ListenerListenerCultureRenaissance men: Fascinating series looks at rivalry of original superstars of Italian art Docudrama examines political history of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. 25 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerCultureNZTrio tour strikes a family chordCallum Hall joins sister Amalia for an eight-date NZTrio tour.23 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerCultureIndian Ink’s Jacob Rajan on food, family & theatreJacob Rajan and Indian Ink theatre company have helped shape New Zealand culture.18 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureOutsider art: Steve Braunias on the global interest in NZ’s ‘Picasso’Untrained and unable to speak, Susan Te Kahurangi King is one of our greatest artists.15 Jul 06:02 PM
ListenerListenerCultureDancing up a storm: The radical contemporary-ballet crossover of Home, Land and SeaThe Royal NZ Ballet, NZ Dance Company and Shayne Carter find common ground in new work.14 Jul 06:01 PM
ListenerCultureGillian follows the wharenui: New opera pays tribute to a whare that’s endured 19 Jun 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureAn empty frame? When biographers can’t get permission to use artists’ workWhat is an art book without images of the artist’s work?17 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerNew ZealandKo Witi tōku ingoa: Esteemed NZ author’s te reo immersion At 80, one of our most celebrated authors decided it was time to learn his language.10 Jun 12:15 AM
ListenerListenerOpinionOut, damned text: Why it’s time to retire Shakespeare from NZ schoolsSingle-minded and monocular focus on Shakespeare limits ideas of what great literature.04 Jun 09:15 PM
ListenerListenerNew ZealandFeats of clay: New book pays tribute to a supreme collector and the items he gifted Te PapaThe collection of Walter Cook reflects the evolution of design from 1880 to the 1970s. 31 May 04:58 PM
ListenerListenerCultureThe Start of The Golden Weather: Andrew Dickens remembers a special theatre performanceKids grow when challenged. 24 May 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureNZ artist’s relentless pursuit of beauty as he battles ugly illnessFamed for his neon works and public art, even serious illness can't blunt Paul Hartigan.23 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerOpinionWhy government’s Amplify strategy threatens to turn fire hose on NZ artsSteve Thomas reads the draft strategy for the arts and wonders where the art is.19 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerCulturePlaying destitute artist in Puccini’s classic rings true for rising Aussie opera starLa bohème singer Samuel Dundas on beating anxiety and living like a real bohemian. 17 May 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureSounz CEO dusts off her flute for a brief tourHannah Darroch has duel roles as performer and arts administrator.10 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureMight of the Concord: The kiwi-made amp beloved by local guitar heroesGeorge Driver on the "little wooden box" that powered generations of NZ's top musicians.08 May 08:43 PM
ListenerListenerCultureActor Peter Elliott reflects on the death of a theatre titan "Raymond Hawthorne influenced nearly every actor in NZ for decades."03 May 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureHistory speaking: What the evolution of a modern language tells us about ourselvesNew language evolution theories throw into shade rigid ideas of race and identity.28 Apr 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureAC Grayling on his sortie onto the battlefield of woke: Social media has turned out to be an absolute sewerAhead of NZ visit, renowned philosopher and author AC Grayling on his latest 'woke' book.26 Apr 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureTop honour for NZ conductor Reuben BrownQueenstown's Whakatipu Music Festival welcomes classical musician on the rise.15 Apr 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureRetro sexual: Max Rashbrooke on an artistic mysteryWho was mysterious artist behind Tina and her sisters, images redolent of the 60s & 70s?08 Apr 05:02 PM
ListenerListenerCultureWorld famous in NYC: Expatriate Kiwi artist finally gets his dueAlmost unknown here, an exhibition of Mike Hinge's work will bring deserved recognition.02 Apr 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureWhy I’ll miss the cult-like group that vowed to listen to 107 of Haydn’s symphoniesA months-long project for Haydn fans draws to a close on Bluesky.29 Mar 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureMark Adams: 50 Years of photography that tells New Zealand’s storiesRetrospective of photographer Mark Adams’ 50-year career accompanies major exhibition.28 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerNew ZealandTVNZ's Indira Stewart on Polyfest: From performer to reporter and backstage mumTV journalist on 50 years of Polyfest - and her enduring links to giant cultural gathering24 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureBowing in the wind: NZ String Quartet prepares to danceThe NZ String Quartet joins forces with acclaimed dancer/choreographer Moss Patterson.23 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureThe dark side of genius: Remembering the life of one of NZ’s most enigmatic artistsForty years ago, a young novice met painter Tony Fomison. A new book brings back memories.19 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureArtist Dick Frizzell on aspirations, obsessions & guilty pleasuresDick Frizzell once dreamt of a hairdressing salon with a fountain, then he discovered art.06 Mar 07:40 PM
ListenerListenerCultureHe made it big in the dotcom era, now he’s making music for UkraineNZ software engineer turns composer to write a symphony for Ukraine.06 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureFrom takeaway bars to beach cleanups: Iconic NZ poster gets a makeover to tackle plastic pollutionClassic takeaway shop poster inspires new wave of Kiwi creativity - and cleaner beaches.19 Feb 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureCultural Attaché Ania Upstill: Much ado about Antonio!An occasional series exploring the influences that shape our lives.12 Feb 06:00 AM