Arts
Zach Dodson: How storytelling and design in computer games is changing literature
With his teaching and his own independent game studio Zach Dodson aims to push the boundaries of narrative-driven games. Video, Audio
Italian Film Festival: 10 years of bringing Italy to Aotearoa
It's been 10 years of the Italian Film Festival in Aotearoa and what started out as a way for Paolo Rotondo to showcase and preserve his culture here - is now a 9-month celebration across the country… Audio
Regional Wrap: The Kahu Collective weavers of New Brighton
Today we head to to Otautahi Christchurch and the seaside suburb of New Brighton east of the city. Joining us is a Kai Tahu, Ngati Maniapoto practitioner in rongoa and raranga (weaving) with the Kahu… Audio
Sequins, studs and horsehair: getting creative with men's shoes
Male footwear with a whole lot more creative personality is a passion of two Culture 101 guests. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland curator, artist and arts advocate Nigel Borell and Poneke Wellington City… Audio
E kō, nō hea koe: Whanau, whakapapa and Mercury Plaza in debut poetry collection
Award-winning poet and filmmaker Matariki Bennett is celebrating her debut poetry collection E kō, nō hea koe. It's been three years in the making and the coming-of-age style collection pays homage to… Audio
Comedian Liv Ward dresses as a lobster to express love for Kim Hill
I went into Liv Ward's debut solo comedy show in Poneke Wellington with many questions. And, after an hour of absurd theatre, they actually started to feel answered. Audio
Fast Favourties with comedian Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson has been in Wellington with his comedy festival show Old Mate which travels to Tamaki Makaurau this coming week. In his new set, he's coming to grips with his mortality, being a… Audio
The New Zealander behind some of Eurovision’s best hairstyles
Michael Beel swapped working in his regular Lower Hutt salon for a stint with the creative team behind the scenes of the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. J Audio
Andrew Hamilton: Jokes about the time I went to prison
In 2021, Andrew Hamilton spent four months in prison for the supply of psychedelic drugs. Because of it, he's now a stand-up comic. Audio
The Mixtape: Chris Wethey
Chris Wethey is an award winning producer and composer. Based in Ōtautahi, Chris works producing music out of The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, and has worked broadly across the country… Audio
Ant Healey on the power of MusicHelps Charity to heal New Zealand musicians
MusicHelps is a charity that provides mental health support for musicians as well as music, education and rehab programs, and even palliative care. Ant Healey joined Maggie Tweedie on Music 101 to… Audio
Live: Auckland Indie Rockers Voom play their first new album in decades- Something Good Is Happening
Tāmaki Makaurau indie-rock outfit Voom are back after 19 years with their new album, Something Good is Happening. The foursome joined Maggie Tweedie live in the RNZ studios where they revealed what… Audio
Shortcuts with Dan Slevin
Our resident reviewer, Dan Slevin gives his thoughts on The Salt Path (in cinemas), Nonnas (Netflix) and Mirror (YouTube). Audio
The Weekend
If you're in the Manawatū, check out the SFX Makeup workshop tomorrow at Palmerston North's Centrepoint Theatre - entry is free for local students aged 13 to 18 years. Audio
The Panel with Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener. They discuss and unruly week in politics, and an increase to the Screen production grant. Plus we get… Audio
NZ Live: 20th Anniversary of NZ Live: Julia Deans
It's time to once again celebrate 20 years of NZ Live. For these special performances we've invited fans to come along. Amongst the many names that kept rolling in one we couldn't ignore was Julia… Audio
The King of Helsinki noir
Antti Tuomainen writes grisly crime novels from his home in one of the happiest countries on Earth: Finland -- only he makes them funny. Deeply, darkly funny. Audio
Screentime: La Cocina, The Four Seasons, Choir Games
Tamar Munch reviews La Cocina (cinemas) ; The Four Seasons (Netflix) and local series Choir Games (Sky Open/Neon) Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. They discuss the Green Party's alternative budget, Cannes red carpet nudity ban, and why blind people are… Audio
