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Experience the energy and joy of secondary school groups from across the motu sing their hearts out over three days in Wellington. Video, Audio

James Shaw's valedictory statement included thanks, humour, yarns, surprising allies, warnings and advice for MPs on avoiding the endless policy tug-of-war. Audio

This week King Loser, an independent Aotearoa New Zealand documentary won the Taite Music Prize for music journalism. Directors Cushla Dillon and Andrew Moore’s real life tragicomic chronicle of King… Audio

Chris Hipkins needs a new song and dance routine and fast, or he could be doing the limbo and losing the next generation of Labour's leaders. Video, Audio

The APO's Opera in Concert for 2023 is 'Die tote Stadt' by Erich Korngold - the story of a man paralysed by grief after the death of his wife and his transformational encounter with a theatre dancer… Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra will soon be presenting the New Zealand premiere of 'Die tote Stadt'. Frances Moore is Stage Director for this 'opera in concert' performance of Erich Korngold's… Audio

"Wild", "chaotic" and "difficult" are just some of the words others have used to describe experimental surf-rock band King Loser. Now filmmaker Andrew Moore needs your help to finish a documentary… Audio

There is a new documentary being made about the reunion/last ever King Loser tour in 2016, originally directed by Andrew Moore - Now, a new team of people have come on board, including Cushla Dillon… Video, Audio

The Right Honourable Trevor Mallard resigned as Speaker of the House this week after 35 years as a Member of Parliament. He will soon take up a three-year posting in Dublin as our second resident… Audio

Actor Andrew McCarthy, star of 80's classics like St Elmo's Fire and  Pretty In Pinkwas quite happy to leave that period of his life in the past and never look back. He talks to Jesse about why that… Audio

Child poverty has improved overall since 2018 according to annual figures released today but Maori and Pacific children continue to be worst affected across the board, Children's Commissioner Judge… Audio

The Panel discusses National's new shadow Cabinet, which was announced today.  Audio

Returning to New Horizons after a few weeks of lockdown-imposed repeats, William Dart takes a look at a new compilation album from Tim Burgess and Bob Stanley inspired by the soundtrack music to the… Video, Audio

The number of ghost houses, where landlords let the house sit empty, has jumped in Auckland in the last few years to reach more than 39,000. Audio

Matthew, Neale and Kathryn reflect on the passing of former Prime Minister Mike Moore. Also with the election date announced, a look at what that means for the way the Government's agenda unfolds. Audio

Visitor numbers at the Len Lye Centre have plummeted since the introduction of a door charge for our of towners. The charge was decided by council to help pay for the annual running of the gallery.  Audio

Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Karyn Hay on Lately: This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn about more fibre and new faces in broadcasters’ breakfasts; RNZ’s new show for early risers; a random typo… Video, Audio

Stuck in between books? Wondering what to read next? RNZ Concert's morning music programme Daybreak put the question to listeners: "What's the book you can read over and over again?" and created this… Video

There is a hard-working team of island rangers helping save kākāpō, working day and night, and the chick tally has reached 44, in episode 11 of the Kākāpō Files. Audio

William Dart is in for his New Horizons Christmas Special … he's got treats from Sufjan Stevens, John Legend, Big Maybelle, William Shatner, and Aretha Franklin of course. Video, Audio

The inquiry into the Government's appointment of the deputy police commissioner has found it was adequate. Meanwhile, the regional economic development minister Shane Jones has failed to disclose 61… Audio

The enquiry into the Government's appointment of the deputy police commissioner has found it was adequate and fit for purpose. We ask Law Professor Andrew Geddis if the enquiry was necessary… Audio

It looks like the mantra that Auckland has another 800 cars added to the traffic each week is an outdated statistic. NZTA figures show in the year to August 2018 there was a net loss of 4184 cars on… Audio

What the Panelists Julia Hartley-Moore and Andrew Clay want to talk about. Audio

The actor who plays Lady Gaga's dad in the remake of A Star Is Born says he's reached the zenith of his career and will bow out. As Neil Young said it's better to burn out than fade away. Audio

The search for Madeleine McCann has gone on for 11 years and cost more than £11 million. Theories abound as to where she is, and Scotland Yard wants more funding to keep the search going. Audio

Creditors won't see the $3.6 million they're owned from failed building firm Cranston Homes.The multiple award-winning Auckland-based company ran into financial difficulty a couple of years ago after… Audio

The Panelists talk about introducing mental health initiatives to schools. Audio