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The Black Ferns are set to notch up a century on Monday when they play their hundredth test match, in England.

Almost as significant is the time that has elapsed since their last test match: 28 long… Audio

The All Blacks play the United States in Washington DC in a one-off test on Sunday morning. While World Rugby has big plans for growing the game North America, the reality on the ground paints a… Audio

Multi-disciplinary artist Lisa Reihana (Ngapuhi - Ngati Hine, Ngai Tu-Te Auru) is the Artist In Focus for the upcoming Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, and will be bringing a series of her… Audio

After pressing pause on live performances a few years ago, musician Rob Ruha is ready to share new music with the world again. Following the career-high of opening for Phil Collins at his rain-soaked… Video, Audio

Wellington violinist Peter Gjelsten has a busy few days ahead, as soloist in two performances of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Audio

The internet can be an extremely toxic place for women or members of minority groups - but could there be a way to kill online trolls with kindness? Kathryn speaks to Jacqueline Comer, who's been… Audio

Parliament lost three weeks of debating time recently. Now the government is clawing back time to get things done, like bills on counter-terrorism, drinking water and a Matariki holiday. Audio

Move over bees - it turns out moths also have a role to play in pollination.

In a first-of-its-kind experiment, New Zealand scientists have used a fluorescent pollen-tracker powder in the lab to test… Audio

Rugby's greatest rivalry will raise a century on Saturday in Townsville - an unlikely venue for the 100th test between the All Blacks and the Springboks.

The two nations have dominated the… Audio

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a woman near a walkway in the Auckland suburb of Mount Albert.

Lena Zhang was reported missing after going for a walk yesterday… Audio

Name suppression has become a publicity-dodging exercise that just generates publicity. Why does this rule, that favours those who can afford a lawyer, still exist? Audio

This afternoon, Aucklanders will hear if they will remain in their alert level four – or move down a step to three.

However with an outbreak in the Waikato region, there are concerns an anticipated… Audio

It's been a long time between drinks, but Te Whanganui-a-Tara artist Luke Buda is gearing up to release his first solo album in 12 years. Luke joins the show to play a few favourites and discuss the… Video, Audio

The Black Caps play their first match in Pakistan for 18 years tonight. Security concerns mean the New Zealand men's cricket team haven't toured Pakistan since 2003.

But - after trips to the country… Audio

Clinical psychologist and health anxiety expert Dr Steven Taylor's latest book, The Psychology of Pandemics, is a groundbreaking treatise on the subject, but it was a book that many thought would… Audio

Lou Sanson has had a life-long love affair with nature. Now he's hanging up his hat at DOC, and is joining the show to reflect on some highs and lows during his time, and play some favourite songs. Audio

"No jab, no play" - that's the message from Fiji's National Sports Commission - as Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the country. All sporting events were suspended in May, and anyone who wishes to… Audio

New The Spinoff coeditors Alex Casey and Madeleine Chapman chat with Colin peacock and share some favourite songs. Audio

Nicolas Ricketts has been the curator of The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester New York since 1998. He's researched the history of paper artifacts and board games, and served for a time as the… Audio

How often have you looked around where you live to identify new ways have fun. Alex Bonham has just written a book Play and the City - How to create places and spaces to help us thrive. Audio

Vaccine hesitancy is playing a role in Fiji's fight against the spread of Covid-19.

The country is being hit hard by an outbreak of the virus, with 8576 active cases in isolation and 55 deaths.

Its… Audio

Former Samoa international, Fila Fuamatu, is advocating for change in the sports sector and using traditional village games to get Pasifika communities moving. Video

Tiny Ruins (Hollie Fullbrook) released her debut album Some Were Meant For The Sea in May 2011. Tiny Ruins recorded this very special session for RNZ performing songs from her debut album and sharing… Audio