Features

Analysis - Our women's elite level competition is back for a new season this weekend, twice as long and with plenty to talk about.

This experimental theatre troupe shocked conservative New Zealand but took the younger generation by storm in the 1970s. Performer Jean McAllister talks about music, kiwi counter-culture and the new documentary in cinemas now. Audio

A film that’s almost one hundred years old turns out to have a very modern sensibility, reports Dan Slevin.

Shortland Street star Bella Kalolo talks about fat-shaming and smashing glass ceilings as she quietly goes about achieving her quiet dreams in this episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa. Video, Audio

Nearly fifty percent of Rugby League players have Māori and Pasifika heritage. Stephen Gallagher is doing his bit to make sure commentators say their names right. Audio

Influential British singer-songwriter Ralph McTell talks to Sunday Morning's Jim Mora about his career.

Stan Walker has a message for Māori in his new new single, 'Māori Ki Te Ao': "This is to say, ‘man, you're incredible. You're amazing. Our reo is amazing. So spread it wide, and far’.” Video, Audio

Forget all the others, hormone diets claim to be the secret to fast, easy weight loss. But are they really just preying on our insecurities? Healthy or Hoax host Stacey Morrison finds out. Audio

Kate Evans' obsession with the feijoa has taken her all over the world to discover the origins and horticultural journey of the fruit Kiwis have taken to their hearts. Audio

The Sampler - Grandaddy's new album Blu Wav, it's decidedly mellow, embracing the slower side of the group’s output and attempting to fine-tune it. Video, Audio

Jazz guitarist and composer Callum Allardice has gone seriously big band for the launch of his his new album Cinematic Light Orchestra, squeezing 40 musicians on stage for its release show. Video, Audio

It's a town of 4000 more known for its rugby league stars than elite rowing.

A large blue truck and trailer unit has become a common sight in the Marlborough Sounds as it's barged to farms to pick up and drop off livestock. Audio

Shona McCullagh is the outgoing artistic director of the Auckland Arts festival. This year’s festival is her swan song.  Audio

Move over, Brangelina, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are brilliant in this surprisingly relatable action-packed series, says Pratik Navani.

Mediawatch - In his State of the Nation speech, the New Zealand prime minister described Kiwis as resourceful, reasonable and resilient - but the country as fractured, fragile and lacking mojo.  Video, Audio

The SaVĀge K'lub subverts the original Victorian London club’s elitist and racist stereotypes, bringing together Pacific artists to explore different concepts of space, hospitality and “what it means to be framed as a 'savage' in the 21st century.” Audio

It's been around longer than some festival-goers, but Splore still has what it takes to turn a regional park into a musical wonderland.

REVIEW: It's been around longer than some festival-goers, but Splore still has what it takes to turn a regional park into a musical wonderland.

Georgia Nott (best known as one-half of the electronic pop-duo BROODS) is now based in Wellington and producing music solo as Georgia Gets By. Video, Audio

RNZ's Culture 101 presents the first episode of Best of the Fest - a brand new five-week, 30 minute panel discussion series where artists and commentators discuss the cultural treats coming up in arts festivals across New Zealand. Audio

The New Zealand news media is urging MPs to back a law change to make Google and Facebook pay them for their news. But a public media lobby group says there’s a better way to ‘send a lifeboat’. Audio

Stan Walker has a message for Māori in his new new single, 'Māori Ki Te Ao': "This is to say, ‘man, you're incredible. You're amazing. Our reo is amazing. So spread it wide, and far’.” Video, Audio

Couples who sustain a strong intimate connection over time approach sex with "compassion, confidence, joy and a sense of playfulness," says sexual wellness educator Dr Emily Nagoski. Video, Audio