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At just 24 years old, Eddie Johnson, aka Lontalius, has already attracted massive acclaim for his EPs and albums. He plays tracks from his new album Someone Will Be There For You in the Auckland… Video, Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present a brand new series of live sessions with some of Aotearoa's finest. First off the rank is Auckland-based indie-pop musician Merk, who's just released his second album… Video, Audio

Christchurch rocker Emma Dilemma (aka Emma Cameron) has played in bands for much of her life and is now embarking on a solo career. She joins us in the Ōtautahi studio with her band to play some new… Video, Audio

It's been a day of deep reflection for the US after Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd.

It was a significant result for fractured race relations in the United States.

… Audio

More than a thousand people are expected to request to end their lives in the first year of the assisted dying regime.

The chief medical officer Andrew Connolly says the Ministry of Health is… Audio

Our regular music reviewer Dianne Swann is also one of Aotearoa’s most prolific singers and songwriters. Joined by a live band, she plays us songs from her debut solo album War on Peace of Mind. Video, Audio

The government's decision to phase out livestock exports by sea has been met with despair by some in the agricultural industry.

There are fears the ban, which has a two-year transition period, will… Audio

The Government has announced all live exports by sea will be banned in two years' time.Central Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farmer, Jeremy Rookes tells Susana Leiataua how important the trade is to… Audio

The clock is ticking on the live animal exports, with the government announcing a two-year phase out period.

It's scrapping the industry, it says, to uphold New Zealand's reputation for high… Video, Audio

The government is calling time on livestock exports by sea - saying New Zealand needs to protect its reputation and the welfare of animals.

The ban, which includes a two-year transition period, is… Video, Audio

Bay of Plenty singer songwriter Dan Sharp joins us to perform live ahead of his new EP release. Audio

The head of a livestock export company says they've had a tip-off from China that the Government is poised to ban live cattle exports.

The government launched a review of the trade nearly two years… Audio

The union representing MIQ workers wants them to get more than thanks for keeping the country safe.

They would like a pay rise too. As you heard two security guards working at the Grand Millennium… Video, Audio

Peter Frampton's 'Frampton Comes Alive!' album made him one of the biggest names in rock history. But it wasn't all beer and skittles. He joins the show to discuss his incredible musical career and… Video, Audio

Fur Patrol's iconic album Pet is available on vinyl for the first time! The album was originally released in 2000 and spent a total of 30 weeks on the NZ charts. 

To celebrate the release, we listen… Audio

Husband and wife Aaron Gott and Amy Maynard formed the folk band Looking for Alaska with bassist Stephen Daniell in 2016. The trio visits our Auckland to play tracks from their latest album Light and… Video, Audio

Sistema Aotearoa is celebrating 10 years of music making this weekend with a big, free concert for Auckland Arts Festival. Audio

Bus drivers in Wellington are one stop closer to getting paid the Living Wage, but there are still some bumps in the road.

The Regional Council this morning agreed they fund the operators who… Audio

A community worker by day, singer-songwriter by night. Mali Mali (real name Ben Tolich) has been creating heartfelt meditative chamber-pop for the last decade.Aside from a few shows, Mali Mali hasn't… Audio

The Living Wage rate is set to rise to 22 dollars 75 per hour from September. Living Wage Aotearoa says the three percent increase is based on the average annual earnings movement in the last June… Audio

Don't forget about us, we need homes too. That's the message from those living with disabilities in Dunedin.

The city hosted an Accessible Housing Forum today and several politicians heard harrowing… Audio

An update now on our story last night about the cows at Cornwall Park. The park in Auckland received angry backlash to a decision to exporting live cattle to Mongolia.

On Thursday the Cornwall Park… Audio

The minimum wage will rise to $20 an hour, from $18.90 an hour as of today.

This could mean an extra $44 each week before tax for people working 40 hours a week on the minimum wage.

For those… Audio

Auckland's Cornwall Park is facing criticism for a plan to export live cattle overseas.

The park's facing public backlash after announcing some cows currently grazing in its fields will be shipped to… Video, Audio

Christchurch indie dream pop band There's a Tuesday consists of Nat Hutton and Minnie Robberd's on guitars and vocals, with Angus Murray on bass and Joel Becker on drums.  Nat and Minnie won the… Video, Audio