Features

TV3 has adopted an Aussie format for its latest 7pm show. Can The Project deliver news you can use and views to amuse viewers? Audio

William Dart looks over the discography of American band Sun Kil Moon, focusing on Common as Light and Love are Red Valleys of Blood, which incorporates recurrent themes of travelling, politics and boxing. Audio

The problems of private drone use during an emergency; claims half of the world's web traffic is encrypted; and gamers identify planets for scientists in a cool citizen science project. Audio

It may be much simpler to introduce the habit of voting while young people are often still living at home and going to school, writes Laura Keown.

Painter John Walsh - the inaugural Curator of Contemporary Māori art at Te Papa - talks about the role of music in his life and work. Audio, Gallery

Country Life visits farmers Rob and Lydia Armstrong, whose house near Kaikōura was badly damaged by last November's earthquake. Audio, Gallery

Back in 2009, Jesse Sheehan was the the first solo performer to win Smokefree Rockquest. He plays live in our Auckland studio on a visit home from London. Audio

Wellington Hospital intensive care specialist Dr Paul Young is also actively involved in clinical research, hoping to improve the outcomes of critically ill patients around the world. Audio

The saw-toothed musician from experimental 80s band Fetus Productions, post-punk Auckland act The Features, and now country/psych trio Ghost Town talks about the songs that shaped him. Audio

Super Rugby kicks off, another former international rugby player dies before the age of 40 and ex-Football Ferns captain Abby Erceg has a crack at NZ Football. Audio

In his book Golden Kicks, sneaker-head Jason Coles charts how popular sports shoes like Nike’s Air Jordans have vaulted from the court onto the feet of the masses. Audio, Gallery

It's no surprise increasingly young Muslim women are leading the resistance against Islamophobia, writes Mohamed Hassan.

Veterinarian Samara Johnstone is from the tiny Hebridean island of Islay. She hopes to return there to farm one day, taking with her the collaborative spirit of NZ farmers. Audio

It's a delicate question that's been challenging NASA: How can an astronaut relieve themselves in comfort while wearing a spacesuit. Audio, Gallery

After dancing on the edge of the spotlight for years, DJ, producer and performer Syd is now stepping right into the glare and getting what she gets on her own terms. Audio

Glaciers around the world are melting and shrinking, but glaciologists have been investigating why some New Zealand glaciers bucked the trend between 1983 and 2005 Video, Audio

Mike Massimino’s journey into space was far from smooth. Now he's on a mission to inspire future astronauts and engineers. Audio

Maori mythology, dream landscapes, bold colours and distinctive brush-work characterise the paintings of John Walsh.  Charlotte Wilson visits him in his studio and finds out about the role of music in his life. Audio, Gallery

With the Oscars on Monday, Dan Slevin reminds us that the Academy often gets it very, very wrong. Video, Audio

Sam Kass is no ordinary chef. He cooked for the Obamas in the White House for six years and served as the president's senior adviser for nutrition policy.  Audio

This year's election will be held on September 23. Help us out by letting us know what you care about in this short, 3-minute informal survey.

Can we have a country that has truly clean rivers and have a viable dairy sector? If dairy disappeared could New Zealand survive? Audio

Scientists are working on developing ships that never touch the water, based on a tropical fern that can be submerged for months and not get wet. Audio, Gallery

Sonia Sly talks with psychologist Gwenda Willis about what drives our fears when confronted with the idea of living next door to a sex offender. Audio