Features

Hikurangi Enterprises' hemp trial is ready for harvest, and this Friday the Ruatoria community can come and smell, touch and smoke the plant. Audio

In this final podcast, the team encounter their largest icebergs, and grapple with how to project a virtual iceberg onto the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Audio, Gallery

It seems we New Zealanders can be an easily offended bunch, The Wireless looks at some of the complaints the Advertising Standards Authority has fielded this year.

Simon Morris looks at three films that all, in different ways, fail to excite: Loving, Gary of the Pacific and Trespass Against Video, Audio

Music writer Graham Reid explores some of the pivotal moments in NZ's music history, as reflected in Volume - an interactive display of NZ music over the last seven decades at Auckland Museum. Audio, Gallery

A new book is highlighting the mental and physical benefits of getting away from our indoorsy life, and out into nature. Audio

Washington DC-based rock theorist and author Ian Svenonius performs with ex-pat kiwi drummer Fiona Campbell as Chain and the Gang. They discuss rock n roll, grrrl power and the DC hardcore scene. Video, Audio

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin gets some respect from four of New Zealand's best soul singers: Annie Crummer, Bella Kalolo, Esther Stephens and Aaradhna. Audio

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin gets the Respect she deserves from four of New Zealand's best soul singers: Annie Crummer, Bella Kalolo, Esther Stephens and Aaradhna. Audio

Smart electronic transmitters are revolutionising the way Department of Conservation rangers keep track of kākāpō. Audio

Bill Ralston remembers the 1980s TV3 as the Viet Cong of broadcasting, in a new episode of RNZ's Eyewitness podcast. Audio

Anna-Marie Alloway first picked up a cello at age 3, Now she's taking her love for the instrument on the road with a purpose built studio, and teaching more than 30 young cellists per week. Audio

Investigative journalists Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson have released a book alleging New Zealand was involved in planning a raid in Afghanistan that killed civilians. Max Towle breaks the book down.

Tunes and talk from American record collector David Murray, who tells Trevor Reekie about the beginnings of the recording industry and his box set covering The 78 rpm Era in Southeast Asia. Audio

Te Awhina Arahanga is worried we're losing our fish 'n' chips tradition and has spent the past few years writing a book on the history of the popular dish. Audio

Quentin Hart works as a fashion designer for the classic New Zealand company Swanndri, where his primary goal is to modernise the heritage brand. Audio

The Bone Feeder tells the story of the SS Ventnor that sank off the coast of the Hokianga with the bones of nearly 500 Chinese gold miners on board. Audio, Gallery

An obsession with testing and assessment in schools is rewarding strategy, rather than true learning, the author of a new book warns. Audio

Bob Odenkirk was a successful comedy writer when he was cast as lawyer Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad - he's now winning plaudits for his acting talents too. Audio, Gallery

The winner of the Prime Minister's Science Communication Prize says engaging the widest possible audience about science is more important than ever. Audio

The Wireless talks to students about the Productivity Commission's call to introduce interest on student loans - the reaction is decidedly lukewarm.

Get stuck into some gumbo blues and Welsh R'n'B; the Cowboy Junkies and the Pretenders pay tribute to Gram Parsons; a tune from birthday-boy Jimmie Vaughn and Lyle Lovett from his classic album Pontiac. Audio

Taking part in direct protest action for an environmental cause can generate attention and headlines, but do they prompt change? Audio

"I like that New Zealand has more people that are like me. I mostly see Islanders and in other places I've been I mostly saw Palagis" - Jedeiah Stewart, 9, talks about living in New Zealand.