Features

A Jewish Von Trapp-esk family, a fallen pop star, a kiwi troubadour, an Asian Youth Orchestra, a holocaust survivor and a bunch of J-pop idols feature in the 2017 DocEdge Festival. Video, Audio

It was a beautiful moment watching a beaming Lisa Reihana arrive on a gondola for the grand opening of her Biennale exhibition, says Lynn Freeman.

After a gruelling selection process Salina Fisher has won a place at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music to study composition. Audio

Here's a taste of singer song writer Louis Baker's new single 'Addict'. He says creating habits is a big key to being creative. Audio

What is it like to run 90km up hill? The Wireless ventures into the world of ultramarathon runners.

Sick of chucking out your veges? New research from the University of Otago offers some tips on how best to store them and keep them crisper longer. Audio

Elliott Childs samples new music from Canadian collective The New Pornographers, and finds that Whiteout Conditions pulls no punches. Audio

Epochal change is coming and we are asking the wrong questions and looking in the wrong direction, David Rothkopf of Foreign Policy magazine argues. Audio

On At The Movies, Simon Morris reviews three films NOT directed by white, middle aged men.  Video, Audio

Six months after the destructive magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake, scientists are still unravelling what happened during this very complex seismic event. Video, Audio

Andrew Hampton is an expert on American indie rock of the 80s and 90s. He also happens to be head of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). Audio

An exhibition that celebrates local records that had a big impact on New Zealand's dance scene is running in Auckland, RNZ picks its ten favourites.

Records selected from the personal collections of New Zealand's most influential DJs are currently on display in Auckland as part of the exhibition 'Base FM Cover Story 2: NZ Records That Shaped Our Dance Floors'.

The hike in uni fees is the latest hit for Kiwis living in Australia, The Wireless talks to some expats about their uncertain future.

Nick Bollinger reviews a new album of surrealistic pop from Robyn Hitchcock of UK band the Soft Boys. Audio

A group of Canterbury poultry enthusiasts are stars of a new chick flick, which is hitting cinemas next week. Audio, Gallery

Here is a guide to some New Zealand songs kids will love, and which won't get too tiresome for grownups, even after the 99th listen! Video, Audio

Phil Tuesdale's truck is no ordinary vehicle - it has staged a wedding, hosted golf, boxing, table tennis, and had plenty of other adventures. Audio, Gallery

Nina Powles is a self-described 'hungry girl.' She talks to Voices about food, feminism, life in Shanghai and her blog 'Dumpling Queen'. Audio, Gallery

If the Venice Biennale is the Olympic Games of contemporary art, Lisa Reihana should receive a gold medal, writes Lynn Freeman.

Devout followers of Prince Philip on Vanuatu's Tanna Island are reported to be dismayed he is now likely never to visit them. Video

The Tonga government's actions against the state broadcaster threaten to undermine democracy, according to the Public Media Alliance. Audio

From not being able to differentiate between boxed and bottled wine, Bianca Bosker is now a sommelier and self-described cork dork. Audio