Features

To celebrate International Women's Day, Siouxsie Wiles talks about some of the most significant female scientists from New Zealand's past. Audio

Sydney author Sarah Wilson shares her experiences in dealing with anxiety and harnessing it to find the positives. Audio

Sports Call - Last weekend's yellow card incident is a sign the Super Rugby competition is in trouble and needs an urgent update, Joe Porter says.

Wellington DJ Bill E talks about the bands that characterised the short-lived post-punk genre. Audio

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Trevor Reekie features music from Lebanon, Argentina and Australia as well as showcasing a couple of artists playing WOMAD NZ in Taranaki. Audio

A new human rights training programme for police in Papua New Guinea emphasises the responsibilities of police during this year's general election. Audio

It would be a shame if Before I Fall was reduced to a “Teen Groundhog Day” when it has more to offer, says Dan Slevin.

Patu Aotearoa is an enterprise which aims to improve the health of Māori and Pasifika people who wouldn't normally go near a gym. Audio, Gallery

Once called a 'dirty slogger', the stats tell a different story about Ross Taylor's career, argues Max Towle.

Musician and sound artist Daniel Beban shares highlights of the underground music scene with Lynda Chanwai-Earle. Audio, Gallery

A new study has thrown cold water on the use of ice baths for muscle recovery, finding they are a complete waste of time. Audio

Nashville Babylon brings us some old school country, a dash of psych-blues, first class funk, solid Americana and a taste of the American songbook. Audio

A difficult year for growers and skyrocketing prices have led to a severe shortage of kava in many parts of Fiji. Audio

A massive weapons arsenal isn't just something humans seem hell-bent on developing. Members of the arachnid world are also in an arms race. Audio, Gallery

Rugby league and musicals might seem like strange bedfellows, but an Australian journalist and composer have combined them for a new show. Audio

Scientists have discovered a living fossil in American Samoa at a depth of more than 4000 metres while exploring the ocean floor. Audio

Lindy West says there’s power in reclaiming words that are intended to hurt, which is why she prefers to be called fat, rather than big. Audio

It was like those quizzes that ask: “If your house is burning down, what three things would you grab?” Kim Pflaum says she never thought it would actually happen to her family.

Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills discuss the “third rail” topic of superannuation and Labour’s new deputy. Audio

One of New Zealand’s leading figures in women’s health, Carol Shand, reflects on her career and plans for retirement. Audio

Yes the Lorde sceptics are out there: and, in the interests of fairness and balance, we’ve asked two of them to come out of hiding to digest, dissect and deliberate over Green Light.

Photographer and political activist Leni Sinclair was at the heart of the US counterculture in the 1960s and 1970s. Audio, Gallery

The NZSO celebrates 70 years of concert giving this year; we asked listeners, Concert presenters and players from the orchestra to share their most memorable moments Audio

The Children's Music Awards were held yesterday at Silo Park, with Anika Moa, Raymond McGrath and The Moe Show walking away with Tuis. RNZ Music tested some of the tunes out on their target market at a local crèche.  Video, Audio