Here Now

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  • CULTURE ET SOCIÉTÉ
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Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here.

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    Ballet's comeback queen - Mayu Tanigaito

    Born in Japan, Mayu Tangaito traveled across the globe to join the Royal New Zealand Ballet 2012. She’s since become one of the most recognizable faces of New Zealand ballet. In this episode she talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about making a come back after injuries and becoming a mother. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  2. 22 FÉVR.

    Back to Basics - Esmail Fathi

    Multi-instrumentalist Esmail Fathi grew up during the early years of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, when most music came under a ban. In Christchurch, today he leads the Persian traditional music ensemble Simurgh—alongside fellow multi-instrumentalist Liam Oliver. In this episode Esmail reflects on a wealth of his memories, at a time of turmoil and transition in Iran. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    21 min

  3. 15 FÉVR.

    Back to Basics - Gold Tooth

    Enhancing aural and oral health in New Zealand is what's been driving selector, curator and DJ GoldTooth after migrating from the UK. In this episode, GoldTooth talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about growing up as Eelam Tamil immersed in the global sounds of London. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    16 min

  4. 8 FÉVR.

    Back to Basics - Henrique Morales

    From Rio Grande Do Sul in southern Brazil, singer and musician Henrique Morales joins Kadambari in this episode of Back to Basics - sounds that he grew up with. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    10 min

  5. 1 FÉVR.

    Back to Basics - Ch!nonso

    Back to Basics delves into the foundational music artists grew up with, before moving to New Zealand. In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar is in conversation with Auckland-based, Nigeria-born singer Ch!nonso. From Ijebu Pleasure club to releasing music under his own name, Ch!nonso is now an unmistakable voice in Auckland’s music scene with a style that bridges his worlds. Starting off in church choirs and university boy bands in Nigeria, Ch!nonso was a 2025 APRA Silver Scroll finalist in New Zealand with artist Mazbou-Q's 'Torque'. So, when we go back to basics what were the foundational sounds for Ch!nonso? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    21 min

  6. 14/12/2025

    2025 Wrapped

    To wrap up the year, some of the conversations on the podcast that took us from Trinidad to Spain and Germany to Zimbabwe - some of our fave Here Now episodes from across the year. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    17 min

  7. 07/12/2025

    Ankur Bassi - "A good person makes a good player"

    Growing up, Ankur Bassi was certain he would one day play cricket for India, and he worked hard every day to get there. But a freak injury meant it would never happen. So, Ankur found a new dream - as a coach - and a new home, too, at Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club in Wellington, New Zealand. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    12 min

  8. 30/11/2025

    "A hundred years cures everything" - a tale of Dalmatians in Auckland

    The Dalmatian community in Auckland has embedded itself in Westie Culture, but it wasn’t always so. The Dallies as they call themselves have faced considerable discrimination, bias and resistance - Phil Vine with this episode. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min
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Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here.

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  • Chaîne
    RNZ Originals
  • Création
    RNZ
  • Années d’activité
    2014 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    258
  • Classification
    Tous publics
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    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
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    Here Now

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