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Smear campaigns, politicking, gossip and blackmail: Conclave had it all.

Just as we might set up parental controls on our devices, should we be censoring what our children read?

Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter got in Trump's firing line after coining a description of the business tycoon that has now become a running joke in pop culture.

The experimental music project of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner are releasing their sixth studio album with the help of a special guest - their 3-year-old.

Less than 1 percent of models during recent runway shows were plus-sized. Some fear it shows fashion is on a worrying trajectory away from inclusivity.

Many boys and men who are already feeling defensive mishear the phrase as a criticism of maleness itself, says Australian sociology professor Michael Flood.

The Ugandan-born Queenslander is coming to Auckland and looking forward to some banter on the Aussie-Kiwi rivalry.

Writing the new book Dark Dad brought back difficult memories for art historian Mary Kisler, but she hopes other Kiwi families will relate.

The early signs of dementia can be seen in our eyes, University of Otago researchers have discovered. Audio

This week's programme features resurrection-themed hymns for Eastertide, an atmospheric rendition of Amazing Grace by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and a benediction from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Audio

"Hearing the music and feeling incredible pride for the singers and the wonderful job they did was just amazing" - David Squire.

We asked three psychologists for their take on the Let Them theory — what's worth taking on board, and if there is anything to be cautious about.

Fabric artist Maungarongo Te Kawa was born shortly after World War II ended. His family name means 'to bring peace'.

Nikau Grace, 17, says she felt a personal connection to the anthem because her koro was in the same battalion as Sir Bom.

Award-winning musician Celine Wu has graced the stage of New York's Carnegie Hall but come Anzac Day you will find her at home.

RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump digs into the archives, as well as the station’s record collection to bring you music and voices revolving around our national experience of war, and aspiration for peace. Audio

Director of the NZ Youth Choir, David Squire, and young bass-baritone singer Tim Evans chat about working on the hit Kiwi film.

The Black Panther director's latest film is such a fresh take on standard genre tropes that you feel like you are watching something brand new.

The Kiwi artist has not released an original solo track since 2021.

A pilot cooking comedy in te reo Māori hopes to provide a safe place for learners to make mistakes.

Kiwi clothing designer Jerome Taylor has packed up to do business in Australia instead saying his decision was based on the number of opportunities there. Audio

Winston Peters seeks to reinforce the United States-New Zealand relationship amidst concerns that the superpower is withdrawing from the Pacific region, academics say.  While in Hawai'i, the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister said in a statement that New Zealand's Pacific links with the United States are "more important than ever". Audio

Pacific Islands Forum leaders have drafted a letter to the Trump administration, addressing concerns about the United States' support in the region. Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs Ministry permanent secretary Collin Beck told RNZ Pacific there are significant gaps between what Washington has committed to and what it has actually delivered in the region. Audio

The Pacific Islands Forum chair and secretary general are in the United States this week, leading a high-level mission to secure funding for the Pacific Resilience Facility.