Collections
Featured Collections
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Womad
The World of Music Arts and Dance at the leafy Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth. Showcasing top artists from around the world.
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Entartete Musik
A collection of stories and examples of exiled or banned composers and music.
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Under The Influence
Significant international musicians and their influence on New Zealand music
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Lost and Found
Yadana Saw curates classics and curious cuts from Aotearoa and beyond.
All Collections
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He Ara Pūoro
Richard Nunns plays traditional Māori instruments from his taonga pūoro collection
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New Zealand Festival
Festival related news, reviews & interviews.
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Remembering Sir Paul Callaghan
Lectures, interviews and discussions with the eminent New Zealand scientist
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Margaret Mahy (1936–2012)
Remembering one of New Zealand's national literary treasures
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Māori Language Week
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Grimm's Fairy Tales
Kind, cruel, occasionally shocking and often just absurd.
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Camp A Low Hum
Coverage of the annual boutique indie festival.
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Field Recording
Using portable recorders to gather material outside the confines of the studio, or the restrictions of the landline or cell phone.
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Treaty of Waitangi
A collection of audio which explores the history of the Treaty of Waitangi
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Curtain Raiser
Illustrated introductions to major pieces from the classical repertoire.
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Christchurch Memorial Service
The official memorial service for victims of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, held at Hagley Park.
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Te Reo Māori on RNZ
Listen to the Māori greetings used on RNZ and read the English translations.
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Beginners guide to Parliament
Chris Bramwell takes us behind the scenes at Parliament.
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On Song with Simon Sweetman
Simon Sweetman tells the stories behind classic Kiwi pop anthems.
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Naming Aotearoa
The history of New Zealand place names with Peter Dowling.
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Recipes
Recipes on RNZ National.
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Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring
Still provocative and disturbing a century after its premiere caused a sensational scandal.
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John Kendrick (1922-2013)
Remembering the conservationist, filmmaker and sound recordist who initiated and recorded the Morning Report bird calls
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60 Years of the Royal New Zealand Ballet
Clarissa Dunn and Hannah Sassman head behind the scenes at the RNZB's 60th birthday party.
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Pixie Williams (1928 - 2013)
Remembering the singer of one of New Zealand's best known songs, 'Blue Smoke'.
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Cycling
It’s the simplest of machines that connects us all.
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In conversation with Eleanor Catton
A collection of interviews with the Booker Prize-winning writer.
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Lorde: our lady of Takapuna
An overview of pop songwriter Lorde's career.
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Under The Influence
Significant international musicians and their influence on New Zealand music