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Google and Facebook are in a showdown with Australian lawmakers over payment for using the work of others. The world is keenly watching to see what will happen.  Audio

Several fires in Canterbury on Tuesday have left the region on high alert. Strong winds up to 130 kilometres per hour fanned the flames near Cass Bay and the Port Hills, where firefighters have… Audio

From her home in Auckland Stella Bennett, better known as musician Benee has been able to grow her pop career despite this year's disruptive pandemic. The 20 year old singer/songwriter was meant to be… Audio

Anna Coddington’s new album Beams is out now and RNZ Music was lucky enough to record an exclusive live session with her at Auckland's renowned Roundhead Studios. Video

Aotearoa's biggest pop star Lorde, discusses her 2019 trip to Antarctica. Video

Two fire crews have kept watch in Christchurch overnight, as the potential for fire on the Port Hills remains high.

Fire and Emergency yesterday successfully contained a blaze after sparks from a… Audio

Welcome to the future. RNZ Music is delighted to present HK-Kiwi electronic artist french Concessions newest single ‘Peak’. If you loved the Akira soundtrack, this is for you. Video

A convoy of trucks is leaving Whangārei on Friday morning carrying cargo from a ship that could not unload in Auckland.

Constantinos P, which was diverted to Northport because of delays in unloading… Audio

Produced and mixed for big festival stages, Thomas Oliver’s latest single ‘Friendly Fire’ is a synth- laden hybrid of modern electronic music and melodic lap-slide guitar. The song’s new vid was shot… Video

Sometimes, parents' behaviour on the sidelines gives sport a bad name Audio

The Black Seeds make a triumphant return to their classic reggae roots, ahead of a huge summer tour. Check out their new single 'Raised With Love', the first off their new album, due out next year. Video

This week - the number of people complaining about the state of Wellington has increased, with journalists penning opinion pieces bemoaning the stagnant state of the capital. Media Watch producer… Audio

RNZ Music is excited to share this special live performance of traditional Māori Catholic hymn ‘Ka Waiata ki a Maria’. The performance is part of an hour-long show by 21 UK-based New Zealand singers… Video

The legendary singer, songwriter, actor, author, and humanitarian Dolly Parton is 75 years old and presides over a multi-million dollar music, entertainment and philanthropic empire.Her book… Video, Audio

Dianne Swann, frontwoman of The Bads has released a new solo single. ‘These Are The Days’ highlights the realities of climate change, mass consumption and over population. Video

Aucklander Luke Winny, aka Luke-W, is a producer, singer and rapper with influences ranging from rock and hip-hop, to R&B. ‘Law of Attraction’ is the fourth single from his upcoming album Timing Is… Video

Tami Neilson has just released her first Christmas song. A Cover of Willie Nelson's 'Pretty Paper', all proceeds will go to the Auckland City Mission. Video

Many of New Zealand's endemic birds may not fly well if at all, but they're still a challenge for artists wanting to sketch them in the wild. The nocturnal species pose an extra degree of difficulty… Audio, Gallery

Americans in New Zealand were biting their nails as the results of the US election came in RNZ visited a couple of election night events around Auckland, with most people drifting home when it became… Audio

Nick Truebridge is at The Fox Pub and Sports Bar in the Auckland viaduct, where the Democrats Abroad are watching the results come in. Video, Audio

At Auckland's viaduct the Democrats Abroad are hoping for a different result to 2016. Our reporter Nick Truebridge is at The Fox Pub and Sports Bar. He describes the atmosphere. Video, Audio

Tablefox frontman Clinton Bell has embraced his Māori heritage in the band’s new single and video, ‘Battles’. Video

RNZ Music was lucky enough to record a very special live session with Auckland musician Lou’ana. Backed by her incredible live band, she performed tracks from her new album Moonlight Madness. Video

Kiwi kids’ band fleaBITE has the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit with their song and vid ‘The Skellingtons of Wellington’, which puts a Kiwi twist on this most spooky time of year... Video

Northland soul singer Teeks has a new single following the release of his sophomore EP I, which came out in August. ‘Remember Me’ comes with a stunning video directed by Teeks himself, and created by… Video