Features

The Solomon Islands prime minister has called on academics to rewrite their analyses of the causes of the country's ethnic tensions and the role of leaders - including himself - during that period.

Wigmore is back from a seven-year hiatus with new single Hallow Fate.

Single-working parent Tamsyn Matchett knows a thing or two about being discriminated against, especially overcoming the stigma around being a 'brown, solo-mum'. Audio, Gallery

In part five of Healthy or Hoax, Carol Hirschfeld gives flotation pods a try to see whether they could be an answer for those looking to de-stress. Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses Chuck Berry's first new release in 38 years - Chuck. Audio

The White Ferns have a great shot at winning the Cricket World Cup. Here’s why you should be watching, writes Max Towle.

The head of a marae, accused by US interns working for the Labour Party of offering sub-standard accommodation, says he's been forced to defend his mana. Video, Audio

After a lifetime of telling other people's stories as the President of HBO Documentary, Sheila Nevins is ready to get personal and tell her own. Audio

A number of events have been held to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the Montevideo Maru in 1942, but an Australian historian says far too little is known about  Australia's worst maritime disaster. Audio

Young New Zealanders are showing they care, by pushing for change at the companies they invest in and support, The Wireless reports.

The Northland festival is in its seventh year, with arguably its best lineup yet.

The common Lions fan is distinctive and easy to find in their natural habitat - the pub - nursing wounds and drinks at 11am on a Tuesday, writes Emile Donovan.

RNZ Music's Zoe George went to see her childhood idols Hanson perform at Auckland's Town Hall. She wished she'd brought her earplugs. Video, Audio

Mercury prize-winners Alt-J have released an album that seems to travel between time zones, says Nick Bollinger. Audio

Lisala Halapua is an Auckland writer and illustrator whose first children's book is a finalist in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults best first book award. Audio

This week at Auckland's Civic Theatre, West Side Story will be translated into sign language, so deaf audience members can enjoy the show. Video, Audio

Putauhinu is a remarkable sanctuary island, and its story is one of loss, renewal and conservation in action, writes Alison Ballance. Video, Audio, Gallery

This week at Auckland's Civic Theatre, West Side Story will be translated into sign language, so deaf audience members can enjoy the show.  Kelly Hodgins explains. Video, Audio

Despite new treatments and programmes, the number of cancer cases has continued to climb since 2008. Health correspondent Karen Brown reports on a persistent threat.

To create a future we'd want to live in we need a picture in our heads that isn't dystopian, says the founder of Wired magazine Kevin Kelly. Audio

Legendary conservationist Dame Jane Goodall's passion for the natural world is undimmed at the age of 83. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about how individual choices can make a difference. Video, Audio

Expert advice on what to do with your money when the quarter-acre dream is crushed.

Mercury prize-winners Alt-J have released an album that seems to travel between time zones, says Nick Bollinger. Audio