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Christchurch band Salad Boys are with Jesse today. They're on an album release tour for their second album This is Glue. Video, Audio

A Cook Islands artist hopes her photos of abandoned homes on the island of Mangaia will bring home the country's depopulation problem. Audio

Today, January 31st marks the 50th anniversary of Nauru gaining its independence from Australia. Audio

Amnesty International says Australia's policies of refugee punishment and deterrant will eventually compromise someone's right to life. Audio

Nauru celebrates 50 years of independence. Audio

A senior Indonesian health official says a vaccination campaign in Asmat will move to other Papuan districts in coming months after a deadly outbreak of measles. Audio

She plays the harp like you've never heard it!  Audio

The head of the Pacific Disability Forum in Fiji says recent natural disasters in the region have highlighted the need for aid agencies to focus on how people with disabilities cope during… Audio

Jeremy Eade (Garageland), Rick McShane (Chainsaw Masochist) and Sean Reid (Psychodaisies) are Galveston. This afternoon they deliver a "rambunctious blend of classic Flying Nun, mixed with a generous… Video, Audio

Once briefly called Beatlegrass (as a Beatles cover band), The Lonely Heartstring Band perform a just-recorded song called The Other Side. Audio

Social media is being blamed for fanning the flames of sorcery-related attacks in Papua New Guinea. Recent high-profile attacks have highlighted how PNG's problem with belief in sorcery is spiralling… Audio

A six year old Papua New Guinea girl who was tortured for allegedly using sorcery is to be given protection for the rest of her life, although two months on from the attack the men who tortured her… Audio

Christchurch trio, Nomad Audio

Mana book to help Hawaiian people navigate contemporary life. Audio

Kumeu Live: Guy Wishart's $20 BYO concert Audio

The National Party leader Bill English says the government's plan to set up an inquiry into the abuse of children in state care may detract from work needed in the sector. Audio

The powerhouse quartet of Moana Maniapoto, Rob Ruha, Warren Maxwell and Shihad’s Jon Toogood play politically loaded songs. Audio

The xx gave a stunning performance last night at Auckland's Trust's Arena – their first NZ show in eight years, unfortunately it was roundly ignored by the chatty crowd.

A very special last NZ Live for the year, featuring Christchurch "skiffle ‘n’ roll" band The Goldonies, Wellington's rootsy Frank Burkitt Band and Auckland folk band Albi and The Wolves. Audio, Gallery

The 3 piece Auckland band Cricket Farm join Jesse in our Auckland studio to perform one of the songs from their debut album, Bending Spoons, which is out tomorrow Audio

Charismatic resistance leaders retain grip on Timor politics as an impasse in parliament continues. Audio

Parliament's cleaners and caterers have faught for years for decent pay. This afternoon the Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard announced the timeline to get there - they'll jump to roughly 21 dollars… Audio