Features

We're one step closer to understanding the amazing navigational powers of birds, and a DNA editing tool id helping to identify the genes responsible for successful cancer therapy. Audio

Actor, director and acting coach Miranda Harcourt talks about taking a back seat to her three children, taking rabbit poo through customs and a very special pouch of ashes. Audio

Max Towle checks in with the people of Auckland's northernmost electorate in the latest episode of Beyond the Beehive.

The first signs of Spring are here and there's a hymn for that.  'Morning has broken' opens this week's edition of Hymns on Sunday. Audio

From treating a fear of spiders to training young doctors – how real is the promise of Virtual Reality and how is it being used today? Audio, Gallery

Canterbury baking and preserving veterans Edna Crawford and Ruth Wheeler recently called a meeting at their local hall to pass on the 'correct ways' to younger bakers. Video, Audio

An artist and his real-estate agent alter ego clash over the age old problem of art versus commerce.

Multi-instrumentalist Kevin Morby on being the artist he wants to be, and the hard work and commitment required to nurture creativity. Audio

Treasure Chest: If you or your big kid is have outgrown kid’s stories you’ll most likely find what you want in RNZ’s Not For Children collection. Parental advice is advised.

This week, will the All Blacks retain their Rugby Championship title? And we check in with runner Nick Willis and golfer Ryan Fox. Audio

It’s Money Week and the Commission for Financial Capability wants to start tough discussions about debt in some of our most vulnerable communities – particularly Pacific communities. Audio

Art is in the eye of the beholder, but how do you go about showing your appreciation? Upbeat's series The Art of Etiquette, helps make art accessible for those who are unsure of what to do.

Rapper, radio DJ, TV presenter, graffiti artist, tattooist, driver to the stars and maker of delicious food talks about his creative genius and where he gets his inspiration. Audio, Gallery

Eight Asian men speak candidly about sex, love and dating in Chye-Ling Huang's short documentary.

Settle in for an hour of classic tracks from Kris Kristofferson, Townes Van Zandt and Plas Johnson, plus ska from Roland Alphonso, Kiwi-country from The Warratahs and down 'n' dirty blues from Howlin' Wolf. Audio

Too much focus on childhood success rather than enjoyment in music is leading to performance anxiety later in life for many musicians. Butterflies, sweating, shaking hands and a racing heart are all part of normal anxiety but it gets worse than that. Audio

Composer Marc Chesterman got some bizarre requests for the soundtrack of the new Florian Habicht documentary Spookers. Video, Audio

Will Whangarei's status as a safe National seat change on election day? The Wireless journalist Max Towle investigates.

Clive Murphie has been skating lakes for 40 years. Every winter when the weather looks just right, he emails the 120 people on 'Clive's Ice Skating List' and a group of them hit the ice. Video, Audio, Gallery

Featuring two Checks alums and describing themselves as “Can, Marilyn Manson and Depeche Mode, seasoned with the soulful melodies of classic Motown”, Racing have a new EP on the way, and a bunch of buzz.

Lloyd Scott has been a much-loved voice through the night on RNZ for the last 13 years, and on Radio New Zealand in one form or another for 53 years. He talks to Kathryn Ryan about a life in radio. Audio, Gallery

The Cook Islands is in the process of decriminalising homosexuality, yet some Pacific island countries still have harsh penalties, even whipping, on the lawbooks.

The latest episode of Caucus takes in Bill English's boot camps, Jacinda Ardern first international stoush and Grant Robertson opening the door to a Capital Gains Tax. Audio

David Pine was guitarist and singer for early Flying Nun band Sneaky Feelings, followed by an illustrious career in Foreign Affairs. He spins some of his favorite tunes. Audio