Rena Owen has cemented herself in New Zealand’s pantheon of film and television greats. 

The award-winning actress has a packed acting career, with roles in everything from Once Were Warriors, to Star Wars, to Whina, to Shortland Street.  

She stars in productions that create lasting legacies, conveying stories from the culture and history of New Zealand, and her latest work follows suit. 

Taki Rua Theatre – Breaking Barriers tells the story of what became the unofficial Māori theatre company, an ensemble of artists breaking barriers, shattering cultural norms, and pioneering a bicultural partnership. 

Owen joined Jack Tame to discuss the significance of the theatre, her acting career, and her upcoming film roles. 

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Rena Owen has cemented herself in New Zealand’s pantheon of film and television greats.&nbsp;
The award-winning actress has a packed acting career, with roles in everything from Once Were Warriors, to Star Wars, to Whina, to Shortland Street. &nbsp;
She stars in productions that create lasting legacies, conveying stories from the culture and history of New Zealand, and her latest work follows suit.&nbsp;
Taki Rua Theatre – Breaking Barriers tells the story of what became the unofficial Māori theatre company, an ensemble of artists breaking barriers, shattering cultural norms, and pioneering a bicultural partnership.&nbsp;
Owen joined Jack Tame to discuss the significance of the theatre, her acting career, and her upcoming film roles.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Rena Owen: Kiwi Actress on her career, 'Taki Rua Theatre – Breaking Barriers'

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Barbara Dreaver is no stranger to a challenge. 

She’s spent the past three decades shedding light on issues across the Pacific – getting locked up in Fiji, threatened in Papua New Guinea, faced natural disasters, and covered military coups and criminal activity. 

An international correspondent and veteran of New Zealand journalism, Dreaver’s faced death threats for her tenacious pursuit of the truth.  

Though she normally shines the light on others’ stories, Dreaver’s now decided to tell her own in a new memoir ‘Be Brave’. 

She told Jack Tame that focusing on her own story has been really uncomfortable, but kind of cool at the same. 

“I’m giving people a look behind the scenes at a time when, you know, media is not really trusted,” Dreaver explained. 

“But I really want people to know just the sort of work and the effort and stuff that goes on behind the scenes – also a little bit of personal stuff as well.” 

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Barbara Dreaver is no stranger to a challenge.&nbsp;
She’s spent the past three decades shedding light on issues across the Pacific – getting locked up in Fiji, threatened in Papua New Guinea, faced natural disasters, and covered military coups and criminal activity.&nbsp;
An international correspondent and veteran of New Zealand journalism, Dreaver’s faced death threats for her tenacious pursuit of the truth. &nbsp;
Though she normally shines the light on others’ stories, Dreaver’s now decided to tell her own in a new memoir ‘Be Brave’.&nbsp;
She told Jack Tame that focusing on her own story has been really uncomfortable, but kind of cool at the same.&nbsp;
“I’m giving people a look behind the scenes at a time when, you know, media is not really trusted,” Dreaver explained.&nbsp;
“But I really want people to know just the sort of work and the effort and stuff that goes on behind the scenes – also a little bit of personal stuff as well.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara Dreaver: Long-time Pacific Correspondent on her decades long career, new memoir 'Be Brave'

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Did you know that sunrise and dawn aren’t the same thing? Kevin Milne didn’t! 

He made this discovery rather late in life, on a recent family holiday on the East Coast. 

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Did you know that sunrise and dawn aren’t the same thing? Kevin Milne didn’t!&nbsp;
He made this discovery rather late in life, on a recent family holiday on the East Coast.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Kevin Milne: A discovery made late in life

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Harry Styles has released his highly anticipated fourth album. 

‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ follows on from his 2022 album ‘Harry’s House,’ which won Album of the Year at the 65th Grammy Awards in 2023.  

It’s a notable departure from his previous works, with heavy use of synthesisers and electronic elements – inspired, Styles says, by the music and performances of LCD Soundsystem. 

Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. 

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Harry Styles has released his highly anticipated fourth album.&nbsp;
‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ follows on from his 2022 album ‘Harry’s House,’ which won Album of the Year at the 65th Grammy Awards in 2023. &nbsp;
It’s a notable departure from his previous works, with heavy use of synthesisers and electronic elements – inspired, Styles says, by the music and performances of LCD Soundsystem.&nbsp;
Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album.&nbsp;
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Chris Schulz: Harry Styles - Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally

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Rena Owen: Kiwi Actress on her career, 'Taki Rua Theatre – Breaking Barriers'

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