Features

Best of 2016 - Have you ever been in a relationship where your partner did little things to make you think you're going crazy? Audio

This Russian soprano survived childhood poverty, disease, the siege of Leningrad, political persecution and even exile to become a celebrated international performer and recording artist. Audio

The lazy summer days are perfect for catching up on some holiday listening. Upbeat asked music world identities and RNZ Concert staff alike to pick their Summer playlist.

A weekly recap highlighting the best feature stories from around the internet.

Best of 2016 - A New Zealand study found support for a clear link between concussion and cognitive difficulties in rugby players later in life. Audio

Summer Days - A team from Landcare Research has made a pongy discovery in the fight against pests. Audio

Best of 2016 - RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone paid tribute in October to the key figures of female rock; including Janis Joplin, Patti Smith, Suzi Quatro, Grace Slick, Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde. Audio

Best of 2016 - In July, at the time of his 70th birthday, Sam Hunt sat down with Wallace Chapman and talked about his life and influences. Video, Audio, Gallery

Best of 2016 - A Wellington marae built from scavenged materials by homeless youth, ex-cons, and gang members in the 1970s is struggling to keep its whare open. Video, Audio, Gallery

Curious about the differences between Sibelius and Shostakovich? Curtain Raiser gives some background and what to listen for in the major works of classical music.

Best of 2016 - Did you know when you describe something your adjectives should go in a certain order? That's why we're the land of the long white cloud, not the white long cloud. Audio

Best of 2016- Play On was a performance at Auckland's Pop-up Globe of Shakespeare's soliloquies set to music, listen to highlights from the performance. Video, Audio, Gallery

Best of 2016 - Blues and Jazz pianist-singer and songwriter Mose Allison died in November, aged 89, RNZ spoke to him in 2010 about a life in music. Video, Audio

Best of 2016 - For Jan Arnold, watching the last days of her husband's Rob Hall's life portrayed in the film Everest brought back feelings of loss and helplessness. Video, Audio

Best of 2016 - American songwriter Sufjan Stevens spoke to Kim Hill in January about the death of his mother and the album it inspired. Audio

Summer Days - Everyone who has ever lived has something completely unique that can never be naturally repeated - their DNA. It is the epic poem of our cells. Audio

Enjoy this overview of the life and music of Brian Eno - Roxy Music and glam, the beginnings of ambient music, rock collaborations, film soundtracks and production.

Best of 2016 – Folksinger and songwriter Nadia Reid is a master of achingly sad but beautiful songs. She dropped by RNZ studios in March. Video, Audio

Best of 2016 – NZ relies on its clean green image, but could this become hard for tourists to swallow after the Havelock North water contamination crisis? Video

With Auckland house prices rising and more people renting and for longer, Ellen Falconer looks at what needs to be done to better protect tenants.

Outspoken - New Zealand prides itself on its sporting prowess, but is this just a romantic myth? Audio

Best of 2016 - How did someone who came to New Zealand to improve his rugby end up becoming fluent in te reo Māori? Audio

Sublime classical music highlights from RNZ Concert's live recordings of New Zealand's most accomplished performers. Create a playlist to soundtrack to your day.

Best of 2016 - Porirua-born R&B artist and chart-topper Aaradhna performs live and talks ambitions and Asian tours with Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio