Criticism
Winston Peters stands by criticism of ICRC
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has doubled down on his criticism of the International Committee of the Red Cross over its decision to publicise the kidnapping of Louisa Akavi. Audio
Switched On Pop: going deep on pop
'Switched On Pop' goes deep on some of today's biggest hits, with musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding joined by a musical guest. We share a couple of clips: one (with guest K.Flay)… Audio
Ardern in tough spot amid citizenship controversy - political analysis
After news of Labour's links to Australian deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce's citizenship, leader Jacinda Ardern has a delicate balance to hold, RNZ political editor Jane Patterson tells us. If… Audio
BookTube and the industry of YouTube authors
You're meandering through a book shop, idling along, checking out what's about past the Crime and Thriller section, when.... a multitude of bright hues catch your unfocused eyes!
These bursts of… Video, Audio
An uncritical critical culture - Iain Sharp
One of the big cliches about this little country of ours is our Tall Poppy Syndrome - the famous Clobbering Machine that reduces our so-called betters to the mundane and ordinary. To which critic Iain… Audio
Everyone's a critic
Film critic Sarah McMullan discusses the new Batman v Superman movie and whether her views hold any sway anymore. Audio
City of Gold
Jonathan Gold is the food critic of the Los Angeles Times. His exploration of the different food cultures of Los Angeles is the subject of the documentary 'City of Gold', screening at the New Zealand… Video, Audio
Douglas - Landscape of a New Zealand Composer - Episode 8
A look at the way Lilburn's music changed over time, how it has fared amid the shifting sands of fashion, and how the composer coped with criticism. Audio