Culture
Muroki dials in to celebrate his long-awaited debut album
Muroki is back in Aotearoa from Berlin to celebrate the release of his debut album, Amber Skies. He spoke to Music 101 about how the record came together and what's in store as he hits the road for a… Audio
The Weekend: Latin Festival
Time to highlight a weekend event - and we're heading to Christchurch! Tomorrow you can feel the beat of salsa and cumbia, and smell fresh empanadas and arepas. The Latin Cultural Fest is bringing… Audio
Camp ovens, bullockies and other tales from the bush
King Country farmer Lew Pickens' passions hark back to his days clearing land in Northland - camp oven cooking and driving bullock teams. He has a woolshed full of early tools and farming machines in… Audio
Young New Zealanders say the system is broken and they feel powerless to fix it
Susana Lei'ataua talks to Outward Bound CEO Malindi MacLean. Audio
Bookmarks with Hone Kouka
It's time for Bookmarks, and today we're joined by celebrated playwright and director Hone Kouka A special 30th anniversary production of his play 'Waiora Te Ukaipo - The Homeland' returns to the… Audio
Why the new Waikato Regional Theatre is creating a buzz
Over the weekend a brand-new theater opened on Hamilton's Victoria street, it kicked off with an opening show from Teeks on Friday and spent the weekend hosting Dave Dobbyn. The Waikato Regional… Audio
Renovations begin for one of Rātana's most important buildings
The renovations to Manuao, the iconic building at the centre of large community events, are expected to take 11 months.
Live music: Bazurka
Bazurka is a seven-piece ensemble based in Wellington, New Zealand. The band specialises in traditional folk songs rooted in the rich tapestry of the Balkans, as well as Greek folk music. They have a… Audio
Why did fashion make us so mad in 2025?
While fashion can be a source of pleasure, pain and humor, this year it was more likely to inspire something else: pure, unadulterated rage.
NZ Live: Best performances of 2025!
We're celebrating some of the best performances of the year 2025 has been a huge year for NZ Live, which celebrated its 20th anniversary with an entire month of extended birthday performances from… 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
A-Z of Aotearoa: N for Northland
It's time for A-Z of Aotearoa, where we take you through a subject that plays a huge role in New Zealand life. We're working our way down the Alphabet from A for Aviation to Z. This week we officially… 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
Heading Off to Nashville, USA!
Time for heading off, our weekly travel segment, where you share your adventures and offer any tips or tricks to wannabe travellers. Today we're off to the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee… 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
Samoan Catholic community celebrates three decades of faith and culture
Malaeola is a centre that has hosted monthly mass services and other gatherings since August 1995. 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.
Shower Thoughts: How did the backstage lounge the 'Green Room' get its name?
TV icon Jason Gunn joins Emile Donovan to answer tonight's Shower Thought question. Audio
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
The Mixtape: Soundsplash founders Naomi Tuao and Brian Ruawai
Kara Rickard sits down with Soundsplash founders Naomi Tuao and Brian Ruawai who share the ups and downs of running one of New Zealand's longest running festivals. Audio
