Features

This French film features a a great deal of perfect youthful skin, but is actually a sensitive morality tale, writes Dan Slevin.

Canadian duo Japandroids have spent the last decade belting out heartfelt garage rock anthems that cast an eye back to the freedoms of youth. Audio

Radical changes are needed to bring down New Zealand's suicide statistics, says mental health activist Mike King.

In part three Mike Gourley looks at the support available for disabled people making the transition from school to further training or work. Audio

Poet and academic Selina Tusitala Marsh traces her journey from the book corner of the Avondale Salvation Army shop to a Westminster Abbey performance in a NZ Book Council Lecture.

World-famous New Zealand dance queen Parris Goebel chooses some of her favourite songs and shares stories. Audio

Introverted English minimalists The XX have expanded their sound palette on their third album I See You. Jamie XX talks about creating joyful songs, and the strong bonds within the band. Audio

At this time of year, up to 100 kittens a day are dropped off at SPCA Auckland. Vet manager Dr Shalsee Vigeant talks about the challenges of “kitten season” (which is late this summer due to the weather). Audio

Finn Andrews from The Veils talks about falling into music as a teenager in Auckland, performing his way through imposter syndrome and meeting David Lynch. Video, Audio

Susan Strongman tries to talk to New Zealanders who are looking forward to Donald Trump's America... and finds it isn't easy.

Norway based Californian New Zealander Ryan McPhun of The Ruby Suns talks about moving countries in pursuit of love, fatherhood, and what we can expect from his forthcoming fifth album. Audio

Just how private are your messages sent using various apps? It's a mixed picture according to Internet New Zealand.  Audio

Among the musicians crammed into New York's Brill Building in the '60s were a married couple who became pop-composing royalty – Carole King and Gerry Goffin. Audio

Making small talk about the weather is our national obsession, Jeremy Elwood says. It is socially essential, scaremongering or just plain dull?

Toby Manhire and Toby Morris return with a cut-out-and-keep user's guide to the year ahead.

Rock music's 'Prince of Darkness' Nick Cave performed with his long-serving band The Bad Seeds at Wellington's TSB Arena last night. RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone reports back. Video, Audio

Lion by Australian director Garth Davis kicked Dan Slevin’s ass, and for that he makes no apologies.

Outspoken - academics are worried that despite the introduction of MMP 20 years ago voter participation in elections continues to decline. Audio

The songwriters crammed into New York's Brill Building changed pop song writing forever. Simon Morris presents the first part of his history of the 'Pentagon of Pop'. Audio

Japandroids make heartfelt garage rock anthems that cast an eye back to the freedoms of youth, with a passion that's seen them connect with an increasingly fervent audience. Audio

Science communication student Garrett Chin talks with doctors and a health economist about the challenges that Pharmac faces. Audio

UK multi-instrumentalist Christopher Taylor (Sohn, Trouble over Tokyo) shares stories about his best friend and Lorde collaborator Joel Little, and why he won't think tank a song for Rihanna. Video, Audio

Introverted English minimalists The XX have expanded their sound palette on their third album I See You. Jamie XX talks with Kirsten Johnstone about creating joyful songs, and reflects on the strong bonds within the band. Audio

It is estimated there are about 40,000 homeless people in New Zealand, more than half of them are under 25 and many of them children. Audio