Features

$4.5 million dollars has already been donated to transform Wellington's Town Hall into a music hub available for public use. Audio

Some of us get eight hours sleep a night - for others, the twilight hours involve a lot of tossing, turning and worrying then feeling dreadful in the morning. Audio

Sometimes a tiny microbe is all it takes to fell a tree. But scientists are now wondering if they can save trees by putting these tiny killers "off the scent". Video, Audio

Two local papers took very different approaches to controversial stories that weren't backed up by facts recently – while another reflected on social media falsehoods creeping into the news. Audio

In a new episode of RNZ's Eyewitness podcast, Sir Jim McLay tells Justin Gregory about the day he faced down the most dominant politician in living memory. Audio

Simple mathematical laws govern not just biology, but even human constructs such as commerce and cities – and if you feel time is speeding up, you're correct, says an academic. Audio

Brian Cox has had a long and distinguished career in theatre, television and film, in his latest role he plays Winston Churchill in the new film Churchill out this month. Audio

Aaradhna, Annie Crummer, Bella Kalolo and Esther Stephens revisit some of the Queen of Soul's greatest moments. Listen to a live recording from Auckland. Audio

Filmmaker Leanne Pooley wants to paint a picture of womanhood around the world using the voices of women who took to the streets after Donald Trump's inauguration. Audio

A recipient in Monday's Queen's Birthday Honours List, Shane Hales talks to Jesse Mulligan about his time at the very top of New Zealand entertainment. Audio

Is this the Brighter Future? - Today RNZ launches a series examining how the National-led government has shaped the lives of New Zealanders. We start by investigating tourism.

Tonight from 7.30pm, hear a review of the latest from Canadian D.I.Y. exponent Mac Demarco, as well as Benjamin Booker, Mavis and John Moreland. Audio

What's lovable about New Zealand is partly the very thing that causes tall poppy syndrome – egalitarianism. Is it time we all got better at trumpet-blowing? 

Boomerang Bags and the Soft Plastic Recycling programme are taking on New Zealand's plastics problem. Video, Audio

Aaradhna, Annie Crummer, Bella Kalolo and Esther Stephens perform their own blends of funk, soul and R&B originals as well as some Aretha-classics. Audio

Tami Neilson is making her way around the country performing the Songs of Sinners tour at venues both intimate and large, she talks with Megan Whelan. Audio, Gallery

Bowl it over, or build it back up? Remove or restore? Six years on, the fate of  Christchurch Cathedral is dividing the city.

Annie Crummer says her heritage has played a part in her success and she wants to share her NZ Order of Merit with all Pasifika people. Audio

"It's quite a handle, isn't it ...you can just call me John and that will make life a lot easier." Audio

We know about driverless cars, but are reporterless stories and podcasts just around the corner, too?  Video, Audio

Hayley Theyers talks about photographing Chris Knox for her portrait-as-poster series Musicians of Aotearoa. Audio, Gallery

William Dart reflects on the music of Mr Tambourine Man himself, Bruce Langhorne, and checks out a new Brandi Carlisle covers album that features Dolly Parton and Adele. Audio

Stan Walker says he wanted to go to war in the video for this new song – a powerful statement which showcases Maori as beautiful, composed and strong. Video, Audio

Annie Crummer has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music. Audio