Arts
Back to Basics - the bedrock of Indian music
In part two of Back to Basics, we're diving into another sonic universe - the fascinating connection between ancient Indian classical music and the more modern sounds of Indian film and folk music.
The Art Precinct: New digital art platform using behavioural psychology
A new digital art curation platform is hoping to be bridge the gap between artists and buyers to create personalised, cohesive and curated collections. Audio
Silo's Taniwha a visual feast for young audiences
Younger audiences are in for a visual feast at Silo's new show Taniwha opening in time for the school holidays. Featuring puppetry, live videography, narration and live music, Taniwha will also… Audio
I Am A Dark River: the legacy of trailblazing printer Bob Lowry
Tessa Mitchell never knew her grandfather but he has cast a long shadow. Her film I Am a Dark River is about Bob Lowry - that creative and some would say sometimes outrageous grandfather. It's been… Video, Audio
Pretty and pink: New bookshop dedicated to spicy fiction
Romance novels are having a moment. England's first ever romance-only bookshop opened this week in Notting Hill, London. Audio
Eclipses, prisms and rock 'n' roll: Hipgnosis and the Golden Age of album art
In an era of big budgets and bold visions, Hipgnosis crafted the visual language of 20th-century rock.
Priorities & loves of new CNZ boss Gretchen La Roche
Gretchen La Roche is a few weeks into the role of CEO of Creative New Zealand, our national arts funding, development and advocacy organisation. Audio
Photographer Kirsten Lewis shows the messy reality of parenting
Voted one of America's best photographers, Colorado-based Kirsten Lewis spent 15 years capturing the complex yet fulfilling roller-coaster ride of parenting. Audio
From centre court to centre stage: Tennis No.1 Sinner drops Bocelli opera duet
World tennis number one Jannik Sinner has released a single with opera tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Kapa haka group celebrate Matariki in NZ's Northland
A group of kapa haka novices are planning to celebrate Matariki this weekend with their first-ever public show. Audio
Beats Talking: Mokotron on Hiko
Hiko is the new word chosen to encompass Māori electronic music. Taite Music Prize-winner MOKOTRON joined Ellie Marsden and Corey Fuimaono in early June to discuss how the new definition came to be… Audio
Out and About: Trashathon
Nothing but back-to-back trash cinema played for 12 Hours at the Hollywood Avondale in May 2025, both José Barbosa and Corey Fuimaono attended, survived, and review the inaugural Trashathon. Audio
Dark Side of the Moon designer Aubrey Powell on iconic album art
Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell is the visionary co-founder of Hipgnosis, the iconic design group responsible for the legendary prism cover for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Audio
Mercia Dawn-Yates on Rotorua Matariki drone show
As part of Matariki celebrations the aronui arts festival is putting on a drone light, the show in Rotorua it blends cutting-edge technology with te ao Māori storytelling, lighting up the night sky… Audio
Matariki with Moana Maniapoto
Moana Maniapoto joins Susana Lei'ataua for Matariki ma Puanga in our RNZ Auckland studio. Audio
Nga Tohu Toi Awards
Matariki is already off to a celebatory start there with the Nga Tohu Toi Awards held last night. The awards honour the exceptional contributions of Maori artists who whakapapa to Tauranga Moana. Audio
Brett Graham speaks about the loss of his Dad, his art and what Matariki means to him.
Brett Graham talks opens up about the loss of his father Fred, his art and the importance of Matariki. Audio
A love letter to being Māori - Kōkā lights up Matariki
Director Kath Akuhata-Brown says it's time for a story that heals, not harms and shows the beauty of being Māori. Video
Getting ready for the biggest Cook Islands festival in Aotearoa
Te Maeva Nui NZ is seen as the largest Cook Islands cultural festival outside of the Cook Islands. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin shares his thoughts on Elio (in cinemas), The Eternaut aka El Eternauta (Netflix) and In My Father’s Den (TVNZ+). Audio
