Features

The death of John Clarke was shockingly unexpected and leaves a gigantic hole in the lives of those who knew and loved him, writes Simon Morris.

Fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and close harmonies are the ingredients going into The All Day Breakfast Stringband's skillet. Audio

Unsure what to do with leftover chicken bits or the piles of vegetable scraps created when preparing a meal? A Nelson food writer says stock is the answer. Audio

When Joseph Michael was in Antarctica to photograph icebergs it helped him to individualise what was looking at - Ernest was the grandest structure he captured. Audio

Formerly a 'cowboy criminal', Artist Simon Kerr has just launched his sixth exhibition at Wellington's Pilocki Patterson Gallery. Audio, Gallery

In the US new age spirituality is known as 'woowoo'. A Kiwi writer travelled to the US Mecca of new ageism to find out more. Audio, Gallery

The PM says there is no basis for an inquiry into the deaths of civilians in Afghanistan, yet editorial opinion in the media overwhelmingly backs one. Audio

The atmospheric indie band perform songs from their second album Weatherless and talk about travel, songwriting and staying present. Video, Audio

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RNZ science presenter and author Alison Ballance has spent a decade tailing local great whites. Audio, Gallery

The spellbinding Aldous Harding visits RNZ's Auckland studio to perform the title track from her forthcoming album Party. Video, Audio

In 2013, Kiwi-born adventurer and author Sequoia di Angelo lost her father and brother in an avalanche on K2. Her autobiography Journey of Heart tells of her visit to the mountain two years later. Audio, Gallery

Unlimited mobile broadband plans come to NZ, but there are a few fish hooks you need to be aware of; plus some big telcos are selling our mobile data for use by tourist attractions and retailers. Audio

The Wireless highlights the best feature stories from around the internet this week.

Christine O'Sullivan - who has multiple sclerosis - demonstrates the Alinker, a fold-up standing bicycle that you propel using your feet. Audio, Gallery

In three symphonic sketches Debussy sets out to ‘paint the sea in sound’. Maybe. Audio

Ria Hall's latest single ‘Tell Me’ highlights kaupapa such as homelessness, marginalisation of people, race, and the ever-growing gap between the rich and poor. Video, Audio

Award-winning actor Bill Nighy talks with Kim Hill about happiness, work, the British love affair with Love, Actually and his new film Their Finest. Audio

Jaap and Sue van Dorsser have been clearing and planting out the banks of Awahou Stream for over 50 years. Audio, Gallery

LA-based Kiwi musician Andrew Keoghan play tracks from his latest album Every Orchid Offering. Audio

In The Ninth Floor, Guyon Espiner talks to five former prime ministers. First up, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, who became our 33rd PM in 1989. Video, Audio

Elusive Wellington producer Lord Echo invites Yadana Saw into his home studio for a first listen to his new album Harmonies. Video, Audio

Mesh crop covers are used extensively in Europe for chemical-free pest control – now they're being trialled on our spuds. Audio

A collection of works by the enigmatic street artist Banksy are going on display at the Tauranga Art Gallery as part of the Paradox: Tauranga Street Art Festival. Audio

There's more to Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin than meets the ears. Some of his pieces were once described as "cannons hidden beneath flowers".  Audio