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Christchurch neo-soul pop duo Dillastrate take their name from the American record producer and rapper J Dilla. Right now Henare “H” Kaa (drums, lead vocals) and Tim Driver (keyboards, loops, vocals)… Video, Audio

Where were you when Live Aid was on and what was the highlight for you? Audio

Manus Island refugees being moved to Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby say they fear they'll be forgotten. Audio

The so called 'miracle baby' in Fiji who was found 10 days ago crawling near five dead family members at the top of a cliff, is out of hospital but the community is anxious about rumors of sorcery and… Audio

The 1985 Live Aid concert was broadcast all around the world. But it very nearly wasn't seen here. Produced by Katie Scotcher. Audio

Fourteen year old Aorere College student Reikura Boyd wowed the judges at the Stand Up Stand Out competition with her version of Radiohead's song, Creep Audio

A listener texted in a question yesterday asking how is the living wage calculated? Here's business editor Gyles Beckford with the answer Audio

BJ Miller has learnt a lot about how to live well and how to die well from his patients. He shares compassionate and practical advice in the new book A Beginner's Guide to the End. Audio

Seminal Dunedin band The Chills have been performing locally and internationally since the early 1980s. Have a listen to this energetic set in front of a packed venue on Auckland’s K-Road. Video, Audio

The British singer songwriter joins us for a live performance. Audio

Aldous Harding played Wellington’s Hunter Lounge last night and Kirsten Johnstone was there. Harding is in New Zealand with her Wales-based band, touring her latest album Designer.

In this edition of Friday Night Live we join singer-songwriter Reb Fountain performing in session and at The Civic Theatre and The Wine Cellar. Video, Audio

Auckland band Blam Blam Blam would be significant to NZ music history even if only for their 1981 hit 'There Is No Depression in New Zealand'. This week, a full 38 years after their debut EP, Blam… Video, Audio

The tills began ringing at what will be the country's largest mall, also known as a 'living centre'.

Forty stores opened their doors in the Westfield Newmarket in Auckland, with that number expected… Video, Audio

Brent Heavener is the founder of the number one Instagram feed @tinyhouse. His new book, "Tiny House: Live Small, Dream Big" contains over 250 striking images of the world's most creative small homes… Audio, Gallery

A new study has found that optimists are more likely to live longer than those who have a more negative approach to life. The theory is that optimists may find it easier to control their emotions and… Audio

A large raft of pumice is floating in the Pacific after an underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga earlier this month. Audio

A family of nine are desperate for work and a place to live after fleeing the Gloriavale Christian Community. Mr and Mrs Ben-canaan, who only want to be known by their last names, were born and raised… Audio

Aussie provocateur Kirin J Callinan joined RNZ Music's Tony Stamp to perform some covers, and discuss indecent exposure. Audio

The Pacific Conference of Churches has condemned what it calls institutional racism against West Papuans in Indonesia. This comes amid widspread protests in Papua region in response to harassment of… Audio

With her latest album Sportsman of the Year, award-winning Auckland musician Jan Hellriegel also became an author and podcaster. She plays us some new tracks. Video, Audio

Indonesia's president has been criticised for failing to address festering racism against West Papuans.  Audio

The finals of the Smokefree Rock Quest take place next month in Auckland... where the best high school bands and performers in the country will compete to take out the top prize. Audio

Kick back with some quality sounds from New Zealand's biggest selling jazz artist Nathan Haines performing live at Leigh Sawmill in 2013, and in the RNZ studios for NZ Live early in 2019. Video, Audio

In the ten years since Sons of Zion released their debut album, they've given up their day jobs, written some chart-topping songs, and played to massive audiences in New Zealand and abroad. They… Video, Audio