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A leading New Zealand health researcher says this country needs an overarching public health programme to tackle the obesity epidemic. Audio

Our friends over at RNZ Concert have tallied the votes to find out listeners' favourite piece of Classical Music for 2020, and are playing the countdown between 6am-7pm.  Video, Audio

A concert devoted to the music of Eve de Castro-Robinson, recorded at the Auckland Arts Festival, 16 March 2020. Includes introductions from the composer in conversation with Tim Dodd. Audio

Top New Zealand choir Voices NZ turns to the world of opera for their next concert tour. Audio

Singer Jared Holt takes the tenor role in Orchestra Wellington's performance of The Bells by Sergei Rachmaninov. Audio

Wellington Youth Orchestra finally has a chance to perform this COVID year with two concerts this weekend. Orchestra manager Anne French and soloist Ben van Leuven discuss the highs and lows of 2020. 

Chamber Music from the heady days of the '20s' is coming to a concert hall near you over the next few weeks. 

Andrew Beer and Sarah Watkins, and composer Ben Hoadley, whose new work Cave Dances is… Audio

What is the most popular piece of classical music? Voting is about to open in RNZ Concert's annual poll, Settling the Score. RNZ Concert's Nick Tipping talks to Kathryn Ryan. Audio

It's the Proms, but not as we know them. The BBC Proms 2020 offers treasures from the archive and incredible live performances - all at a safe social distance. Video

Robin Toan's Tū-mata-uenga “God of War, Spirit of Man”, described by conductor Gemma New as a work of fierce passion and bold energy, opens her debut concert with the NZSO. Audio

A Pacific concert aimed at uniting the region with the rest of the world against the Covid-19 pandemic has paid tribute to workers on the frontlines of the crisis. Audio

NZTrio perform their first post-lockdown concert this weekend, and there's a world premiere on the programme. Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio

RNZ listener Cindy Sims recalls her 14 yr old self screaming in Row G at The Beatles Auckland concert in 1964. Audio

Life has been on hold for our entertainment venues for three months now. Many shut before the country went into lock down in late March over concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in large gatherings… Audio

The move to level one means no limit on numbers at gatherings - giving festivals and concerts a green light. But what will their line ups look like with international travel bans still in place… Audio

Beethoven's Pastoral was first performed in a mammoth four-hour long concert in 1808. We take a look at this event, which has been described as one of the most significant in the history of classical… Video

On International Nurses Day we're celebrating nurses by sharing their stories and music choices.  Video

There are so many great listening, and viewing, experiences on offer from RNZ Concert this weekend we made a list to  help you plan your time!

This Sunday RNZ Concert will play Max Richter's eight hour performance of Sleep, a lullaby for a frenetic world.  Audio

NZSO Principal trombone David Bremner discusses tonight's concert. Audio

Expect some changes to usual programming in the coming weeks because we are committed to fulfilling our responsibilities to both our audiences and our staff.

The iconic artist and musician talks to Kirsten Johnstone about life, death, and dogs. Audio, Gallery

Documents released under the Official Information Act by RNZ on Tuesday revealed more about its plans for controversial changes to its music services which prompted a  big public and political…

Cynthia Morahan reports back on a New Zealand Festival of the Arts concert created especially with canines in mind. Audio