Features

Hear new music from Juanita Stein, blues from Jimmy Reed, a stripped-back Cheap Trick cover, ska from Derrick Morgan plus classic tracks from Captain Beefheart and Harry Nillson. Audio

Jared Flitcroft and Jack O'Donnell's new film Tama cleverly combines the muffled tones of deaf teenager Tama's hearing perspective with the vibrancy of birdsong, wood chopping and speech from the other characters' perspectives. Video, Audio

Robert Scott is saving waste and surplus wood from the building industry from getting bulldozed into the landfill and restoring it for re-use. Audio

Social isolation can make elderly people susceptible to psychological (and sometimes physical) abuse – most often at the hands of family members. Audio

Lawlessness related to Papua New Guinea's election continues to fester, with more deadly violence in the Highlands region. Audio

Seven-year-old Madeleine is learning that in BMX, if you flinch for a second you can go from first to last.

OPINION - Jacindamania has seen crowds at Labour events swelling, fans flocking to meet the new boss, spontaneous cheering on aeroplanes and glowing coverage in the press.

Captain David Morgan on turbulence, window shades and the importance of "waiting for the paperwork". Audio

The biggest student body in the country has launched a campaign across 20 campuses to get young people voting.

Hear music from Angola, a new album exploring the links between Indian raga and Spanish flamenco and the founder of the Analog Africa label, who's passion is saving music that could have been lost. Audio

One Wellington family take their children on an educational holiday back to their mother's homeland of Sri Lanka, but family holidays never go as planned. Audio, Gallery

In episode two, we explore teen sexuality. Listen to famous Kiwis deliver sex advice to their teenage selves. Audio

Following Cook Islands language week last week, Daniela Maoate-Cox reflects on it as a time to connect with her culture.

Ray Letoa is one of New Zealand's top bartenders, working at CoCo at the Roxy in Wellington. As part of this year's Wellington On a Plate he is championing Samoan cuisine. Audio, Gallery

The incoming chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum says the regional body tries to deal with too many issues and needs to become more focussed. Audio

Actor and writer Oscar Kightley explores his Solomon Island ancestry and the untold story of workers shipped to Samoa against their will over 100 years ago in a new documentary. Audio

Wellington beat-maker and songwriter Estère Dalton is playing with other humans for the first time. They play a couple of new songs with potent messages about technology and migration. Video, Audio

NZ-born nurse and midwife Andrew Cameron has worked in some of the world's most dangerous locations, but spends most of his time serving the remote Queensland community of Birdsville. Audio

Bert Berns is one of the greatest songwriters you’ve never heard of. yet he compiled a considerable songbook, became a respected producer, record label boss and associate of the mob. Video, Audio

The full fury of the abusive, career-ending tirade unleashed by Donald Trump’s former communications director proved a challenge for reporters. Audio

The Kronos Quartet's foray into folk music is a very classy outing on all musical counts, according to William Dart. Audio

"If you sought out six teaspoons of sugar in what you're eating [the World Health Organisation's recommended daily intake] you probably wouldn't finish breakfast before you'd hit the mark." Audio

Watch Wellington beat-maker Estère Dalton perform her latest single 'Pro Bono Techno Zone' at Blue Barn studios. Video, Audio

The actor, director and writer talks about weighing up spontaneity with stability and the treasured op-shop chair which connects her to a beloved auntie in the latest episode of Just One Thing. Audio