Plymouth
Twenty-six graffiti artists are transforming the New Plymouth CBD into a living gallery. Audio
Michelangelo's works hidden in 'secret room', researcher says
Valentina Salerno says she has unearthed unpublished archival documents that reveal a plot to squirrel away his works.
Kiwi comedian’s new Saturday Night Live writing gig
Kiwi comedian Joseph Moore has scored his dream job as one of the first writers hired for the new UK version of Saturday Night Live. Audio
Fijian Flying Circus wows crowd in Hamilton
The Fijian Flying Circus wrapped up their New Zealand tour by headlining the Hamilton Arts Festival this weekend. Audio
TV Critic: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast Reviewed
Actor Claire Chitham joins Jesse to share what she's been watching on the box. Today she reviews: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix) Wonder Man (Disney) Audio
Fijian Flying Circus wows NZ crowd
Backflipping their way across the stage, testing the limits of balance on stilts and tightrope, swinging from silks and their own hair, the Fijian Flying Circus left New Zealand crowds in awe.
Here Now
Mayu Tanigaito, of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, joins Kadambari Raghukumar on this episode of the podcast Here Now, to talk about her journey from Japan to Wellington as a dancer. Audio
Tenor: My Name is Pati director Rebecca Tansley
A new documentary charts the rise of tenor Pene Pati, from South Auckland to some of the world's leading opera stages. Audio
The Red Phone Project creators at Aotearoa New Zealand Festival Of The Arts
At The Performance Arcade on Wellington's waterfront, The Red Phone Project pairs strangers in neighbouring telephone boxes for guided conversations using scripts written by playwrights including… Audio
Ataahua Papa on kapa haka in the US and Auckland Arts Festival
Ataahua Papa is the Kaihautu Maori at Te Ahurei Toi o Tamaki Auckland Arts Festival which starts next week but her own story includes many years living in North America. Along the way she lived in the… Audio
Tapeta Wehi and Karen Grylls reunite for Ihi. Wehi. Mana.
Two powerhouses of performing arts will come together next month for a very special show. Ihi. Wehi. Mana. will celebrate a remarkable 45 years of the legendary kapa haka group Te Waka Huia. The ropu… Audio
Gracie McGonigal: Bridgerton goes bionic
As Bridgerton fans around the world binge on part two of its fourth season this week, the Regency era romance has continued to make a statement about diversity and inclusion. In a reimagining of… Audio
How a 'weekend wānanga' kickstarted the Māori art revolution
A new RNZ podcast explores the people, places and ideas that have shaped the renaissance of Māori culture.
French-trained clown returns to NZ for Fringe Festival show 'Dune but Worse
The show is part of the New Zealand Fringe Festival in Wellington and is performed by 'notorious Pōneke clown' Sean Burnett Dugdale-Martin. Audio
Taranaki street art festival returns
The Get Up Festival is back for its first run in eleven years. Audio
Jerome Chandrahasen's stand up On Words to Nelson, DN Fringe
Comedian and word-nerd Jerome Chandrahasan takes his show on the road Audio
Sir Richard Taylor recognised at prestigious visual effects awards
The Wētā Workshop co-founder has been awarded the prestigious VES Visionary Award at the 24th Annual VES Awards in Los Angeles.
