Features

The National University of Samoa is expanding the Media and Journalism course to a Bachelor's degree in 2018. Audio

A small Micronesian startup is attracting international attention with its vegan wallets and paper products made of banana fibre. Audio

English writer Ian McGuire talks to Kim Hill about his novel The North Water - a dark, thriller set on board a 19th century whaling boat. Audio

A media campaign about "New Zealand's red meat story" follows a recent campaign that focussed on dairy farmers. Is the farming lobby after our hearts and minds as well as our wallets? Audio

Influential indie-rock band The Pixies played the second of their NZ shows on Friday in Wellington, longtime fan Kirsten Johnstone was not disappointed. Audio, Gallery

22 year old Trap music producer Jono Schnell a.k.a. Quix has swapped moving lawns in Auckland for DJing and producing in Los Angeles now that his songs are hitting the mark on international dance floors. Audio

Last week John McDowell watched as 47 millimetres of rain fell in just 45 minutes on the farm he manages at Orere Point. Audio, Gallery

Future City is a DIY underground music festival sprinkled with acts from bigger cities, but focused on local talent. Jana Whitta attended the festival, and sat down with some of the stalwarts of the Hamilton music community. Audio

A powerhouse quartet of Jon Toogood, Rob Ruha, Warren Maxwell and Moana Maniapoto are taking the stage together for the Auckland Arts festival show Revolutions. Video, Audio

Journalist Brad Stone went behind the scenes at the offices of Uber and AIrbnb to look at how tech startups are overriding traditional business models. Audio

This week - are there discipline problems in two of our favourite games? Plus a look at the mechanics of running and the value of ice baths. Audio

Northland farmer Geoff Copstick reckons angora goats should get government funding as natural stress-relievers. Audio

Would you queue for nearly 2 days to buy a pair of shoes costing nearly $400? This Way Up explores the world of the hardcore sneaker head. Audio, Gallery

In 1958, the National Orchestra entered what's been called the 'Golden Era of John Hopkins' who brought enormous energy, enthusiasm and vision for the future.  Part 2 of NZ50 explores the development of the orchestra through the 60's and 70's. Video, Audio

"Two 16oz Mountain Dews plus a king size Snickers bar - and you could get me through 36 hours of taking care of other people and not me” Audio

Tim and Sue Anderson have run Mt Guardian Perendales on their farm at Conway Flat since the mid '60s - and their son Woody is keen to take over the stud when they retire. Audio

The search is on for plant-based protein sources - and investors are tucking in! Audio, Gallery

Te Ahi Kaa visits Omaka Marae in Marlborough and Rehua Marae in Christchurch. Audio

Influential indie-rock band The Pixies played the second of their NZ shows last night in Wellington, longtime fan Kirsten Johnstone was not disappointed. Audio, Gallery

The last two years have seen annual net migration of over 70,000 - but New Zealand is an immigrant nation. So how does the current boom compare to previous ones? Audio

Li'l Chuck is a Christchurch based musician about to release his second solo album. He describes himself is a 'One Man Skiffle Machine'. Audio

A new construction project in French Polynesia aims to create floating cities as a refuge for those facing political and environmental challenges. Video, Audio

Suzanne Vega's new work is inspired by the life and work of American 'Southern Gothic' novelist Carson McCullers. William Dart suggests they capture the courageous outsider. Audio

Tango had always been for dancing, but Astor Piazzolla was interested in the music, not the steps. Charlotte Wilson explores the world of the master bandoneón player and composer who took tango from the South American Pampas to concert halls around the world. Audio