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A Samoa government official says women in the country are already part of the decision-making process and if their voices are not being heard it's because of a lack of interest on their part. Audio

The acclaimed novel, Essays in Love, written by Swiss philosopher Alain de Botton, has been adapted into a stage play by two New Zealand writers, Oliver Driver and Eli Kent. Eli talks to Jesse about… Audio

New Zealand's energy sector underwent great scrutiny as part of the 13-month Electricity Price Review, but the government may yet establish a backstop regulatory power to override the Electricity… Audio

College Sport Auckland chief executive Jim Lonergan talks to The Panel about the changing face of college sport. Audio

There are signs of a fresh influx of West Papuans into Papua New Guinea amid a protracted conflict across the border. Audio

As "The Front Lawn", Harry Sinclair and Don McGlashan released two albums and made three short films between 1985 and 1990. Many of their songs such as "Andy", "When You Come Back Home" and "How You… Audio

Residents living close to Titirangi Primary school are fed up hearing Poe E being played six times a day instead of the regular bell. Audio

Seeing a portrait of his namesake and Great Great Great Grandfather who was a treasurer of the Bank of Scotland, prompted drama lecturer and critic James Wenley to write a play about identity… Audio

It wasn't until 2009 that provocation, a defense killers of gay men used to have the charge downgraded to manslaughter, was struck from New Zealand's law books. Before then they'd been able to claim… Audio

Wellington's annual Newtown Festival is the biggest free music party and street fair in the country, attracting 80,000 people to the lively and diverse suburb every year. They go there to sample 185… Video, Audio, Gallery

A theatre director is hoping to spark conversations about taboo subjects like mental health and suicide in New Zealand's Pacific community. Audio

Charlotte chats with the lads of Soaked Oats on site at Laneway. Audio

Thirty years after Sir Roger Hall first introduced New Zealand theatre audiences to married couple Barry and Gen in his play Conjugal Rites, they're back - older, grumpier, and still together. Audio

Veteran French Polynesian leader Flosse struggles with planned return to politics after five-year ban. Audio

German-Jewish refugee Richard Fuchs, came to New Zealand in 1939 fleeing from Nazi persecution. Fuchs wrote symphonies, chamber works, as well as many songs.

But because he was Jewish, his music was… Audio

A new production coming to Auckland audiences over the next month combines the story of one man's personal struggle with the loss of his partner and loss of the magnificent stand of trees surrounding… Audio

Paul Bosauder is a NZ-born flamenco guitarist and composer who has performed in Europe, Lebanon, UK, USA and New Zealand. Trevor Reekie talked to Paul about his life playing Flamenco in Seville and… Audio

A copy of Love Me Do that was the very first Beatles song played on the radio is up for auction next week.

In 1962, the single was played on Radio Luxembourg.

Now it's being auctioned off in the UK.

There have been a few changes in Nelson - that mean some high school age boys in the region can now play netball. Usually boys can't play once they reach high school. Nelson Netball recently made… Audio

For more than 25 years, Duncan Lorien has been delivering a seminar that teaches people how to read and play music in three days. Audio

Papua New Guinea's government has defended its efforts to protect human rights, following a damning annual report by Human Rights Watch. Audio

Smoky air conditions in Melbourne from the devastating bush fires have delayed the start of Australian Open qualifying play.

The city's air quality dropped to 'hazardous' yesterday and is now rated… Audio

Play it Strange is a charity that allows students to write and play music. It is the brainchild of Mike Chunn of Split Enz fame. He joins Lynn Freeman to play a selection of songs from this year's… Audio