Features

If you’re looking for a local guitarist to dazzle you, check out this guy. Nick Bollinger discusses the twanging debut by Wellington guitar-slinger Chris Armour. Audio

How do you spot a child with exceptional musical talent and then how do you raise them? How much encouragement is too much? Several stars need to be in alignment for a prodigy to flourish. Audio

Rewards and punishments don't work so adults and kids need to work together to solve behavioural problems, says psychologist Ross Greene. Audio

New Zealand women tell us what pop singer Taylor Swift's court win and testimony means to them. Audio

The five finalists for the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll have been announced - and for the first time ever, they are all by female artists.

Marshall Islands Climate Ambassador Tony de Brum is being described as "a giant of history" who was catapulted to the forefront of the global climate action movement. Audio

The Wireless tasks a group of young NZ politicians with assembling a piece of furniture. Can they work together?

As streaming becomes the gateway to music, how will fans get the juice facts once found on album sleeves and liner notes? Like the song writer, musicians and producer. Audio

Tauranga is booming, but does that mean the locals are happy with National in power? Max Towle tests the mood.

Nick Bollinger tunes in on a psychedelic classic from cosmic Kiwi adventurers Space Farm. Audio

Eye-watering claims about the extra costs from charging for water floated free in the media this past week. Audio

Toa Fraser’s real-life hostage thriller 6 Days is a reminder of a more innocent age of terrorism, says Dan Slevin.

The Leader of the Opposition has become New Zealand’s own selfie queen, writes media studies lecturer Dr Cherie Lacey.

RNZ Music sought reaction from local women who responded strongly when the US court found in favour of megastar Taylor Swift’s suit against a DJ who had groped her. Audio

A passionate conservationist and his canine companion fight to save New Zealand’s kea in Michael Weatherall's short documentary.

They're not your usual nostalgic or granny-pleasing winery show band, with their often sombre tone and that growly baritone of Berningers, but they have a loyal and fervent audience here in Aotearoa.  

David Peterson invents languages for a living, two of which can be heard in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Audio

The new film Victoria & Abdul tells the story of Queen Victoria's close 13-year friendship with a young Muslim clerk she called ‘the Munshi’. Journalist Shrabani Basu first brought the 100 year old secret to light. Video, Audio, Gallery

Many of us willingly share personal content on social media, but reckon broadcasters should require our permission to run it – is that realistic? Audio

Acclaimed poet and legendary writing teacher Bill Manhire talks us through the songs that have shaped his life. Video, Audio

The young people of Thames talk politics in the latest episode of Beyond the Beehive.

Your first look at this charmingly nostalgic animated ode to musicians Graham Brazier and Dave McArtney - friends who died before their time - and a tribute to icons Prince, David Bowie, and Marc Bolan.

All Black legend Sir Colin Meads, who died last week at 81, reflects on his career in a 2010 interview with Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan. Audio

A teenage thrash metal band, a soulful singer-songwriter and an artist who combines haka with hip-hop are some of the finalists for this year's Maioha Award, which honours Māori songwriting and composition.