Production
Auckland's Shakespeare production hit by thieves
Auckland's Pumphouse Theatre has been burgled just ahead of the start of its summer Shakespeare season. It begins this weekend with Antony and Cleopatra. But thieves have broken into the theatre and… Audio
Urban sprawl eating valuable food-growing land - Stats NZ report
The country's best land for growing food is being eaten up by housing developments.
That's one finding in the Environment Ministry and Stats NZ's Our Land 2021; which paints a stark picture of the… Audio
Author Harlan Coben on turning his books into must-watch TV
American author Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times best-selling author. His 33 mystery and thriller novels, including Tell No One, Missing You and the 11-book Myron Bolitar series, have been… Audio
Crowded House keyboardist's 'arrival' 35 years in the making
He's one of the most acclaimed and eclectic producers of his generation, having worked with some of music's biggest names. Now, Mitchell Froom gets to move out of the studio and behind the keyboard… Audio
CreaTech sector aims to attract business to NZ
"We're open for business" is the message the New Zealand creative production sector is trying to sell around the world. Video, Audio
A Kiwi in Los Angeles' Skid Row
Two Kiwis have been working with the homeless of LA's notorious Skid Row, to help them express their hopes and experiences on stage. Audio, Gallery
Calling Home: Owen Lindsay in Vienna
This week Owen Lindsay's calling home from Dublin, but his usual residence is in the Austrian capital of Vienna. He's the co-founder and director of Restless Ecstasy Theatre Company. Audio
Claire Turnbull: Comparing apples and oranges
Environmentalists say apple juice production is better for the planet than the processes involved in making orange juice and we should switch the drinks around. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull doesn't… Audio
Priscilla costumes make splash in New Plymouth
More than a decade after they appeared in London's West End, the award-winning costumes from the musical Priscilla - Queen of the Desert are gracing the stage of the Showplace in New Plymouth. Video, Audio
Louise O.Fresco: future-proofing food production
A visiting expert on the science of agriculture and food says we need to take action now to ensure the planet's growing population can be fed. Professor Louise O.Fresco says science needs to work hard… Audio
Michael Morpurgo: War Horse author has soft spot for NZ
The theatrical production of War Horse is coming to New Zealand next year, from the original 1982 children's book by Sir Michael Morpurgo. The stage show's been seen by 7 million people and next June… Audio, Gallery
Prop styling in New York
New York-based Kiwi Rachel Stickley knows all about styling props. When she's on the job her art tools are at the ready and she could be doing anything from sourcing furniture to melting lipsticks and… Audio, Gallery
Crowded House's 30th Anniversary
Thirty years after the release of their debut album, Neil Finn and Nick Seymour from Crowded House talk about the making of the record and the evolution of the songs from home demos to finished studio… Audio, Gallery
Anatomy Of A Song - Minuit, Aotearoa
RDU's Spanky Moore calls in contemporary New Zealand musicians and bands to help dissect the sound elements that make up their hits. This week, Minuit's love letter to New Zealand, 'Aotearoa'. Audio
Anatomy of a Song - Reality Chant
RDU's Spanky Moore calls in contemporary New Zealand musicians and bands to help dissect the sound elements that make up their hits. This week, 'Give Thanks' by Reality Chant featuring Deadly Hunta. Audio
Estère and Her Music Machines
Musician Estère invites us into her bedroom studio to break down her writing process, which includes sampling sounds from her home and beyond, then layering them up with her MPC Lola. Audio
Anatomy Of A Song - The Bats 'Up To The Sky'
RDU's Spanky Moore gets inside contemporary New Zealand hit tunes - this week it's The Bats, with 'Up To The Sky' Audio
Minuit's Final Fling
Minuit are one of NZs best known electronica bands having filled dancefloors around NZ since the late 90s. The trio of Ruth Carr, Paul Dodge and Ryan Beehre have decided after 15 years to call it a… Audio
Jay Knight - Making Waves
Hailing from Wellington, Jay Knight is an upcoming beatmaker affiliated with the Young, Gifted and Broke collective who has just released his debut album, 19/94. Aleyna Martinez catches up with the… Audio
Shapeshifter X The Upbeats
Shapeshifter and The Upbeats have multiplied their powers on SSXUB, an EP that finds the sweet spot between their brands of bass music. The two outfits join us in studio to explain how the release is… Audio