ListenerListenerCultureWellington art philanthropists donate entire valuable collection to public galleryJim and Mary Barr are giving Dunedin's public art gallery an extraordinary gift.05 Apr 06:06 PM
ListenerCultureComposer/guitarist Dylan Lardelli brings musical explorations back homeDylan Lardelli offers rare chance to hear classical music from the outer edges.24 Mar 05:04 PM
ListenerCultureBenjamin Britten’s ‘shimmering’ Illuminations comes to ChristchurchSoprano Carleen Ebbs will sing the work later this month.19 Mar 05:04 PM
ListenerListenerCultureGrande dame of song steps back from heading NZ’s national choirMore than anyone, Karen Grylls has led the way in forging an NZ choral music identity.11 Mar 05:10 PM
ListenerListenerCultureTriumph of spirit: The dance masterpiece Gloria returnsFor the first time since Douglas Wright's death, Gloria is being staged in Aotearoa. 10 Mar 05:08 PM
ListenerReviewsIs the ballet lost or won?: Our reviewers’ verdicts on Macbeth, the RNZB’s epic new production05 Mar 02:36 AM
ListenerCultureThe Nukes' Dave Parker on the $100 prize that changed his life, football, and his favourite ukulele27 Feb 05:00 PM
ListenerCultureThe Scottish plié : How the Royal NZ Ballet is reimagining Shakespeare’s Macbeth24 Feb 05:06 PM
ListenerListenerBooksOut of frame: What stories do art works from colonial times tell? The Art of Colonisation finds interpreting these images is far from straightforward.22 Feb 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureComposer’s rendering of Māori love story is revisited in a concert of greatsThe legend of Hinemoa inspires NZ composer's "beautiful and evocative" music.21 Feb 06:02 PM
ListenerListenerCultureNZTrio’s new cellist Matthias Balzat finds his rhythm Matthias Balzat is looking forward to branching out with new colleagues.19 Feb 06:00 AM
ListenerListenerCultureThe Edinburgh Tattoo brings Scotland to Eden Park: Five things you need to know about summer’s biggest showDust off your tartan, gather the clans and prepare for pipes and drums. 18 Feb 04:58 PM
ListenerListenerCultureFrom bro’Town to the rag trade, Ant Sang stitches up his next actWhy this bro'Town creative's latest project might be his most significant yet.13 Feb 06:04 PM
ListenerListenerCultureSome 16 years after his death, NZ artist’s acclaimed exhibition rides againA restaged retrospective reveals NZ artist's Julian Dashper’s lasting impact.07 Feb 06:04 PM
ListenerListenerCultureAnatomy of a music season: How Chamber Music NZ plans a concert yearWhen the money won’t stretch, NZ arts organisations can use other means to attract talent.07 Feb 06:02 PM
ListenerListenerCultureAdman-turned-writer Paul Catmur pokes fun at the industry he left behindPaul Catmur: "Men grow old, but they never grow up."06 Feb 05:06 PM
ListenerListenerCultureWaiora Te Ūkaipō: Hone Kouka on the return of his whānau-inspired classic, a generation onThe award-winning playwright-director revisits his best-known play 30 years after debut.05 Feb 05:08 PM
ListenerListenerCultureScotty Morrison: The first NZers would have felt like they were "going from a dairy to a supermarket"The third series of Origins has returned to Aotearoa, hosted by Scotty Morrison. 04 Feb 04:30 AM
ListenerListenerCultureFrom hotel to Hotere: How Hamilton upstaged old edifice into NZ’s most beautiful theatreKirikiriroa's downtown gets boost with new venue bringing major NZ artwork back to light.30 Jan 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerCulturePrelude to 2026: The best of what our orchestras are offering for their concert seasons2026 brings international guest stars, new compositions & ambitious celebrations.29 Jan 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureThe former refugee performing for change - and pulling the strings for RomaRašid Nikolić grew up in a camp for nomads & spends his time advocating for Roma people. 22 Jan 05:04 PM
ListenerListenerCultureBeyond Dodi: The Crown star Khalid Abdalla on acting, activism, politics and performanceTheatre maker Khalid Abdalla on finding optimism in the face of crisis. 21 Jan 05:06 PM
ListenerListenerCultureYour A-Z guide to NZ’s year in culture: The festivals, explosive exhibitions and x-rated shows you need to see The best in live music, theatre, opera and dance coming this way in 2026.20 Jan 05:06 PM
ListenerListenerCultureStrings detached: Kiwi classical guitarist’s electronic pluck Matthew Marshall: "The world does not need another guitarist who can play Spanish music.” 19 Jan 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureThe great art heist? A First XI of exhibitions we’d like to see at Te PapaCould these exhibitions allow Te Papa to show New Zealanders more of our great art?18 Jan 10:59 PM
ListenerListenerCultureTe Papa has some of NZ’s greatest artworks, so why won’t our national museum let us see them?Given all the NZ artists not displayed at Te Papa, do we need a new national gallery? 18 Jan 10:09 PM
ListenerListenerCultureYoung composer Justin Villaflores brings new sounds to Western ears Villaflores aims to diversity "sonic palettes".15 Jan 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureMusical chemistry: Cellist Martin Smith joins a Kiwi cultural institution Smith is a new addition to the NZ String Quartet in time for the Adam festival. 07 Jan 06:01 PM
ListenerListenerCultureTop seed: Nick Cave’s musical mate Warren Ellis A mad chat with Ellis, who almost died in NZ just as he started life as a Bad Seed.03 Jan 07:02 PM
ListenerListenerCultureThe year in classical musicRichard Betts on the year's best concerts and albums.15 Dec 04:57 PM
ListenerListenerCultureOpera singer Morag Atchison swings from choral work to a tango-based massWell-known for her singer, Morag Atchison may don her dancing shoes for upcoming show.11 Dec 04:59 PM
ListenerListenerCultureFloating in space: A busy anniversary year for Stroma’s Michael NorrisTwo albums and a major new work are the results from celebrating 25 years of Stroma. 04 Dec 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerCultureThe Hewitson Profile: Fiona Samuel on psychopathy, Scrabble and the sex lives of dead peopleThe "rumpty life" of screenwriter, actor and new Katherine Mansfield fellow Fiona Samuel.02 Dec 05:00 PM