Entertainment
Soundsplash returns to Raglan
Raglan is renowned for its surfing scene - but the return of the Soundsplash Festival will bring a different type of visitor to the coastal Waikato town this weekend.
'More hunger' for NZ films in 2016
2016 looks set be a great year at the box office for local feature films, with a strong line-up of NZ movies heading to the big screen.
Radiohead reveal rejected theme for James Bond film Spectre
Radiohead have released the song they recorded to be the theme for the latest James Bond movie Spectre.
New Zealand performers entertain festive memories
Life on the road brings with it unexpected circumstances for musician Laughton Kora; stage and screen actor Miriama McDowell tells us how a little gigantic Pukeko got caught in a trap, and DJ Sticky… Audio
Return of the Jedi fans
The wait is over for Star Wars fanatics, with hordes of Jedi, stormtroopers and sandpeople turning out to the midnight unveilings of the latest installment, The Force Awakens. Video
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - The RNZ review
REVIEW: The new Star Wars film should satisfy most audiences - whether fans or neutrals, writes Dan Slevin from Widescreen. Video
AC/DC rock Auckland all night long
REVIEW: AC/DC closed the New Zealand leg of their Rock or Bust tour in Auckland with a typical display of heavy, high energy rock'n'roll, writes Matthew Pike
Star Wars: How to avoid The Force Awakens
If you're not a science fiction fan, avoiding all mention of the new Star Wars film won't be easy, but it might just be possible to keep your head down until the hype has passed.
Blanchett up against co-star for Golden Globe
Carol co-stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara have both been nominated for the best actress award at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.
Rhythm and Vines to ban BYO after riots
The Rhythm and Vines music festival will stop people bringing their own alcohol to campgrounds after a booze-fuelled riot last year sparked concerns for public safety.
Robin Williams' health 'a nightmare'
Comedian Robin Williams had health problems that would have killed him within three years if he had not ended his own life, his widow says.
Constructing the Tutu
Tutus add to the spectacle of classical ballet and are equally as important as the set design. This August, the New Zealand School of Dance launched an appeal to raise $9,000.00 towards the… Audio, Gallery
John Oliver skewers John Key
The top American show Last Week Tonight has labelled John Key's interview with Radio Hauraki 'the single greatest political interview of all time.'
Puppets: More than child's play
Puppets are more than simply child's play, according to Jim Richards and Bridgette Murphy who work with community groups, schools and organisations around New Zealand making giant puppets and other… Audio
The verdict on Trevor Noah's Daily Show
Trevor Noah has stepped into the hot seat, replacing the much-loved Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. But does he cut the mustard?
The Business of Fashion: Harman Grubiŝa
New Zealand Fashion Week kicks off in Auckland from 24-30 August, and this year, Jessica Grubiŝa and Madeleine Harman are showing their label, Harman Grubiŝa for the first time. Sonia Sly caught up… Audio, Gallery
Children celebrate Shenzhen Culture
In a rare opportunity to learn from top international performers from China, 300 students from primary and secondary schools in Wellington are attending a special showcase of traditional Chinese folk… Audio, Gallery
Children celebrate Shenzhen Culture
In a rare opportunity to learn from top international performers from China, 300 students from primary and secondary schools in Wellington are attending a special showcase of traditional Chinese folk…
AudioTV Review with Lara Strongman
Lara reviews Indian Summers on TV One, a lavish epic new end-of-Empire drama, heat, dust, sweat, silk dresses and fornication. UnREAL on Lightbox; a satirical drama about reality dating shows. Audio
Film review with Sarah McMullan
Sarah McMullan reviews It Follows, Lucky Them, and Cobain: Montage of Heck. Audio
