Features

New Zealand has awarded a Pacific woman as the nation's Poet Laureate for the next two years on National Poetry Day. Video, Audio

The Black Ferns take on England in the Rugby World Cup final, do the Wallabies have the mettle to beat the All Blacks this weekend? And world champion shot putter Tom Walsh still has a point to prove. Audio

Southland meat worker Luke Dawson makes his NZ Fashion Week debut this year with his streetwear collection The Boy From Goreville. Audio

The coast has its issues - unemployment, homelessness, water pollution - and as RNZ's Max Towle finds out, the election isn't on the minds of young locals.

  Nick Bollinger chews the cud on the hillbilly wisdom and folk traditionalism of David Rawlings. Audio

Here's a perfect Friday night treat: Neil Finn and friends recording his new solo album Out Of Silence live to the world via video. Watch it right here:

We celebrate with the inaugural Jesse Mulligan 1-4 Flash Poem Contest. Check out the winning entries. Audio, Gallery

“Kapa haka is very loud and aggressive and in your face. And so is metal.” Teen metal band - and Silver Scroll finalists - Alien Weaponry discuss their unique style of music. Audio

A video that appears to be ridiculing Pacific Island names has angered many, and has been described as offensive and encouraging casual racism. Video

We may have been the first country out of the gate to include women in politics, but have been rather slow ever since. A panel of four women under 40 look at what needs to change.

Where should your money be going – to your credit card debt, mortgage or KiwiSaver account? Personal finance expert Mary Holm has some advice. Audio

The Caucus team look at how PREFU has changed the election campaign, the impact of Dunne's departure and how the minor parties want to change the conversation. Audio

“There’s some old school heat, there’s some sugar, and some weirdo rippers on there.” The popular American rock band return with their most danceable album yet. Video, Audio

In the final episode of Just One Thing, comedian Ben Hurley explains why being funny isn't about being the class clown. Audio

He's a poet, and he knows it. But for National Poetry Day we invite one of our most prominent wordsmiths to spin some of his favorite lyrical tunes. Video, Audio

Restaurant critic Jonathan Gold has been mapping the cuisine and cultural diversity of his home town Los Angeles for three decades. He talks to Kathryn Ryan about discovering, eating, and writing about food of all types in LA. Audio

Opinion - Since 2001, New Zealanders' access to Australian citizenship has been eroded - and the latest data shows the impact, write Paul Hamer and Andrew Markus.

The Bay of Plenty mill town has seen its share of ups and downs. What's life like for young people coming up there now?

Nick Bollinger wallows in the lovelorn verses and soaring choruses of classic popsmith Nicole Atkins. Audio

United Future leader Peter Dunne announced this week that he will leave politics after 33 years. He talks to Jesse Mulligan about what inspires him, what makes him laugh and the lessons he’s learnt so far. Audio

His numerous hits include 'Up, Up and Away', 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix', and 'MacArthur Park' - most were made famous by other singers. Graeme Downes tells us more. Video, Audio

When your baby is around six months old, it's time to offer them a combination of finger food and homemade purees, says Dr Julie Bhosale. Audio

For the first time ever, the five songs in the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll final are all by female artists.

For women in filmmaking, the struggle is real. Director Gaylene Preston wants to change that.